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Charles Gonzalez
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| U.S. Representative Charles Gonzalez (D) | ||
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| TX-20 | ||
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| Leadership: | No leadership position | |
| Committees: | House Committee on Energy and Commerce, House Committee on House Administration, House Committee on the Judiciary | |
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| Next election: Nov. 6, 2012
Primary challenge: N/a Incumbent running: No | ||
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2012 candidates for TX-20 | ||
| Confirmed: | Joaquin Castro, David Rosa | |
| Possible: | None so far | |
| Out: | None so far | |
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| Official website | ||
Charles A. Gonzalez, a Democrat, has represented the Twentieth Congressional District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1999.
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Record and controversies
Congressional scorecards
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Iraq War
Gonzalez voted against the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 that started the Iraq War.[1]
Environmental record
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Reparations for Japanese Latin Americans
Gonzalez cosponsored The Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act in the 110th Congress which would establish a commission that would determine the facts and circumstances involving the relocation, internment and deportation of Japanese Latin Americans.[2]
Bio
Gonzalez was born in San Antonio on May 5, 1945. His father, Henry B. Gonzalez, represented the 20th from 1961 until his son took over in 1999. Between them, the father and son have served 44 consecutive years in Congress as of 2005. Charlie received his bachelor's degree in government from the University of Texas at Austin in 1969, and then later earned his Juris Doctor degree from St. Mary's School of Law in San Antonio in 1972.
Gonzalez served as a Technical Sergeant in the Texas Air National Guard from 1969 until 1975. He then began practicing law until 1982 when he served first as a municipal court judge, then later as a judge in county and then district court, both of which are elected positions.
Congressional career
Henry Gonzalez had long groomed his son as his successor, so Charlie was well-positioned to run when his father didn't seek a 19th full term in 1998. He defeated his only major challenger, Republican James Walker, carrying 63% of the vote and became only the fourth person to represent the 20th District since its creation in 1935; in fact, Charlie's first race was the first open-seat race in the district's 64-year history. He was reelected with no major-party opposition in 2000, unopposed in 2002, and with 63% of the vote in 2004.
2006 elections
No major candidates announced their intentions to contest Gonzalez’s seat in the November 2006 election. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [1]
2008 elections
2008 superdelegate
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This information was gathered by volunteer researchers as part of the Superdelegate Transparency Project on the superdelegates for the 2008 Democratic presidential primary. For more info see the Texas superdelegate tracker or visit the STP homepage. |
Before Hillary Clinton conceded the race, Charles Gonzalez, as a superdelegate, had endorsed Barack Obama for President.
- See other superdelegates who endorsed Obama, endorsed Clinton, were undeclared or had pledged to support the primary winner (state or national).
- For more information and sources, see the state page for this superdelegate linked to in the blue box above.
Money in politics
This section contains links to – and feeds from – money in politics databases. For specific controversies, see this article's record and controversies section.
| Top Contributors to during the 2008 Election Cycle | |
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| Donor | Amount (US Dollars) |
| WPP Group | $ 7,300 |
| Podesta Group | $ 7,250 |
| FedEx Corp | $ 7,000 |
| Microsoft Corp | $ 7,000 |
| United Technologies | $ 7,000 |
| Energy Future Holdings Corp | $ 6,000 |
| AT&T Inc | $ 5,500 |
| JStreetPAC | $ 5,500 |
| American Assn for Justice | $ 5,000 |
| American College of Cardiology | $ 5,000 |
| Source: The Center for Responsive Politics' www.OpenSecrets.org site. Note: Contributions are not from the organizations themselves, but are rather from the organization's PAC, employees or owners. Totals include subsidiaries and affiliates. | |
| Links to more campaign contribution information for Charles Gonzalez from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org site. |
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| Fundraising profile: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
| Top contributors by organization/corporation: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
| Top contributors by industry: | 2008 election cycle | Career totals |
- Revolving door profile for Charles Gonzalez from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for Charles Gonzalez from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for Charles Gonzalez from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
Committees and Affiliations
Committees
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- House Committee on House Administration
- House Committee on the Judiciary
Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Subcommittee on Commerce Trade and Consumer Protection
- Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality
- Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet
- House Committee on Small Business
- Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight
- Subcommittee on Regulations, Healthcare, and Trade, Chair
- House Committee on House Administration
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Subcommittee on Commerce Trade and Consumer Protection
- Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality
- Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials
- Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on Charles Gonzalez. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Contact
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Articles and resources
- Official website
- Campaign website
- Election Information - U.S. House Office of the Clerk
- Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database
Local blogs and discussion sites
Semantic data (Edit data)
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| Current Office: U.S. house of Representatives | |||
| Title: Rep | First name: Charles | Middle name: A. | Last name: Gonzalez |
| Suffix: | Nickname: Charlie | ||
| Party: D | State: TX | District:
20 District short: 20 |
Currently in office? True |
| Gender: M | |||
| Phone: 202-225-3236 | Fax: 202-225-1915 | Website: http://www.gonzalez.house.gov/ | Webform email: http://www.gonzalez.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content Email address: |
| DC office: 1436 Longworth House Office Building | |||
| Bioguide ID: G000544 | Votesmart ID: 25445 | FEC ID: H8TX20077 | Govtrack ID: 400152 |
| CRP ID: N00005960 | Eventful ID: | Old Sunlight ID: | Twitter ID: TX20CharlieG |
| OpenCongress Wiki URL: http://www.opencongress.org/wiki/Charles_Gonzalez | YouTubeID: charlesagonzalez | Senate class: | |
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| Leadership Position: None |
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| Congressional Career | |||
| First Elected to Current Office: November 3, 1998 |
First Took Current Office: January 3, 1999 |
Next Election: November 4, 2008 |
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| Freshman Member? False |
Previous Political Work? Texas District Court judge, Bexar County judge |
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Date of Birth: May 5, 1945 November 3, 1998 | |||
