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Personal Background

Henry González earned an associate degree and an undergraduate degree, followed by a Juris Doctor. He began his career as a probation officer, rising to chief of Bexar County before resigning in protest over racial discrimination. González served on the San Antonio City Council and in the Texas Senate, where he set a filibuster record against segregation bills. He was elected to Congress, where he championed civil rights and pushed for investigations into presidential assassinations and potential presidential impeachments. González also advocated for auditing and impeaching Federal Reserve Governors.

Political Ideas

Henry González’s political identity is marked by a distinctive blend of liberal advocacy and radical scrutiny of federal institutions. His unwavering support for civil rights, evidenced by his votes for landmark legislation, contrasts sharply with his fierce opposition to the Federal Reserve, proposing unprecedented measures like impeachment of its governors. González’s legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. His persistent calls for impeachment against multiple presidents, based on foreign policy decisions and personal beliefs, underscore a deeply principled, if not idiosyncratic, approach to executive accountability.

Campaigns

1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Texas's 20th congressional district, 1996

88,190 votes (63.72%)

Win

1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Texas's 20th congressional district, 1994

60,114 votes (62.52%)

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1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Texas's 20th congressional district, 1992

103,755 votes (100.00%)

Win

1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Texas's 20th congressional district, 1990

56,318 votes (100.00%)

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1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Texas's 20th congressional district, 1988

94,527 votes (70.70%)

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1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Texas's 20th congressional district, 1986

55,363 votes (100.00%)

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1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Texas's 20th congressional district, 1984

100,443 votes (100.00%)

Win

1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives

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Texas's 20th congressional district, 1982

68,544 votes (91.48%)

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1980: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Texas's 20th congressional district, 1980

84,133 votes (81.93%)

Win

1978: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Texas's 20th congressional district, 1978

51,584 votes (100.00%)

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1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Texas's 20th congressional district, 1976

90,173 votes (100.00%)

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1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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Texas's 20th congressional district, 1974

39,358 votes (100.00%)

Win

1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

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