Tom Price

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Tom Price

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth October 8, 1954 (Age: 71)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Tom Price holds a medical degree from the University of Michigan and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Emory University. He entered private practice and later served as an assistant professor at Emory, while also directing the orthopedic clinic at Grady Memorial Hospital. Price has been active in the Republican Party and has held various positions within medical associations. His professional background includes significant experience in healthcare and orthopedic surgery, complemented by leadership roles in both the private and public sectors.

Political Ideas

Tom Price's political identity is marked by a blend of ideological steadfastness and strategic pragmatism, particularly in healthcare policy. Despite his endorsement of the American Health Care Act, he publicly disagreed with the CBO's assessment of its impact, revealing a selective alignment with economic analyses. His financial investments in healthcare companies, followed by a pledge to divest, highlight a tension between personal financial interests and public service ethics. Price's rhetorical style often frames healthcare issues through a lens of cost containment, even when acknowledging potential negative consequences of policy choices.

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

Election History

Georgia's 6th congressional district, 2016

201,088 votes (61.70%)

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

Election History

Georgia's 6th congressional district, 2014

139,018 votes (66.00%)

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

Election History

Georgia's 6th congressional district, 2012

189,669 votes (64.50%)

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

Election History

Georgia's 6th district general election, November 2, 2010

198,100 votes (99.91%)

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

Election History

Georgia's 6th congressional district election, 2008

231,520 votes (68.50%)

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

Election History

Georgia's 6th congressional district election results, 2006

144,958 votes (72.40%)

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

Election History

Georgia's 6th congressional district election, 2004

Unopposed

Win
Government Positions
2016: U.S.A. Secretary of Health and Human Services
APPOINTED

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