Robert Stafford

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Robert Stafford

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. Senate
Date of Birth August 8, 1913
Date of Death Dec. 23, 2006 (Age: 93)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Robert Stafford graduated from Rutland High School, earned a Bachelor of Science from Middlebury College, and an LL.B. from Boston University School of Law. He practiced law and served as Rutland's grand juror before his naval service during World War II and the Korean War. Following his military career, he held various legal positions, including Rutland County's State's Attorney and Vermont Attorney General. Stafford was elected lieutenant governor and later governor of Vermont, where he focused on government efficiency and infrastructure. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, where he notably championed civil rights legislation and authored the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.

Political Ideas

Robert Stafford's political identity is marked by a surprising blend of progressive civil rights advocacy and conservative fiscal measures. His support for landmark civil rights legislation contrasts with his controversial backing of weapons sales to the Nicaraguan contras. Stafford's legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. His later endorsement of civil unions for same-sex couples in 2000 further highlights his willingness to challenge traditional norms.

Campaigns
1982: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

Election History

U.S.A. Senator from Vermont

84,450 votes (50.27%)

Win
1976: U.S.A. Senate
ELECTED

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U.S.A. Senator from Vermont

94,481 votes (49.97%)

Win
1970: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Vermont House of Representatives At-large District

68.10% of vote

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1968: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Vermont House of Representatives At Large District

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1966: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Vermont House of Representatives At-large District

65.60% of vote

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1964: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Vermont House of Representatives At-large District

57.80% of vote

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1962: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Vermont House of Representatives At-large District

56.70% of vote

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1960: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Vermont House of Representatives At-large District

57.20% of vote

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1958: Vermont State Governor
ELECTED

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1958 Vermont gubernatorial election

62,222 votes (50.30%)

Win

Vermont Governor 1958, Republican Primary Results

43,547 votes (99.90%)

Win