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Personal Background

Richard White attended Dudley Primary School and El Paso High School before completing additional training at Citizens' Military Training Camp. He pursued higher education at the University of Texas at El Paso. White spent a significant portion of his career in high-finance, managing institutional risk before transitioning to public service. He represented a large district encompassing over 42,000 square miles and later a district focused on El Paso and its suburbs. White chaired the Democratic Research Organization and held influential positions on multiple committees, including the House Armed Services Committee.

Political Ideas

Richard White's political identity is marked by a cautious conservatism that manifests in unexpected alliances, particularly on civil rights legislation. His legislative record reveals a surprising convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, suggesting a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. White's rhetorical style is understated yet firm, often framing complex issues through a lens of regional pragmatism.

Campaigns

1980: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 16th congressional district, 1980

104,734 votes (84.64%)

Win

1978: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 16th congressional district, 1978

53,090 votes (70.01%)

Win

1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 16th congressional district, 1976

71,876 votes (57.79%)

Win

1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 16th congressional district, 1974

42,880 votes (100.00%)

Win

1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History