Thomas Curtis

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Thomas B. Curtis

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth May 14, 1911
Date of Death Jan. 10, 1993 (Age: 81)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Thomas Curtis holds a robust academic background, having earned degrees from Dartmouth College, Washington University School of Law, and Westminster College. He served in the United States Navy from 1942 to 1945, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Curtis transitioned from a Democratic to a Republican affiliation, protesting Democratic bossism and the Kansas City Pendergast machine. He held positions on the Board of Election Commissioners of St. Louis County and the Missouri State Board of Law Examiners, showcasing his commitment to public service and legal expertise.

Political Ideas

Thomas Curtis's political journey from Democrat to Republican over ideological disputes with Democratic bossism and the Kansas City Pendergast machine reveals a deeply principled, if not contrarian, approach to party politics. His military background and legal career suggest a commitment to service, yet his strategic shifts hint at an ideological agility that challenges conventional party loyalty. Curtis's career choices and policy stances, though not fully detailed, provoke curiosity about how he reconciles his regional interests with broader national policies.

Campaigns
1966: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri House of Representatives 2nd District

66.20% of vote

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1964: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri House of Representatives 2nd District

53.10% of vote

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1962: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri House of Representatives 2nd District

56.30% of vote

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1960: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri House of Representatives 2nd District

56.70% of vote

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1958: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri House of Representatives 2nd District

51.90% of vote

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1956: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri House of Representatives 2nd District

51.80% of vote

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1954: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri House of Representatives 2nd District

54.70% of vote

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1952: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri House of Representatives 2nd District

56.90% of vote

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1950: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Missouri House of Representatives 12th District

50.90% of vote

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