Al Green (politician)
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| Preceded by | Nick Lampson |
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| Born | September 1, 1947 New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Religion | Baptist |
Alexander N. "Al" Green (September 1, 1947) is the U.S. Representative from Texas' 9th congressional district|9th congressional district (map).
[edit] Early life and career
Green was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended Florida A&M University and the Tuskegee Institute. He later went on to receive his Juris Doctor in 1974 from Texas Southern University. Green was later elected as Justice of the Peace in Harris County, Texas in the Precinct 7, Place Two position prior to running for the U.S. Congress. He held this Justice of Peace position for 26 years.
Green is a former trial lawyer. He also served as president of the Houston NAACP, and during his term as the organization's leader, membership increased sevenfold. His defeat of Congressman Chris Bell in the primary triggering the latter's ethics complaint against House Majority Leader Tom DeLay.
Green is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for African Americans.
[edit] Political career
Green won the Democratic primary for District 9 in Houston on March 9, 2004, a district that is largely Democratic with 37 percent of its population African American and 31 percent Hispanic. He was later victorious over Republican Arlette Molina.
[edit] External links
- U.S. Congressman Al Green official House site
- Al Green (politician) at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Federal Election Commission — Alexander Green campaign finance reports and data
- On the Issues — Al Green issue positions and quotes
- OpenSecrets.org — Al Green campaign contributions
- Project Vote Smart — Representative Al Green (TX) profile
- Washington Post — Congress Votes Database: Al Green voting record
| Preceded by Nick Lampson |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 9th congressional district 2005 – present |
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