Joe Barton

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Joe Barton

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth September 15, 1949 (Age: 76)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Joe Barton graduated from high school and earned degrees in industrial engineering and industrial administration. He served as a White House Fellow, gaining early exposure to national policymaking. Barton established a foundation to support charitable causes in his district and introduced legislation related to nuclear energy. His professional background includes significant experience in high-level risk management and policy development, establishing a foundation of expertise in engineering and energy sectors.

Political Ideas

Joe Barton's political identity is marked by a staunch support for industrial engineering and manufacturing, paired with a surprising advocacy for nuclear energy despite his opposition to excessive regulation. His legislative efforts to aid nuclear fuel recycling reveal a calculated approach to industry protection. However, Barton's personal conduct, notably a sex scandal involving explicit communications, starkly contrasts with his public family values stance, adding a layer of conceptual tension to his political persona.

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2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 6th congressional district, 2016

159,444 votes (58.40%)

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2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 6th congressional district, 2014

92,334 votes (61.20%)

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2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas 6th congressional district, 2012

145,019 votes (58.02%)

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2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 6th congressional district, 2010

65.91% of vote

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2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 6th congressional district, 2008

174,008 votes (62.02%)

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2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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2006 U.S. House election: Texas district 6

60.46% of vote

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2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 6th congressional district, 2004

168,767 votes (66.02%)

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2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 6th congressional district, 2002

115,396 votes (70.35%)

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2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 6th congressional district, 2000

183,712 votes (73.90%)

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1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 6th congressional district, 1998

112,957 votes (72.93%)

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1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 6th congressional district, 1996

160,800 votes (77.12%)

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1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 6th congressional district, 1994

152,038 votes (75.64%)

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1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 6th congressional district, 1992

189,140 votes (71.90%)

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1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 6th congressional district, 1990

125,049 votes (66.47%)

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1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 6th congressional district, 1988

164,692 votes (67.64%)

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1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 6th congressional district, 1986

86,190 votes (55.80%)

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1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 6th congressional district, 1984

56.60% of vote

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