Walter Baring Jr.

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Walter S. Baring Jr.

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth September 9, 1911
Date of Death July 13, 1975 (Age: 63)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Walter Baring Jr. was born in Goldfield, Nevada, to parents with European roots. He spent his formative years in a community with a strong political heritage, as his father held a position on the Esmeralda County Commission and later managed a furniture store in Reno. Baring Jr. accumulated nearly a decade of experience in local governance, including service in the Nevada Assembly and the Reno City Council, before entering the national political arena. He transitioned from a liberal voting record in Congress to adopting a conservative stance, identifying as a "Jeffersonian States' Rights Democrat." Throughout his career, Baring Jr. demonstrated adaptability in his political alignment and maintained a notable presence in both primary and general elections.

Political Ideas

Walter Baring Jr. presents a compelling ideological evolution, shifting from a liberal voting record in the early years of his congressional tenure to a staunch conservative stance by the 1960s. His rhetoric often frames liberalism as synonymous with socialism and Communism, revealing a deeply rooted ideological rigidity. Baring's unexpected opposition to Lyndon Johnson's Great Society programs and his critique of President Franklin Roosevelt's court-packing plan highlight a calculated approach to regional and federal governance. His political identity is marked by a tension between his early liberal leanings and later conservative advocacy, raising questions about the consistency and motivations behind his policy shifts.

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

Election History

Nevada House of Representatives At-large District

82.50% of vote

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

Election History

Nevada House of Representatives At Large District

72.10% of vote

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

Election History

Nevada House of Representatives At-large District

67.60% of vote

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

Election History

Nevada House of Representatives At-large District

63.30% of vote

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

Election History

Nevada House of Representatives At-large District

71.60% of vote

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

Election History

Nevada House of Representatives At-large District

57.50% of vote

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1958: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Nevada House of Representatives At-large District

66.90% of vote

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1956: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Nevada House of Representatives At-large District

54.20% of vote

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1954: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Nevada House of Representatives At Large District

45.50% of vote

Loss

Winner: Clifton Young

1952: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

Nevada House of Representatives At Large District

49.50% of vote

Loss

Winner: Clifton Young

1950: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Nevada House of Representatives At Large District

52.80% of vote

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