Newt Gingrich

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Newt Gingrich

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth June 17, 1943 (Age: 83)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Newt Gingrich holds a PhD in European history and has held academic positions, transitioning to a leadership role in Congress. He co-founded influential caucuses and organizations, including the Military Reform Caucus and the Conservative Opportunity Society. Gingrich has experience in both the legislative and educational sectors, teaching a college course that was televised nationally. His career includes significant policy development, such as the Contract with America, and he has authored books on American civilization and religion.

Political Ideas

Newt Gingrich's political identity is marked by a blend of ideological rigidity and surprising flexibility. He champions tax cuts and term limits while simultaneously proposing an "Environmental Solutions Agency" to replace the EPA, showcasing an unexpected convergence of conservative economic policies with regulatory reform. Gingrich’s skepticism towards internationalism and NATO, coupled with his harsh stance on American Muslims who support Sharia law, reveals a highly localized approach to national security. His evolving stance on climate change and reconsideration of gay marriage further highlights an ideologically agile, yet often controversial, political persona.

Campaigns
1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Georgia House of Representatives 6th District

71.00% of vote

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1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Georgia House of Representatives 6th District

57.80% of vote

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1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Georgia House of Representatives 6th District

64.20% of vote

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1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia House of Representatives 6th District

57.70% of vote

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1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia House of Representatives 6th District

50.30% of vote

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1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia House of Representatives 6th District

58.90% of vote

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1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia House of Representatives 6th District

59.50% of vote

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1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Georgia House of Representatives 6th District

69.10% of vote

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1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia House of Representatives 6th District

55.30% of vote

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1980: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia House of Representatives 6th District

59.10% of vote

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1978: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Georgia House of Representatives 6th District

54.40% of vote

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1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Georgia House of Representatives 6th District

48.30% of vote

Loss

Winner: John Flynt

1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Georgia House of Representatives 6th District

48.50% of vote

Loss

Winner: Jack Flynt