Michael C. Burgess
| Michael C. Burgess | ||
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| U.S. House, Texas, District 26 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| January 3, 2003-present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 3, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 10 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 2, 2010 | |
| First elected | November 5, 2002 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | N/A | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | North Texas State University | |
| Master's | North Texas State University; University of Texas, Dallas | |
| M.D. | University of Texas Medical School, Houston | |
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | December 23, 1950 | |
| Place of birth | Rochester, MN | |
| Profession | Physician | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
Contents |
Biography
After earning his bachelor's degree and M.D., Burgess practiced medicine for over 20 years before pursuing his political career.[1]
Career
- 2003-present: U.S. House of Representatives
Committee assignments
U.S. House
2011-12
Burgess is a member of the following House committees[2]:
- House Energy and Commerce Committee
- Subcommittee on Health Chair
- Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
- Subcommittee on Energy and Power
Issues
Political positions
Percentage vote with party
November 2011
The website Open Congress tracks how often members of Congress vote with the majority of the chamber caucus. According to the website, Burgess has voted with the Republican Party 90.0% of the time, which ranked 190 among the 242 House Republican members as of November 2011.[3]
Presidential preference
2012
Michael C. Burgess endorsed Newt Gingrich in the 2012 presidential election. [4]
Elections
2012
Burgess is running in the 2012 election for the U.S. House, representing Texas' 26th District. He is seeking the nomination on the Republican ticket.
2010
On November 2, 2010, Burgess won re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives, defeating Neil L. Durrance (D) and Mark Boler (L).[5]
| U.S. House of Representatives General Election, Texas, Congressional District 26, 2010 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Michael C. Burgess Incumbent |
67.1% | 120,984 | |
| Democratic | Neil L. Durrance | 30.7% | 55,385 | |
| Libertarian | Mark Boler | 2.3% | 4,062 | |
| Total Votes | 180,431 | |||
Campaign donors
Burgess won re-election to the U.S. House in 2010. During that re-election cycle, Burgess's campaign committee raised a total of $1,019,693 and spent $1,031,170.[6]
| U.S. House of Representatives, Texas, 26th District, 2010 - Michael C. Burgess Campaign Contributions | |
|---|---|
| Total Raised | $1,019,693 |
| Total Spent | $1,031,170 |
| Total Raised by General Election Opponent | $106,037 |
| Total Spent by General Election Opponent | $106,028 |
| Top contributors to Michael C. Burgess's campaign committee | |
| Energy Future Holdings Corp | $11,400 |
| Abbott Laboratories | $10,000 |
| American Academy of Dermatology Assn | $10,000 |
| American Academy of Family Physicians | $10,000 |
| American Academy of Ophthalmology | $10,000 |
| Top 5 industries that contributed to campaign committee | |
| Health Professionals | $300,987 |
| Pharmaceuticals/Health Products | $117,750 |
| Oil & Gas | $58,100 |
| Electric Utilities | $35,400 |
| Lobbyists | $34,050 |
Personal
Burgess and his wife, Laura, have three children and one grandchild.[1]
External links
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Official House website "About," Accessed November 1, 2011
- ↑ Official House website "Committee Assignments," Accessed November 1, 2011
- ↑ Open Congress "Voting With Party"
- ↑ The Hill, "2012 GOP Lawmaker Endorsements for President," retrieved November 22, 2011
- ↑ U.S. Congress House Clerk "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 2010"
- ↑ Open Secrets "Michael Burgess 2010 Election Cycle," Accessed November 1, 2011
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