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Barry Goldwater Jr.
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California |
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| In office April 29, 1969 – January 3, 1983 |
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| Preceded by | Edwin Reinecke |
| Succeeded by | Bobbi Fiedler (Redistricting) |
| Constituency | 27th district (1969–1975) 20th district (1975–1983) |
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Barry Morris Goldwater Jr.
July 15, 1938 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
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Susan Lee Gherman
(m. 1972; div. 1979) |
| Children | Barry M. Goldwater III |
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| Alma mater | University of Colorado Boulder Arizona State University (BS) |
Barry Morris Goldwater Jr. (born July 15, 1938) is an American politician. He was a member of the Republican Party. He served in the United States House of Representatives for California. He was a representative from 1969 to 1983. His father was Barry Goldwater, a well-known U.S. Senator. His father also ran for president in 1964.
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Early Life and Education
Barry Goldwater Jr. was born in Los Angeles, California, on July 15, 1938. His parents were Barry Goldwater and Margaret Johnson. He went to Staunton Military Academy in Staunton, Virginia. He graduated from there in 1957.
He then attended the University of Colorado. Later, he graduated from Arizona State University in 1962. Before becoming a politician, he worked in different jobs. He was a stockbroker, a public relations executive, and worked in import-export.
In 1972, he married Susan Lee Gherman. They had one son, Barry M. Goldwater III. The couple later divorced in May 1979.
Political Career
Serving in Congress
In 1969, a politician named Edwin Reinecke left his job in Congress. This created an open spot for California's 27th district. This area covered parts of northern Los Angeles County.
In a special election, Goldwater became the Republican choice. John Van de Kamp was the Democratic choice. Goldwater won the election with 57% of the votes. He served for the rest of that term. He was reelected two more times.
Before the 1974 election, his district boundaries changed. He was then elected to represent the 20th district. He won four more terms in that district.
While in Washington, Goldwater worked on important committees. These included the Committee on Public Works and Transportation. He also served on the Joint Committee on Energy. He was part of the Committee on Science and Technology.
He helped create many new laws. One of his most important laws was the Privacy Act of 1974. This law helps protect private information. It stops governments and businesses from sharing personal data without permission.
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In 1982, his district was combined with another. He decided not to run for the House again. Instead, he ran for the Senate. He lost the Republican nomination to Pete Wilson. Wilson later became the Governor of California.
Political Support and Advocacy
In the 1980 presidential election, Goldwater supported Ronald Reagan. Reagan was a family friend. Reagan won the election against Jimmy Carter.
In 2003, California had a special election to remove its governor. Goldwater supported Arnold Schwarzenegger in this election. He even had a public debate with Ron Reagan, who was President Reagan's son.
In 2007, Goldwater supported Ron Paul for president. Paul was a Republican from Texas. Goldwater went to New Hampshire to campaign for Paul in 2008.
In 2008, Goldwater was listed as a vice-presidential candidate in Louisiana. He was on a ticket called the "Louisiana Taxpayers Party." This ticket supported Ron Paul for president. They received over 9,000 votes in Louisiana.
In 2015, Goldwater led a group called TUSK. This stands for "Tell Utilities Solar won't be Killed." The group wanted to promote solar energy. They supported a policy called net metering. This policy helps people who generate their own solar power.
Business Career
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After leaving politics, Goldwater moved to Los Angeles. He started a career in finance. He focused on security law and underwriting. He worked with large U.S. banks and insurance companies.
He became a member of the New York Stock Exchange. He also became a partner at Wedbush Securities.
Today, Goldwater lives in Phoenix, Arizona. He lives near his son, Barry M. Goldwater III.
He has served on the board of the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program. This program helps students interested in science and math. As of 2018, he is on the board of directors for the Goldwater Institute. This group studies public policies. They support ideas like economic independence and individual rights. They also believe in limited government.
Goldwater still keeps in touch with political leaders. He is active in the conservative political movement. He is also a member of the American Numismatic Association. He is currently a director at the National Collector's Mint.
Awards and Honors
Goldwater has received several awards for his work. He won an Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. He also received an award from the President's Commission on Employment of the Handicapped.
He earned the Distinguished Service Award of the A.C.A. He also received the Conscience of the Congress Award. This award came from the American Conservative Union.
