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Steve Stockman
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U.S. House, Texas, District 36
Incumbent
Assumes office
January 3, 2013
Term ends
January 3, 2015
Years in position 0
PartyRepublican
PredecessorN/A
Compensation
Base salary$174,000/year
Elections and appointments
First electedNovember 6, 2012
Next electionNovember 4, 2014
Campaign $$365,285
Term limitsN/A
Prior offices
U.S. House
1994-1996
Education
Bachelor'sUniversity of Houston
Personal
BirthdayNovember 14, 1956
Place of birthBloomfieled Hills, Michigan
ProfessionAccountant
ReligionBaptist
Websites
Office website
Campaign website

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Steve Stockman is a Republican member of the U.S. House representing the 36th Congressional District of Texas. He was first elected on November 6, 2012.[1]

Stockman is one of nine individuals-seven Democrats and two Republicans-elected to the U.S. House in 2012 who have prior congressional experience.[2][3]

Biography

Stockman grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan. He moved down to Texas during the 1980s when the job market was picking up in Texas. He got his bachelor's degree at the age of 34.[4]

Career

  • 2013-present: U.S. House of Representatives from Texas
  • 2005-2007: Director, campus leadership program, Leadership Institute[4]
  • 1994-1996: U.S. House of Representatives[4]
  • 1990-1994: Accountant[4]

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2013-2014

Stockman serves on the following committees:[5]

Issues

Campaign themes

2012

Stockman's campaign website listed the following issues:[6]

  • Securing Our Borders
Excerpt: "Congressman Steve Stockman sponsored a constitutional amendment to prevent citizenship and benefits to anchor babies of illegal aliens"
  • Protecting Our Gun Rights
Excerpt: "Congressman Steve Stockman sponsored a bill eliminating background checks, waiting periods, and registration for firearms"
  • Protecting The Inalienable Right To Life
Excerpt: "Congressman Steve Stockman sponsored the ban on Partial Birth Abortions"
  • Protecting Our Families
Excerpt: "Congressman Steve Stockman sponsored “Megan’s Law,” requiring parents to be notified if a sex offender moves into your community"
  • Protecting Our Faith
Excerpt: "Congressman Steve Stockman sponsored the Defense of Marriage Act to stop federal recognition of homosexual marriage"

Elections

2012

See also: Texas' 36th congressional district elections, 2012

Stockman ran in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Texas' 36th District. He and Stephen Takach defeated Jerry Doyle, Jim Engstrand, Ky D. Griffin, Mike Jackson, Chuck Meyer, Kim Morrell, Lois Dickson Myers, Keith Casey, Daniel Whitton, and Tim Wintill in the May 29, 2012, Republican primary. Stockman went on to defeat Takach in the July 31 runoff. He defeated Max Martin (D) and Michael Cole (L) in the general election on November 6.[7][8][9]

U.S. House, Texas, District 36 General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Green check mark.jpgSteve Stockman 70.7% 165,405
     Democratic Max Martin 26.6% 62,143
     Libertarian Michael K. Cole 2.7% 6,284
Total Votes 233,832
Source: Texas Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"


[10]

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Stockman is available dating back to 2012. Based on available campaign finance records, Stockman raised a total of $365,285 during that time period. This information was last updated on March 25, 2013.[11]

Steve Stockman's Campaign Contribution History
Year Office Result Contributions
2012 US House (Texas, District 36) Won $365,285
Grand Total Raised $365,285

2012

Breakdown of the source of Stockman's campaign funds before the 2012 election.

Stockman won election to the U.S. House in 2012. During that election cycle, Stockman's campaign committee raised a total of $365,285 and spent $361,604.[12]

Analysis

Lifetime voting record

See also: Lifetime voting records of United States Senators and Representatives

According to the website GovTrack, Stockman missed 78 of 1,429 roll call votes from January 1995 to March 2013. This amounts to 5.5%, which is worse than the median of 2.2% among current congressional representatives as of March 2013.[13]

Net worth

See also: Net Worth of United States Senators and Representatives

2011

OpenSecrets.org does not have financial information for Stockman in the year 2011.[14]

Personal

Stockman is married.[15]

Recent news

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References

  1. ↑ Politico "2012 Election Map, Texas"
  2. ↑ The New York Times, "Election brings seasoned politicians to congress," December 8, 2012
  3. ↑ The Washington Post, "Political comeback kids to take seats again in the House," November 18, 2012
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 National Journal "Texas, 36th House District: Steve Stockman (R)," November 7, 2012
  5. ↑ CQ.com, House Committee Rosters for the 113th Congress
  6. ↑ Campaign website, Issues
  7. ↑ Republican candidate list
  8. ↑ Unofficial Republican primary results
  9. ↑ Associated Press primary runoff results
  10. ↑ Texas Secretary of State, "Race Summary Report-2012 Republican Party Primary Runoff," accessed August 30, 2012
  11. ↑ Open Secrets "Career Fundraising for Steve Stockman," Accessed March 25, 2013
  12. ↑ Open Secrets "Steve Stockman 2012 Election Cycle," Accessed March 5, 2013
  13. ↑ GovTrack, "Steve Stockman," Accessed April 2, 2013
  14. ↑ OpenSecrets.org "Steve Stockman (R-Texas), 2011," accessed February 25, 2013
  15. ↑ Project Vote Smart biography
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