Lloyd Doggett

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Lloyd Doggett

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth October 6, 1946 (Age: 79)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Lloyd Doggett holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Texas at Austin, where he also served as student body president. He began his career in public service as a member of the Texas Senate, where he became known for his opposition to a controversial presidential primary plan. Doggett transitioned to the judiciary as an Associate Justice of the Texas Supreme Court, while also teaching law at the University of Texas School of Law. His legislative efforts include the creation of the Texas Commission on Human Rights and laws related to civil rights and gun control.

Political Ideas

Lloyd Doggett's political career reveals a strategic blend of progressive civil rights advocacy and fiscal conservatism, underscored by a penchant for localized policy solutions. His legislative efforts, such as creating the Texas Commission on Human Rights and outlawing cop killer bullets, showcase a commitment to civil liberties and public safety. Doggett's opposition to early presidential primaries and his fiscally conservative approach to government efficiency highlight a calculated, perhaps contrarian, political strategy. His background in law and economics, coupled with a notable net worth, suggests an intriguing tension between progressive ideals and a financially conservative mindset.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ACTIVE

Election History

Texas House of Representatives 37th District

Active

Competing Candidates: Greg Casar (Incumbent) , Lauren Pena

2024: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas 37th District, U.S.A. House of Representatives

252,442 votes (75.90%)

Win

Position Details

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

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Texas's 37th congressional district, 2022

219,358 votes (76.76%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 35th congressional district, 2020

176,373 votes (65.40%)

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

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Texas's 35th congressional district, 2018

138,278 votes (71.30%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 35th congressional district, 2016

124,612 votes (63.10%)

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 35th congressional district, 2014

60,124 votes (62.50%)

Win
2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas 35th congressional district, 2012

105,626 votes (63.95%)

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2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 25th congressional district, 2010

99,967 votes (52.82%)

Win
2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 25th congressional district, 2008

191,755 votes (65.83%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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2006 U.S. House election: Texas district 25

109,911 votes (67.26%)

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2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 25th congressional district, 2004

108,309 votes (67.60%)

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2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 10th congressional district, 2002

114,428 votes (84.37%)

Win
2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 10th congressional district, 2000

203,628 votes (84.55%)

Win
1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 10th congressional district, 1998

116,127 votes (85.21%)

Win
1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Texas's 10th congressional district, 1996

132,066 votes (56.20%)

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

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Texas's 10th congressional district, 1994

56.31% of vote

Win
1984: U.S.A. Senate

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U.S.A. Senator from Texas

2,202,557 votes (41.45%)

Loss

Winner: Phil Gramm