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Ruben Hinojosa
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| U.S. Representative Ruben Hinojosa (D) | ||
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| TX-15 | ||
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| Leadership: | No leadership position | |
| Committees: | House Committee on Education and Labor, and House Committee on Financial Services | |
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| Next election: Nov. 6, 2012
Primary challenge: Yes Incumbent running: Yes | ||
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2012 candidates for TX-15 | ||
| Confirmed: | Eddie Zamora, Dale Brueggemann, David Cantu, James Kuiken, Jane Cross, Ruben Ramirez, Johnny Partain, Ruben Hinojosa | |
| Possible: | None so far | |
| Out: | None so far | |
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| Official website | ||
Rubén E. Hinojosa, a Democrat, has represented the Fifteenth Congressional District of Texas in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1997.
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Record and controversies
Congressional scorecards
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Iraq War
Hinojosa 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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Bio
Hinojosa was born August 20, 1940 in Edcouch, Texas. Prior to serving in Congress, he earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Texas at Austin and his MBA from the University of Texas-Pan American. He served as president of his family's food processing company. In 1974 he was elected to the Texas State Board of Education, serving for 20 years.
"An advocate for the underserved, and economically and educationally disadvantaged, Rubén Hinojosa has made working for those in his community a primary goal," according to his House biography.[1]
Hinojosa defeated Republican Tom Haughey in 1996 with 62% of the vote. He defeated Haughey again in 1998, winning 59% of the vote. In 2000 he took 89% of the vote, facing only independent Frank L. Jones III. Finally in 2002 he ran unopposed.
2006 elections
In 2006, the Republicans nominated Paul B. Haring to face Hinojosa in his November 2006 bid for reelection. (See U.S. congressional elections in 2006) [2] Hinojosa retained his seat.
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, Ruben Hinojosa, as a superdelegate, had endorsed her 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) |
| ActBlue | $ 14,050 |
| American Bankers Assn | $ 10,000 |
| AT&T Inc | $ 10,000 |
| Border Health | $ 10,000 |
| Laborers Union | $ 10,000 |
| National Assn of Realtors | $ 10,000 |
| National Education Assn | $ 10,000 |
| Valero Energy | $ 10,000 |
| McAllen Oncology | $ 9,200 |
| National Beer Wholesalers Assn | $ 7,500 |
| 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 Ruben Hinojosa 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 Ruben Hinojosa from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- 2006 privately funded travel profile for Ruben Hinojosa from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
- Personal finance profile for Ruben Hinojosa from the Center for Responsive Politics' OpenSecrets.org website.
Committees and Affiliations
Committees
Committees in the 110th Congress (2007-2008)
- House Committee on Education and Labor
- Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education
- Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific
- Subcommittee on Europe and Emerging Threats
- House Committee on Financial Services
- Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Insurance, and Government Sponsored Enterprises
- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
Committee assignments in the 109th Congress (2005-2006)
- House Committee on Education and the Workforce
- Subcommittee on Education Reform
- Subcommittee on Select Education - Ranking Minority Member
- House Committee on Financial Services
- Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit
- Subcommittee on Capital Markets Insurance and Government Sponsored Enterprises
Coalitions and Caucuses
- Congressional Rural Housing Caucus
- Co-founder, Financial and Economic Literacy Caucus
More Background Data
Wikipedia also has an article on Ruben Hinojosa. This article may use content from the Wikipedia article under the terms of the GFDL.
Contact
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Articles and resources
Related SourceWatch resources
References
- ↑ Roll call vote, Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002.
Resources
- Official website
- Campaign website
- Election Information - U.S. House Office of the Clerk
- Open Secrets - 2006 congressional races database
Articles
Local blogs and discussion sites
Semantic data (Edit data)
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| Current Office: U.S. House of Representatives | |||
| Title: Rep | First name: Ruben | Middle name: E. | Last name: Hinojosa |
| Suffix: Sr. | Nickname: | ||
| Party: D | State: TX | District:
15 District short: 15 |
Currently in office? True |
| Gender: M | |||
| Phone: 202-225-2531 | Fax: 202-225-5688 | Website: http://hinojosa.house.gov/ | Webform email: http://www.house.gov/writerep Email address: |
| DC office: 2262 Rayburn House Office Building | |||
| Bioguide ID: H000636 | Votesmart ID: 291 | FEC ID: H6TX15055 | Govtrack ID: 400179 |
| CRP ID: N00006008 | Eventful ID: | Old Sunlight ID: | Twitter ID: USRepRHinojosa |
| OpenCongress Wiki URL: http://www.opencongress.org/wiki/Ruben_Hinojosa | YouTubeID: RepRubenHinojosa | Senate class: | |
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| First Elected to Current Office: November 5, 1996 |
First Took Current Office: January 3, 1996 |
Next Election: November 4, 2008 |
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| Freshman Member? False |
Previous Political Work? None or Not Available |
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Date of Birth: August 20, 1940 November 5, 1996 | |||
Latitude: 28°24′7.337″N
Longitude: 97°44′53.519″W
Latitude: 26°15′56.969″N
Longitude: 98°12′3.269″W
Latitude: 26°12′25.967″N
Longitude: 98°14′8.2″W
