Paul Laxalt

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Paul Laxalt

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth August 2, 1922
Date of Death Aug. 6, 2018 (Age: 96)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

Paul Laxalt graduated from the Sturm College of Law and served as a medic during World War II. He began his career as a District Attorney of Ormsby County, Nevada, before becoming Lieutenant Governor of Nevada. Laxalt later pursued a successful legal career, representing high-profile clients and advising on deficit reduction. He transitioned to the public sector, serving in various leadership roles, including on a deficit reduction panel.

Political Ideas

Paul Laxalt's political identity is marked by a blend of fiscal conservatism and personal pragmatism, as seen in his advocacy for federal deficit reduction while representing business interests. His legislative initiatives, such as the "Intern" program, reflect a forward-thinking approach to public service. Laxalt's personal life, including an acknowledged extramarital affair, adds a layer of complexity to his public persona, suggesting a nuanced understanding of human nature in political strategy. This combination of fiscal caution and personal candor presents an intriguing tension in his ideological positioning.

Campaigns
1980: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Nevada

144,224 votes (58.52%)

Win
1974: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Nevada

79,605 votes (46.97%)

Win
1966: Nevada State Governor
ELECTED

Election History

Nevada gubernatorial election, 1966

71,807 votes (52.16%)

Win
1964: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Nevada

67,288 votes (49.98%)

Loss

Winner: Howard Cannon