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Former Rep. Eric Cantor

R Virginia, 7th (2001-2014) Resigned

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Summary

CANTOR, Eric, a Representative from Virginia; born in Richmond, Henrico County, Va., June 6, 1963; B.A., George Washington University, Washington, D.C., 1985; J.D., College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Va., 1988; M.S., Columbia University, New York, N.Y., 1989; lawyer; small businessman; member of the Virginia state house of delegates, 1992-2001; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Seventh and to the five succeeding Congresses (January 3, 2001-present); minority whip (One Hundred Eleventh Congress); majority leader (One Hundred Twelfth Congress).

Biographical

  • Full Name: Eric Ivan Cantor
  • Gender: Male Male
  • Pronunciation: AIR-rik KAN-tur
  • Date of Birth: June 6, 1963 (age: 60)
  • Place of Birth: Richmond, Va.
  • Religion: Jewish
  • Hometown: Richmond, Va.
  • Place of Residence: Richmond, Va.
  • Occupation: Attorney
Family:
Married: Diana Fine Cantor attorney; state government official, 1989

3 children: Evan, Jenna, Michael

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Education

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Office History

Congressional Offices:
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Election Results

  • 2013 (Nov. 6, 2012 election)
    7th Congressional District of Virginia
    Eric Ivan Cantor, 58.39%
    Republican
    Ernest Wayne Powell (Wayne), 41.37%
    Democrat
  • 2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)
    7th Congressional District of Virginia
    Eric Ivan Cantor, 59.22%
    Republican
    Rick E Waugh, 34.11%
    Democrat
    Floyd C Bayne, 6.50%
    Democrat
  • 2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)
    7th Congressional District of Virginia
    Eric Ivan Cantor, 62.72%
    Republican
    Anita Hartke, 37.10%
    Democrat
  • 2007 (Nov. 7, 2006 election)
    7th Congressional District of Virginia
    Eric Ivan Cantor, 63.85%
    Republican
    James M Nachman, 34.40%
    Democrat
    W Brad Blanton, 1.64%
    Independent
  • 2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)
    7th Congressional District of Virginia
    Eric Ivan Cantor, 75.50%
    Republican
    W. Brad Blanton, 24.32%
    Independent
  • 2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)
    7th Congressional District of Virginia
    Eric Ivan Cantor, 69.45%
    Republican
    Ben L Cooter Jones, 30.46%
    Democrat
  • 2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)
    7th Congressional District of Virginia
    Eric Ivan Cantor, 66.92%
    Republican
    Warren A Stewart, 32.98%
    Democrat

Employment History

Associated Organizations

Election campaign: Supporting Super PAC: Own leadership PAC:

Official Signature

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Contact Information

Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Foreign Gifts

  • 12/12/2001: Certified antique glass bowl in a personally engraved display case from Israel ($260.00)

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Congressional Staff

Staff Salary Rate:

Office Median Annual Salary: $47,929.07
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Staff Salaries Paid:

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    Posted by Nate Hoffman on June 30, 2014
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  • Posted by Katie Barrows on Aug. 20, 2013
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  • Posted by Garrett Snedeker on April 11, 2012
    For Eric Cantor (R-Va.)'s ex-chief of staff, Rob Collins, new clients at his government affairs firm finds him filing paperwork as a registered lobbyist for the first time. read more
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