Denton County, TX – One race often overlooked is that of the U.S. House of Representatives 26th Congressional District, which includes Trophy Club, TX.
Michael C. Burgess (R) incumbent, won against Carol lannuzzi (D) and Mark Boler (L) in the November 3 election. Burgess received 60.6% of the vote to Lannuzzi’s 37.2%. Bolner came in with just 2.1%.
BallotPedia reports that Burgess is an average Republican member of Congress, meaning he will vote with the Republican Party on the majority of bills. For information on Burgess’ key votes, please click here.
Some highlights from Burgess’ education and professional career:
- 2003-present: U.S. Representative from Texas’ 26th Congressional District
- 2000: Graduated from the University of Texas, Dallas, with an M.S.
- 1977: Graduated from the University of Texas Medical School with an M.D.
- 1976: Graduated from North Texas State University with an M.S.
- 1972: Graduated from North Texas State University with a B.S.
Burgess has been assigned to the Committee on Energy and Commerce as well as the Committee on Rules.
Burgess voted against terminating the border wall emergency declaration as well as against re-imposing net neutrality rules. Both of these bills passed by the Democratic House in 2019.
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