Ben Erdreich

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Ben Erdreich

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth December 9, 1938 (Age: 87)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Ben Erdreich graduated from Yale University and the University of Alabama law school, passing the bar in 1963. He served in the United States Army before establishing a private law practice. Erdreich transitioned to a congressional career, becoming the first Democrat to represent Alabama's 6th district since 1965. He was known for bipartisan efforts in Congress, co-sponsoring several hundred bills and achieving legislative success. Currently, Erdreich is involved in property development in Birmingham.

Political Ideas

Ben Erdreich's political identity is marked by an unexpected blend of regional advocacy and bipartisan cooperation. His support for the Abandoned Shipwrecks Act of 1987, while seemingly niche, reveals a strategic focus on local cultural and historical preservation. Erdreich's ability to co-sponsor numerous environmental protection bills while maintaining a record of bipartisan collaboration suggests an ideologically flexible approach, balancing regional interests with broader legislative goals. His election in 1982, as a Democrat in a historically Republican district, underscores a calculated effort to navigate and reshape the political landscape of the Deep South.

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1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Alabama House of Representatives 6th District

45.00% of vote

Loss

Winner: Spencer Bachus

1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Alabama House of Representatives 6th District

92.80% of vote

Win
1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Alabama House of Representatives 6th District

66.50% of vote

Win
1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Alabama House of Representatives 6th District

72.70% of vote

Win
1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Alabama's 6th congressional district election, 1984

130,973 votes (59.61%)

Win
1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Alabama House of Representatives 6th District

53.20% of vote

Win
1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Alabama House of Representatives 6th District

35.60% of vote

Loss

Winner: John Buchanan Jr.