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Summary

Governor Rick Perry

Biographical

Current Office: Governor (TX) , Republican
First Elected: 11/05/2000
Last Elected: 11/02/2010
Next Election: 2014
On The Ballot: Campaign Suspended, Republican for President
Gender: Male
Family: Wife: Anita; 2 Children: Griffin, Sydney
Birth Date: 03/04/1950
Birth Place: Paint Creek, TX
Religion: Methodist

Recent Public Statements

Gov. Perry: Higher Education Must Be Affordable, Accountable, Accessible

May 15, 2012 - Gov. Rick Perry today underscored the importance of higher education to the future prosperity of Texas, and reiterated his commitment to making it more affordable, ...

Text of Gov. Perry's Remarks at the Power on for Texas Film, Interactive and Tourism Conference

May 15, 2012 - Our film and music industries, our emerging video game and interactive media companies and our travel industry all represent communities that have to be creative, ...

USAF Decision Puts Gulf Coast Lives in Danger

May 11, 2012 - As Hurricane Ike neared the Texas coast in 2008, hundreds of hospital patients and nursing home residents were in harm's way, facing a difficult escape ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2010 National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Positions on Gun Rights A+
2010 Texas State Rifle Association Positions on Gun Rights A+
2003-2008 The Cato Institute Overall Fiscal Policy Score 60%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $20,541,051.79
Total Spent $20,123,844.88
Cash On Hand $417,206.91
Debt $14,463.66
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 04/30/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Rick Perry refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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Most Recent Issue Positions Researched by Project Vote Smart

Contact Information

Campaign Email
campaign@rickperry.org

Campaign Webmail
http://www.rickperry.org/contact-us/

Campaign Website
http://www.rickperry.org/

Campaign Website - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/GovernorPerry

Campaign Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/governorperry

Campaign Website - Twitter
http://twitter.com/#!/TeamRickPerry

Campaign
Texans for Rick Perry Private Mailbox 217, Post Office Box 2013
Austin, TX 78768
Phone: 512-478-3276
Fax: 512-478-4734

Campaign
Post Office Box 12726
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 855-887-5627

Capitol Webmail
http://www.governor.state.tx.us/contact

Capitol Website
http://www.governor.state.tx.us/

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/govperry

Capitol
Office of the Governor
Post Office Box 12428
Austin, TX 78711-2428
Phone: 512-463-2000
Phone: 512-463-1782
Fax: 512-463-1849
Toll Free: 800-843-5789

Capitol
State Insurance Building
1100 San Jacinto
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512-463-2000
Phone: 512-463-1782
Fax: 512-463-1849
Toll Free: 800-843-5789

Key Staff
Post Office Box 12428
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 512-463-2000
Fax: 512-463-5571

Key Staff
Post Office Box 12428
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 512-463-2000
Fax: 512-463-5571

Key Staff
Post Office Box 12428
Austin, TX 78711
Phone: 512-463-2000
Fax: 512-463-5571

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