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- Craig_Washington abstract "Craig Anthony Washington (born October 12, 1941) is an American lawyer and Democratic Party politician from Texas who served in the Texas State Senate and the United States House of Representatives. The son of Roy and Azalia Washington, Washington graduated from Prairie View A&M University in 1966 and was originally interested in becoming a doctor, but as admissions to medical school had already ceased, Washington decided to instead apply at Texas Southern University's law school.[citation needed]In 1972, the state of Texas began electing members of the state House of Representatives and State Senate, for the first time, by single-member districts. Washington, along with four other minority candidates, Anthony Hall, George T. "Mickey" Leland, Benny Reyes and Cecil Bush, (dubbed the "People's Five"), ran for seats in the Texas House of Representatives. Washington was elected, and represented District 86 in the state House from 1973 to 1982. He then represented District 13 in the state senate from 1983 until 1989.Washington was elected as a Democrat to the 101st United States Congress for Texas's 18th congressional district, by special election, December 9, 1989, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Mickey Leland. He was reelected to the 102nd United States Congress and 103rd United States Congress and served from December 9, 1989, to January 3, 1995. He took stands against some projects, like the International Space Station, where spending would have flowed to his district.In March, 1994, Washington was routed in the Democratic primary by Houston City Councilwoman Sheila Jackson Lee, winning only 36.5 percent of the vote. Lee won in November and still holds the seat today.Since leaving Congress, Washington has practiced law in Houston, Texas and Bastrop, Texas.On New Year's Day 2008, Washington shot at a car containing two teenagers. After being indicted by a grand jury in 2009, he agreed to two years of probation. However, Washington's attorney subsequently claimed that Washington fired because his life was in danger. Washington has since countersued the teenagers, alleging assault and property damage.The Internal Revenue Service has also sued Washington, alleging that he owes $610,000 in unpaid taxes.".
- Craig_Washington activeYearsEndDate "1995-01-03".
- Craig_Washington activeYearsStartDate "1989-12-09".
- Craig_Washington birthDate "1941-10-12".
- Craig_Washington birthPlace Gregg_County,_Texas.
- Craig_Washington birthPlace Longview,_Texas.
- Craig_Washington birthPlace Texas.
- Craig_Washington birthYear "1941".
- Craig_Washington occupation Lawyer.
- Craig_Washington party Democratic_Party_(United_States).
- Craig_Washington region Texas.
- Craig_Washington region Texas's_18th_congressional_district.
- Craig_Washington region Texas_Senate,_District_13.
- Craig_Washington residence Texas.
- Craig_Washington successor Larry_Q._Evans.
- Craig_Washington successor Rodney_Ellis.
- Craig_Washington successor Sheila_Jackson_Lee.
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- Craig_Washington after Larry_Q._Evans.
- Craig_Washington after Rodney_Ellis.
- Craig_Washington after Sheila_Jackson_Lee.
- Craig_Washington almaMater "Prairie View A&M Uni.".
- Craig_Washington almaMater "Texas Southern Uni. Law School".
- Craig_Washington before Mickey_Leland.
- Craig_Washington before Walter_Mengden.
- Craig_Washington before Charles_Finnell.
- Craig_Washington birthDate "1941-10-12".
- Craig_Washington birthPlace Gregg_County,_Texas.
- Craig_Washington birthPlace Longview,_Texas.
- Craig_Washington birthPlace Texas.
- Craig_Washington dateOfBirth "1941-10-12".
- Craig_Washington district "13".
- Craig_Washington district "18".
- Craig_Washington district "86".
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- Craig_Washington hometown "Houston".
- Craig_Washington house "Texas".
- Craig_Washington name "Craig Anthony Washington".
- Craig_Washington name "Washington, Craig Anthony".
- Craig_Washington occupation Lawyer.
- Craig_Washington party Democratic_Party_(United_States).
- Craig_Washington placeOfBirth Gregg_County,_Texas.
- Craig_Washington placeOfBirth Longview,_Texas.
- Craig_Washington placeOfBirth Texas.
- Craig_Washington predecessor Mickey_Leland.
- Craig_Washington predecessor Walter_Mengden.
- Craig_Washington predecessor "Charles Finnell".
- Craig_Washington residence Texas.
- Craig_Washington shortDescription "American politician".
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- Craig_Washington state "Texas".
- Craig_Washington stateHouse "Texas".
- Craig_Washington stateSenate "Texas".
- Craig_Washington successor Rodney_Ellis.
- Craig_Washington successor Sheila_Jackson_Lee.
- Craig_Washington successor "Larry Q. Evans".
- Craig_Washington termEnd "1983".
- Craig_Washington termEnd "1989".
- Craig_Washington termEnd "1995-01-03".
- Craig_Washington termStart "1973".
- Craig_Washington termStart "1983".
- Craig_Washington termStart "1989-12-09".
- Craig_Washington title Texas_Senate,_District_13.
- Craig_Washington title Texas_House_of_Representatives,_District_86.
- Craig_Washington years "1973".
- Craig_Washington years "1983".
- Craig_Washington years "1989".
- Craig_Washington description "American politician".
- Craig_Washington description "American politician".
- Craig_Washington subject Category:1941_births.
- Craig_Washington subject Category:African-American_members_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives.
- Craig_Washington subject Category:African-American_politicians.
- Craig_Washington subject Category:Living_people.
- Craig_Washington subject Category:Members_of_the_Texas_House_of_Representatives.
- Craig_Washington subject Category:Members_of_the_United_States_House_of_Representatives_from_Texas.
- Craig_Washington subject Category:People_from_Houston,_Texas.
- Craig_Washington subject Category:People_from_Longview,_Texas.
- Craig_Washington subject Category:Prairie_View_A&M_University_alumni.
- Craig_Washington subject Category:Texas_Southern_University_alumni.
- Craig_Washington subject Category:Texas_State_Senators.
- Craig_Washington subject Category:Texas_lawyers.
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- Craig_Washington comment "Craig Anthony Washington (born October 12, 1941) is an American lawyer and Democratic Party politician from Texas who served in the Texas State Senate and the United States House of Representatives.".
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