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Former Rep. Newt Gingrich

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R Georgia, 6th (1979-1999) Resigned

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Summary

GINGRICH, Newton Leroy, a Representative from Georgia; born in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pa., June 17, 1943; attended school at various military installations; graduated from Baker High School, Columbus, Ga., 1961; B.A., Emory University, Atlanta, Ga., 1965; M.A., Tulane University, New Orleans, La., 1968; Ph.D., same university, 1971; teacher, West Georgia College, Carrollton, 1970-1978; elected as a Republican to the Ninety-sixth and to the nine succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1979-January 3, 1999); reelected to the One Hundred Sixth Congress but did not take his seat; minority whip (One Hundred First through One Hundred Third Congresses); Speaker of the House (One Hundred Fourth and One Hundred Fifth Congresses).

Biographical

  • Full Name: Newton Leroy Gingrich
  • Gender: Male Male
  • Date of Birth: June 17, 1943 (age: 80)
  • Religion: Southern Baptist
  • Place of Residence: McLean, Va.
Family:

Office History

Congressional Offices:

Election Results

  • 1999 (Nov. 3, 1998 election)
    6th Congressional District of Georgia
    Newton Leroy Gingrich (Newt), 70.70%
    Republican
    Gary Bats Pelphrey, 29.30%
    Democrat
  • 1997 (Nov. 5, 1996 election)
    6th Congressional District of Georgia
    Newton Leroy Gingrich (Newt), 57.80%
    Republican
    Michael J. Coles, 42.20%
    Democrat
  • 1995 (Nov. 8, 1994 election)
    6th Congressional District of Georgia
    Newton Leroy Gingrich (Newt), 64.17%
    Republican
    Ben Lewis Jones, 35.83%
    Democrat
  • 1993 (Nov. 3, 1992 election)
    6th Congressional District of Georgia
    Newton Leroy Gingrich (Newt), 57.74%
    Republican
    Tony Center, 42.26%
    Democrat
  • 1991 (Nov. 6, 1990 election)
    6th Congressional District of Georgia
    Newton Leroy Gingrich (Newt), 50.31%
    Republican
    David Worley, 49.69%
    Democrat
  • 1989 (Nov. 8, 1988 election)
    6th Congressional District of Georgia
    Newton Leroy Gingrich (Newt), 58.91%
    Republican
    David Worley, 41.08%
    Democrat
  • 1987 (Nov. 4, 1986 election)
    6th Congressional District of Georgia
    Newton Leroy Gingrich (Newt), 59.54%
    Republican
    Crandle Bray, 40.45%
    Democrat
  • 1985 (Nov. 6, 1984 election)
    6th Congressional District of Georgia
    Newton Leroy Gingrich (Newt), 69.14%
    Republican
    Gerald L Johnson, 30.86%
    Democrat
  • 1983 (Nov. 2, 1982 election)
    6th Congressional District of Georgia
    Newton Leroy Gingrich (Newt), 55.27%
    Republican
    Jim Wood, 44.73%
    Democrat
  • 1981 (Nov. 4, 1980 election)
    6th Congressional District of Georgia
    Newton Leroy Gingrich (Newt), 59.05%
    Republican
    Dock H. Davis, 40.94%
    Democrat
  • 1979 (Nov. 7, 1978 election)
    6th Congressional District of Georgia
    Newton Leroy Gingrich (Newt), 54.40%
    Republican
    Virginia Shapard, 45.59%
    Democrat
  • 1977 (Nov. 2, 1976 election)
    6th Congressional District of Georgia
    John James Flynt Jr., 51.71%
    Democrat
    Newton Leroy Gingrich (Newt), 48.28%
    Republican

Employment History

Contact Information

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4501 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 900
Arlington, Virginia 22203
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