Mac Thornberry

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Mac Thornberry

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth July 15, 1958 (Age: 67)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Mac Thornberry, born in 1958, holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from Texas Tech University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law. He began his career in public service as a staffer for Texas Republican congressmen and later as a deputy assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs under Ronald Reagan. Thornberry's professional experience includes nearly two decades managing institutional risk in high-finance and practicing law. He has held a U.S. House of Representatives seat for Texas's 13th congressional district since 1995, where he chaired the House Armed Services Committee from 2015 to 2019. Thornberry has introduced multiple bills aimed at domestic energy production, cybersecurity, and veterans' benefits.

Political Ideas

Mac Thornberry's political identity is marked by a blend of traditional conservative economic policies with a surprising openness to certain environmental regulations. His legislative record reveals an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, showcasing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. Thornberry's rhetoric often emphasizes national security and economic stability, yet he diverges from typical partisan lines by supporting measures that could be seen as counter to standard conservative economic dogma. This ideological agility invites deeper inquiry into how he balances these seemingly disparate policy stances.

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2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 13th congressional district, 2018

169,027 votes (81.60%)

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

199,050 votes (90.00%)

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

110,842 votes (84.30%)

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2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas 13th congressional district, 2012

187,775 votes (90.98%)

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2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 13th congressional district, 2010

113,201 votes (87.05%)

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2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 13th congressional district, 2008

180,078 votes (77.65%)

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2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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2006 U.S. House election: Texas district 13

108,107 votes (74.35%)

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2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 13th congressional district, 2004

189,448 votes (92.31%)

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2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 13th congressional district, 2002

119,401 votes (79.27%)

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2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 13th congressional district, 2000

117,995 votes (67.63%)

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1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 13th congressional district, 1998

81,141 votes (67.92%)

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1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 13th congressional district, 1996

116,098 votes (66.87%)

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1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Texas's 13th congressional district, 1994

55.42% of vote

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