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t. e. Ronald Ernest Paul (born August 20, 1935) is an American author, activist, physician and retired politician who served as the U.S. representative for Texas's 22nd congressional district from 1976 to 1977 and again from 1979 to 1985, as well as for Texas's 14th congressional district from 1997 to 2013.
- 1963–1965, 1965–1968
- Libertarian (1987–1996, 2015–present)
- 5, including Rand
Apr 29, 2024 · Ron Paul, American politician, who served as a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives (1976–77, 1979–85, 1997–2013) and who unsuccessfully ran as the 1988 Libertarian presidential candidate. He later sought the Republican nomination for president in 2008 and 2012.
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Ron Paul for President 2012; Campaign: 2012 United States presidential election: Candidate: Ron Paul U.S. Representative from Texas (1976–1977) (1979–1985) (1997–2013) Affiliation: Republican Party: Status: Announced May 13, 2011 Lost Republican nomination to Mitt Romney: Headquarters: Lake Jackson, Texas, U.S. Key people: John Tate ...
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Below is an abbreviated outline of Paul's academic, professional, and political career: 1. January 3, 1997-January 3, 2013: United States Representative for Texas' 14th District 2. January 3, 1979-January 3, 1985: United States Representative for Texas' 22nd District 3. April 3, 1976-January 3, 1977: United States Representative for Texas' 22nd Dis...
In the 112th Congress, Paul served on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Committee on Financial Services.
Fiscal cliff
Paul did not cast a vote regarding the fiscal cliff compromise bill, which made permanent most of the Bush tax cuts originally passed in 2001 and 2003 while raising tax rates on the highest income levels. The bill was passed in the House by a 257 - 167 vote on January 1, 2013.
Congressional campaigns
Ron Paul served in the United States House of Representatives from 1976 to 1977, 1979 to 1985, and 1997 to 2013. Election results from his five most recent congressional campaigns are presented below.
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Congressional staff salaries
1. 1.1. See also: Staff salaries of United States Senators and Representatives The website Legistorm compiles staff salary information for members of Congress. Paul paid his congressional staff a total of $1,194,577 in 2011. Overall, Texas ranked 27th in average salary for representative staff. The average U.S. House of Representativescongressional staff was paid $954,912.20 in fiscal year 2011.
Net worth
1. 1.1. See also: Changes in Net Worth of U.S. Senators and Representatives (Personal Gain Index) and Net worth of United States Senators and Representatives Based on congressional financial disclosure forms and calculations made available by OpenSecrets.org, Paul's net worth as of 2010 was estimated between $1,939,039 to $5,213,999. That averaged to $3,576,519, which was lower than the average net worth of Republican representatives in 2010 of $7,561,133.
National Journal vote ratings
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Note: Please contact us if the personal information below requires an update. Paul and his wife, Carol, have five children.
Ron Paul for President 1988; Campaign: U.S. presidential election, 1988: Candidate: Ron Paul U.S. Representative from Texas (1976–1977) (1979–1985) (1997-2013) Affiliation: Libertarian Party: Key people: Andre Marrou (running mate)
- Libertarian Party
- Andre Marrou, (running mate)
Mar 7, 2013 · Republican presidential candidate US Rep. Ron Paul (R-TX) addresses the Congressional Health Care Caucus. Here’s a look at the life of former presidential candidate and US Representative...
Aug 21, 2020 · Since retiring from elected office and the presidential race, Ron Paul has become a fierce critic of the NSA and surveillance, as well as a supporter of Edward Snowden, whom he considers to be a great hero and champion of freedoms for Americans.
