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Harry Reid

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth December 2, 1939
Date of Death Dec. 28, 2021 (Age: 82)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

Harry Reid completed his undergraduate education with double majors in political science and history, and a minor in economics, before earning a Juris Doctor. Early in his career, he served as a police officer for the United States Capitol Police. Reid's professional journey included significant shifts in his policy stances and leadership roles, culminating in his recognition as a skilled political organizer. His educational background and early career experiences laid a solid foundation for his later achievements in public service.

Political Ideas

Harry Reid's political identity is marked by a dynamic evolution from centrist positions to progressive advocacy, revealing a highly localized approach to policymaking. Initially anti-abortion and supportive of gun rights, Reid's views shifted significantly over time, culminating in his support for same-sex marriage and broader social reforms. His stance on environmental issues, such as opposing the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository, underscores a calculated alignment with regional interests. Reid's foreign policy positions, including support for the Gulf War and a later call for a strategy change in Iraq, highlight an ideologically agile approach that balances national security with regional concerns.

Campaigns
2010: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Nevada

362,785 votes (50.29%)

Win
2004: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Nevada

494,805 votes (61.08%)

Win
1998: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Nevada

208,621 votes (47.86%)

Win
1992: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Nevada

253,150 votes (51.05%)

Win
1986: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Nevada

130,955 votes (50.00%)

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

Election History

Nevada's 1st congressional district election, 1984

56.12% of vote

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

Election History

Nevada House of Representatives 1st District

57.50% of vote

Win
1974: U.S.A. Senate

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Nevada

78,981 votes (46.60%)

Loss

Winner: Paul Laxalt