Barbara Lee

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Barbara Lee

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth July 16, 1946 (Age: 79)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Barbara Lee holds a robust academic background, having earned a BA in psychology from Mills College and an MSW from the University of California, Berkeley. Early in her career, she engaged in political activism, inspired by Shirley Chisholm, and worked on various campaigns, including Bobby Seale's mayoral bid. Lee founded the Community Health Alliance for Neighborhood Growth and Education (CHANGE) and later served as chief of staff for Representative Ron Dellums. She has demonstrated legislative prowess, authoring numerous bills and founding commissions focused on women's and African American males' status.

Political Ideas

Barbara Lee consistently advocates for progressive policies that emphasize social justice, environmental sustainability, and economic equity. Her ideological stance is rooted in a deep commitment to civil rights and community empowerment, as evidenced by her legislative efforts to combat hate crimes and support LGBTQ+ rights. Lee's anti-war stance, particularly her opposition to the post-9/11 military actions, reveals a principled approach to foreign policy that prioritizes peace over conflict. This ideological agility, blending progressive social policies with a pacifist foreign policy, presents an intriguing tension that invites further exploration into her strategic philosophy.

Campaigns
2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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2022 California's 12th congressional district election

217,110 votes (90.50%)

Win
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 13th congressional district election, 2018

260,580 votes (88.40%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 13th congressional district election, 2016

293,117 votes (90.80%)

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 13th congressional district election, 2014

168,491 votes (88.50%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 9th congressional district election, 2010

180,400 votes (84.30%)

Win
2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 9th congressional district election, 2008

238,915 votes (86.06%)

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2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 9th congressional district election, 2006

167,245 votes (86.35%)

Win
2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 9th congressional district election, 2004

215,630 votes (84.55%)

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2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 9th congressional district election, 2002

135,893 votes (81.41%)

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2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 9th congressional district election, 2000

182,352 votes (84.95%)

Win
1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 9th congressional district special election

33,497 votes (66.81%)

Win
1996: California State Senate
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California's 9th State Senate district election

196,430 votes (78.23%)

Win