Paul Findley

Paul Findley

U.S.A.

Party Republican

Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps

Date of Birth June 23, 1921

Date of Death Aug. 9, 2019 (Age: 98)

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Personal Background

Paul Findley holds a bachelor's degree from Illinois College and served in the United States Navy during World War II. He spent over two decades in Congress, where he became a prominent advocate for farmers and an early opponent of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. Findley co-authored the War Powers Act of 1973 and was a vocal proponent of Palestinian rights, criticizing U.S. foreign policy regarding Israel. He transitioned to the public sector, serving on the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development and co-founding the Council for the National Interest.

Political Ideas

Paul Findley's political identity is marked by a staunch anti-war stance, particularly his early opposition to the Vietnam War and his later critical view of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. He juxtaposed his advocacy for American farmers with a surprising alignment against the pro-Israel lobby, claiming it influenced U.S. military engagements and congressional dynamics. Findley's rhetorical style involved exposing controversial truths, as seen in his publication of all American casualties in Vietnam, and his willingness to challenge dominant narratives, such as his assertion that U.S. support for Israel contributed to the 9/11 attacks.

Campaigns

1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Illinois House of Representatives 20th District

49.60% of vote

Loss

1980: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History

Illinois House of Representatives 20th District

56.00% of vote

Win

1978: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History

Illinois House of Representatives 20th District

69.60% of vote

Win

1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History

Illinois House of Representatives 20th District

63.60% of vote

Win

1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History

Illinois House of Representatives 20th District

54.80% of vote

Win

1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History

Illinois House of Representatives 20th District

68.80% of vote

Win

1970: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History

Illinois House of Representatives 20th District

67.50% of vote

Win

1968: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History

Illinois House of Representatives 20th District

66.20% of vote

Win

1966: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History

Illinois House of Representatives 20th District

62.20% of vote

Win

1964: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History

Illinois House of Representatives 20th District

54.80% of vote

Win

1962: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History

Illinois House of Representatives 20th District

52.90% of vote

Win

1960: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History

Illinois House of Representatives 20th District

55.60% of vote

Win