Jack Hightower

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Jack Hightower

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth September 6, 1926
Date of Death Aug. 3, 2013 (Age: 86)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Jack Hightower was born in 1926 in West Texas and completed his undergraduate studies at Baylor University, followed by a law degree from Baylor Law School. He served as a district attorney and in the Texas House of Representatives before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, where he served five terms. Hightower also held the position of first assistant attorney general of Texas and was elected to the Texas Supreme Court. He was appointed to the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science by President Bill Clinton.

Political Ideas

Jack Hightower's political career reveals an intriguing blend of local and national influence, with a focus on constituent services and moderate fiscal policies. His strategic approach often merges unexpected alliances to protect regional industrial interests, as seen in his legislative record. Despite lacking detailed stances on specific policies, Hightower's ideological positioning suggests a calculated balancing act between traditional and progressive viewpoints. His rhetorical style likely emphasizes personal connection and service, inviting deeper inquiry into his nuanced policy positions.

Campaigns
1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Texas's 13th congressional district, 1984

95,367 votes (46.99%)

Loss

Winner: Beau Boulter

1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 13th congressional district, 1982

86,376 votes (63.60%)

Win
1980: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 13th congressional district, 1980

98,779 votes (55.00%)

Win
1978: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 13th congressional district, 1978

75,271 votes (74.86%)

Win
1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 13th congressional district, 1976

101,798 votes (59.30%)

Win
1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Texas's 13th congressional district, 1974

53,094 votes (57.60%)

Win