Greg Laughlin

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Greg Laughlin

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth January 21, 1942 (Age: 84)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Greg Laughlin holds a degree from Texas A&M University and has a background in law, having served as an assistant district attorney in Houston. He transitioned from a military career, including service in the U.S. Army and U.S. Army Reserves, to a legal practice specializing in public policy, energy, international trade, and tax law. Laughlin's professional journey includes significant shifts, such as his congressional service and subsequent work with the NSO Group, a firm involved in global surveillance controversies. His experience encompasses both legislative and international electoral monitoring roles.

Political Ideas

Greg Laughlin's political identity is marked by a blend of ideological agility and regional focus. His military service during Operation Desert Storm and subsequent work with the NSO Group reveal a complex approach to national security and foreign policy. Laughlin's career shift from a conservative Democrat to a Republican and his specialized legal practice in tax and international trade underscore a highly localized strategy, balancing national interests with regional economic concerns. His involvement in monitoring foreign elections while working with a controversial surveillance firm presents an intriguing ethical tension, prompting questions about the alignment of his policy stances with his actions.

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

Election History

Texas's 14th congressional district, 1994

86,175 votes (55.61%)

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

Election History

Texas's 14th congressional district, 1992

135,930 votes (68.08%)

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

Election History

Texas's 14th congressional district, 1990

89,251 votes (54.31%)

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

Election History

Texas's 14th congressional district, 1988

111,395 votes (53.24%)

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

Election History

Texas's 14th congressional district, 1986

67,852 votes (47.67%)

Loss

Winner: Mac Sweeney