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  Blackburn, Benjamin B.
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NameBenjamin B. Blackburn
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Atlanta, Georgia , United States
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Born February 14, 1927 (97 years)
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Infoborn in Atlanta, Fulton County, Ga., February 14, 1927; attended the public schools in Atlanta, Ga.; graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1947, and from Emory University School of Law in 1954; during the Second World War served in the United States Navy, 1944-1946; during the Korean conflict again served in the United States Navy, 1950-1952; was retired as a lieutenant commander in the United States Naval Reserve; served in the State attorney general�s office, 1955-1957; admitted to the bar in 1954 and commenced private practice in Atlanta, Ga., after service with the State attorney general; elected as a Republican to the Ninetieth and to the three succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1967-January 3, 1975); was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1974 to the Ninety-fourth Congress; is a resident of Atlanta, Ga.


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  08/10/1982 GA Governor - R Primary Lost 40.81% (-18.37%)
  11/05/1974 GA District 4 Lost 44.92% (-10.16%)
  11/07/1972 GA District 4 Won 75.91% (+51.83%)
  11/03/1970 GA District 4 Won 65.15% (+30.31%)
  11/05/1968 GA District 4 Won 57.52% (+15.05%)
  11/08/1966 GA District 4 Won 50.16% (+0.33%)
ENDORSEMENTS
US Vice President - Appointment - Dec 19, 1974 NPA Reject