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Revision as of 23:56, February 27, 2009
| U.S. Representative Gus Michael Bilirakis (R) | ||
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| FL-12 | ||
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| Leadership: | No leadership position | |
| Committees: | House Committee on Foreign Affairs, House Committee on Homeland Security, House Committee on Veterans' Affairs | |
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| Next election: Nov. 6, 2012
Primary challenge: N/a Incumbent running: Yes, for a different seat | ||
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2012 candidates for FL-12 | ||
| Confirmed: | Gus Michael Bilirakis, Jonathan Snow | |
| Possible: | None so far | |
| Out: | None so far | |
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| Official website | ||
Gus Bilirakis, a Republican, has represented the Ninth Congressional District of Florida in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2007. (map)
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Record and controversies
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Iraq War
Environmental record
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Biography
Bilirakis was born on February 8, 1963 in Gainesville, Florida. [1] He is the second-generation son of Greek immigrants. He attended Tampa Bay area public schools and continued to work in his grandfather's bakery while growing up.
Bilirakis graduated from Tarpon Springs High School and St. Petersburg Junior College. He then attended the University of Florida, where he graduated in 1986 with a bachelor's degree in political science. He received his law degree from the Stetson University College of Law in 1989.
Bilirakis has a Tampa Bay area law practice, the Bilirakis Law Group, specializing in probate and estate planning, which he took over from his father. He has helped run his father's campaigns for the past 23 years.
Bilirakis was first elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1998 when he won the District 48 seat held for 10 years by Representative Sandy Safley, R-Clearwater, who decided not to run again. This district covers most of north Pinellas County and part of Pasco County.
2006 congressional elections
In 2006, Bilirakis sought the congressional seat left vacant by his father, Rep. Mike Bilirakis (R-Fla.). He won the Republican primary on September 5, 2006, with 82% of the vote. In the general election, he faced Democrat Phyllis Busansky.
Bilirakis' declined to debate Busansky in a televised dabate sponsored by the Hillsborough County League of Women Voters in early October. [2]
Bilirakis defeated Busanky 56% to 44%. [3].
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 2006 Election Cycle | |
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| Donor | Amount (US Dollars) |
| Precision Orthopedics | $ 11,615 |
| American Resort Development Assn | $ 10,000 |
| Chartwell Hotels | $ 10,000 |
| Credit Union National Assn | $ 10,000 |
| National Electrical Contractors Assn | $ 10,000 |
| OSI Restaurant Partners | $ 10,000 |
| Publix Super Markets | $ 10,000 |
| USAA | $ 10,000 |
| Royal Brush Manufacturing | $ 9,964 |
| AT&T Inc | $ 8,000 |
| 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 Gus Michael Bilirakis 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 Gus Michael Bilirakis from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for Gus Michael Bilirakis from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for Gus Michael Bilirakis from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
Committees and Affiliations
- House Committee on Homeland Security
- Subcommittee on Border, Maritime, and Global Counterterrorism
- Subcommittee on Transportation Security and Infrastructure Protection
- House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs
More Background Data
Contact
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Articles and resources
Resources
Articles
- Robin Stein, "Bilirakis hides from spotlight," St. Petersburg Times, October 13, 2006.
Local blogs and discussion sites
Semantic data (Edit data)
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| Current Office: U.S. House of Representatives | |||
| Title: Rep | First name: Gus | Middle name: Michael | Last name: Bilirakis |
| Suffix: | Nickname: Gus | ||
| Party: R | State: FL | District:
12 District short: 12 |
Currently in office? True |
| Gender: M | |||
| Phone: 202-225-5755 | Fax: 202-225-4085 | Website: http://bilirakis.house.gov | Webform email: http://bilirakis.house.gov/index.php?option=com_content Email address: |
| DC office: 2313 Rayburn House Office Building | |||
| Bioguide ID: B001257 | Votesmart ID: 17318 | FEC ID: H6FL09070 | Govtrack ID: 412250 |
| CRP ID: N00027462 | Eventful ID: | Old Sunlight ID: | Twitter ID: RepGusBilirakis |
| OpenCongress Wiki URL: http://www.opencongress.org/wiki/Gus_Michael_Bilirakis | YouTubeID: http://youtube.com/RepGusBilirakis | Senate class: | |
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| Leadership Position: None |
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| First Elected to Current Office: November 7, 2006 |
First Took Current Office: January 4, 2007 |
Next Election: November 2, 2010 |
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| Freshman Member? Yes |
Previous Political Work? Florida Senate, Florida House of Representatives |
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Date of Birth: February 8, 1963 November 7, 2006 | |||
