Former Rep. Dick Gephardt

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GEPHARDT, Richard Andrew, a Representative from Missouri; born in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Mo., January 31, 1941; graduated from South West High School, 1958; B.S., Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill., 1962; J.D., University of Michigan Law School, 1965; lawyer, private practice; Missouri Air National Guard, 1965-1971; Democratic committeeman, St. Louis, Mo., 1968-1971; alderman, St. Louis, Mo., 1971-1976; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-fifth and to the thirteen succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1977- January 3, 2005); unsuccessful candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1988 and in 2004; majority leader (One Hundred First through One Hundred Third Congresses); minority leader (One Hundred Fourth through One Hundred Seventh Congresses).

Biographical

Full Name: Richard Andrew Gephardt
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: Jan. 31, 1941 (age: 83)
Religion: Baptist

Wikipedia

Official biography

Relations with people in our database:

Father of Matthew Gephardt

Education

University of Michigan Law School - JD (1965)
Northwestern University - BS (1962)

Greek Organizations:

Beta Theta Pi Fraternity
President

Office History

Congressional Offices:

U.S. House of Representatives (Jan. 3, 1977-Jan. 2, 2005) Ran for Other Office

Member, 3rd Congressional District of Missouri

Election Results

2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)

3rd Congressional District of Missouri

Richard Andrew Gephardt (Dick), 59.06%
Democrat

Catherine S Enz, 38.94%
Republican

Daniel Dan Byington, 2.00%
Libertarian
2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)

3rd Congressional District of Missouri

Richard Andrew Gephardt (Dick), 57.84%
Democrat

Bill Federer, 39.67%
Republican

Mary Maroney, 1.28%
Green
1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)

3rd Congressional District of Missouri

Richard Andrew Gephardt (Dick), 55.81%
Democrat

William J. Federer (Bill), 42.02%
Republican

Michael H Crist, 1.29%
Libertarian
1997 (Nov. 5, 1996 election)

3rd Congressional District of Missouri

Richard Andrew Gephardt (Dick), 58.99%
Democrat

Deborah Lynn Debbie Wheelehan, 38.75%
Republican

Michael H Crist, 1.70%
Libertarian
1995 (Nov. 8, 1994 election)

3rd Congressional District of Missouri

Richard Andrew Gephardt (Dick), 57.66%
Democrat

Gary Gill, 39.71%
Republican

Bradley Ems, 2.63%
Libertarian
1993 (Nov. 3, 1992 election)

3rd Congressional District of Missouri

Richard Andrew Gephardt (Dick), 64.01%
Democrat

Mack Holekamp, 33.11%
Republican

Robert Stockhausen, 2.88%
Libertarian
1991 (Nov. 6, 1990 election)

3rd Congressional District of Missouri

Richard Andrew Gephardt (Dick), 56.80%
Democrat

Malcolm L. Mack Holekamp, 43.20%
Republican
1989 (Nov. 8, 1988 election)

3rd Congressional District of Missouri

Richard Andrew Gephardt (Dick), 62.79%
Democrat

Mark F Thor Hearne, 36.27%
Republican
1987 (Nov. 4, 1986 election)

3rd Congressional District of Missouri

Richard Andrew Gephardt (Dick), 68.97%
Democrat

Roy Amelung, 31.03%
Republican
1985 (Nov. 6, 1984 election)

3rd Congressional District of Missouri

Richard Andrew Gephardt (Dick), 100.00%
Democrat
1983 (Nov. 2, 1982 election)

3rd Congressional District of Missouri

Richard Andrew Gephardt (Dick), 77.87%
Democrat

Richard Foristel, 22.13%
Republican
1981 (Nov. 4, 1980 election)

3rd Congressional District of Missouri

Richard Andrew Gephardt (Dick), 77.62%
Democrat

Robert A Cedarburg, 22.38%
Republican
1979 (Nov. 7, 1978 election)

3rd Congressional District of Missouri

Richard Andrew Gephardt (Dick), 81.89%
Democrat

Lee Buchschacher, 18.11%
Republican
1977 (Nov. 2, 1976 election)

3rd Congressional District of Missouri

Richard Andrew Gephardt (Dick), 63.69%
Democrat

Joseph L Badaracco, 36.31%
Republican

Employment History

Gephardt Government Affairs (2005-)

President and CEO

Associated Organizations

Election campaign:

Gephardt for President Inc.

Contact Information

Email, work:
dickgephardt@gephardtdc.com

Main Office
1667 K St. NW, Suite 800
Washington, District of Columbia 20006
Phone: (202) 403-2150
Fax: (202) 403-2048
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Lobbying and Foreign Representation

Listed as lobbyist by registrants:

Gephardt Government Affairs (2007-2024)
Gephardt Group LLC (2007)

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Registered to represent foreign interests by:

DLA Piper LLP (US) (2006-2009)
Gephardt Government Affairs (2008-2016)

Privately Financed Travel

7 trips taken between 2000 - 2004 costing $13,441

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Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2004, 2003
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Foreign Gifts

11/17/2001: Transportation within Mexico (Mexico City to Leon to Mexico City), plus meal, for Minority Leader and spouse from Mexico

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Congressional Staff

Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $57,341.92
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