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Personal Background

Rick Boucher holds a BA from Roanoke College and a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law. He practiced law in New York City and Virginia, and served in the Senate of Virginia. Boucher has held leadership roles in various organizations, including the Law and Justice Committee of the National Conference of State Legislatures and the First Virginia Bank of Damascus. He spent nearly four decades in the House of Representatives, where he was instrumental in Internet-related legislation and chaired the Science Subcommittee of the House Committee on Science and Technology. Post-Congress, Boucher joined Sidley Austin as a partner and became the Honorary Chair of the Internet Innovation Alliance.

Political Ideas

Rick Boucher’s political identity is marked by a unique blend of progressive tech advocacy and fiscal conservatism, notably advocating for Internet commercialization while opposing expansive healthcare reforms. His legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. Despite his Democratic affiliation, Boucher’s stance on gun rights and tax policies often aligns with more conservative viewpoints, creating a complex ideological landscape. His rhetorical style emphasizes the practical benefits of technological advancement, yet he strategically balances these with traditionalist economic policies.

Campaigns

2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Virginia's 9th Congressional District election, 2010

86,743 votes (46.41%)

Loss

2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History

2008 Virginia's 9th congressional district election

207,306 votes (97.10%)

Win

2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Virginia's 9th congressional district election, 2006

129,705 votes (67.76%)

Win

2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Virginia's 9th congressional district election, 2004

150,039 votes (59.32%)

Win

2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Virginia's 9th congressional district election, 2002

100,075 votes (65.76%)

Win

2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Virginia's 9th congressional district election, 2000

137,488 votes (69.80%)

Win

1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History