Benjamin Gilman

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Benjamin A. Gilman

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth December 6, 1922
Date of Death Dec. 17, 2016 (Age: 94)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Benjamin Gilman holds a Bachelor of Science from the Wharton School of Business and a Juris Doctor from New York Law School. He served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II, earning multiple commendations for his service. Gilman began his career in law, serving as an Assistant Attorney General before transitioning to private practice. He then entered public service, holding positions in the New York State Assembly and on the Southeastern Water Commission. Gilman spent three decades in Congress, where he chaired the House Committee on International Relations and was instrumental in advancing U.S.-India relations, international academic exchanges, and humanitarian initiatives.

Political Ideas

Benjamin Gilman's political identity is marked by a distinctive blend of internationalism and regional advocacy, with a focus on education and humanitarian issues. His legislative efforts to strengthen U.S.-India relations and support the Tibetan cause reveal a strategic approach to countering regional powers. Gilman's commitment to international academic exchanges underscores a forward-thinking stance on global education. His unexpected alignment with opposing factions on environmental regulations suggests a highly localized and calculated approach to policymaking.

Campaigns
2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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New York House of Representatives 20th District

58.00% of vote

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1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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New York House of Representatives 20th District

58.00% of vote

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1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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New York House of Representatives 20th District

57.07% of vote

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1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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New York House of Representatives 20th District

67.50% of vote

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1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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New York House of Representatives 20th District

66.10% of vote

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1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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New York House of Representatives 22nd District

68.60% of vote

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1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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New York House of Representatives 22nd District

70.80% of vote

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1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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New York House of Representatives 22nd District

69.50% of vote

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1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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New York House of Representatives 22nd District

68.50% of vote

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1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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New York House of Representatives 22nd District

52.90% of vote

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1980: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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New York House of Representatives 26th District

74.30% of vote

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1978: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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New York House of Representatives 26th District

62.30% of vote

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1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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New York House of Representatives 26th District

65.30% of vote

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1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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New York House of Representatives 26th District

54.00% of vote

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1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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New York House of Representatives 26th District

47.70% of vote

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