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Former Rep. Silvestre Reyes

D Texas, 16th (1997-2013) Defeated

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Summary

REYES, Silvestre, a Representative from Texas; born in Canutillo, El Paso County, Tex., November 10, 1944; graduated from Canutillo High School, Canutillo, Tex., 1964; associate degree, El Paso Community College, El Paso, Tex., 1976; attended University of Texas, Austin, Tex., 1964-1965; attended University of Texas, El Paso, Tex., 1965-1966; United States Army, 1966-1968; Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1969-1995; member of the Canutillo, Tex., school board, 1968-1969; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Fifth and to the seven succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1997-present); chair, Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (One Hundred Tenth and One Hundred Eleventh Congresses).

Biographical

  • Gender: Male Male
  • Date of Birth: Nov. 10, 1944 (age: 79)
  • Place of Birth: Canutillo, Texas
  • Religion: Roman Catholic
  • Hometown: Canutillo, Texas
  • Place of Residence: El Paso, Texas
  • Previous Occupation: Border patrol chief
  • Alternate Name: Silver Reyes
Family:

3 children: Monica, Rebecca , Silvestre Jr.

Relations with people in our database:

Brother of Jesus Reyes

Brother-in-law of Martha Y. Reyes

Relation of Guillermo Cintron

Uncle of Veronica Cintron

Education

Office History

Congressional Offices:

Election Results

  • 2011 (Nov. 2, 2010 election)
    16th Congressional District of Texas
    Silvestre Reyes, 58.07%
    Democrat
    Tim Besco, 36.58%
    Republican
    Bill Collins, 5.09%
    Libertarian
  • 2009 (Nov. 4, 2008 election)
    16th Congressional District of Texas
    Silvestre Reyes, 82.14%
    Democrat
    Benjamin Eloy Ben Mendoza, 10.30%
    Independent
    Mette A Baker, 7.56%
    Libertarian
  • 2007 (Nov. 7, 2006 election)
    16th Congressional District of Texas
    Silvestre Reyes, 78.67%
    Democrat
    Gordon R. Strickland, 21.33%
    Libertarian
  • 2005 (Nov. 2, 2004 election)
    16th Congressional District of Texas
    Silvestre Reyes, 67.53%
    Democrat
    David Brigham, 31.08%
    Republican
    Brad Clardy, 1.38%
    Libertarian
  • 2003 (Nov. 5, 2002 election)
    16th Congressional District of Texas
    Silvestre Reyes, 100.00%
    Democrat
  • 2001 (Nov. 7, 2000 election)
    16th Congressional District of Texas
    Silvestre Reyes, 68.30%
    Democrat
    Daniel S Power, 30.17%
    Republican
    Dan Moser, 1.53%
    Libertarian
  • 1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)
    16th Congressional District of Texas
    Silvestre Reyes, 87.91%
    Democrat
    Stu Nance, 6.94%
    Libertarian
    Lorenzo Morales, 5.15%
    Independent
  • 1997 (Nov. 5, 1996 election)
    16th Congressional District of Texas
    Silvestre Reyes, 70.63%
    Democrat
    Rick Ledesma, 27.60%
    Republican
    Carl Proffer, 1.76%
    Natural Law

Associated Organizations

Own leadership PAC: Election campaign:

Personal Financial Disclosures

Disclosures as a member:

Annual: 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2007 (Amendment), 2006, 2005, 2005 (Amendment), 2004, 2004 (Amendment), 2003, 2003 (Amendment), 2002
Termination: 2013
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Foreign Gifts

  • 3/2/2004: Lodging: $117.00; Meals $52.00 from Libya ($169.00)

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Congressional Staff

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Office Median Annual Salary: $45,625.02
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