Otto G. Miessner

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Otto Gustav Miessner
Democratic Party
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 8th District
In Office: 2019-Present
Preceded By	Dave Reichert
Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 48th District
In Office: 2017-2019
Preceded By	Jonathan McIntyre
Succeeded By	Jonathan McIntyre
Military Service
Allegiance	United States
Service Branch	Navy
Years Active	1984-1992
Rank	Commander
Commands	USS Benjamin Franklin
Wars	Persian Gulf War
Military Awards	Navy Cross, Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Discharge	Honorable (Resignation)
Personal Life
Born	1.May.1966 Rostock, DDR (East Germany)
Spouse	none
Children	Cormac "Mac" Miessner (Adopted 1998)
Religion	Roman Catholic
Residence	Medina, Washington
Occupation	Politician, Business Executive, Student, Military Serviceman
Education
University	Harvard
College	Harvard Business School
Degree	Master of Business Administration
Graduated	1998
Graduating Honors	Summa cum Laude

Otto Gustav Miessner (born May 1. 1966) is the United States Representative for Washington State's 8th Congressional District. He is a former Navy serviceman and State Representative.

Contents 1 Biographical 1.1 Early Life 1.2 Defection 2 Past Election Results 2.1 House of Representatives 3 2006-2010, United States House of Representatives 3.1 2010 New York Senate Race 3.2 Key Positions 3.3 Key Votes 3.4 Committee assignments 3.5 Sponsored legislation 3.6 2012 Presidential Election

Biographical

Early Life

Miessner was born on May 1, 1966 in Rostock, DDR. He is the only son of Heinrich and Carmen Miessner. His father was a Flottillenadmiral (Rear Admiral) in the German People's Navy and his mother was a nurse at a nearby hospital. He enjoyed being on board navy ships in his youth, a reason he cited for later joining the Navy.

Defection

In July 1972, Miessner's father defected with his family to the United States. His father stole many navy papers and went with his family to Berlin, where they were smuggled through the Berlin Wall and brought to the United States. His family remained in government custody for several months, and his parents became naturalized American citizens on September 11, 1972. His family moved to Manchester, New Hampshire

Past Election Results

House of Representatives

Election Result for New York 5th District, U.S. House, 2006
Party		Candidate	Status	%
	Republican	Mario Altobelli	Challenger	35%
	Democratic	Archie Sanford	Challenger	62%

Election Result for New York 5th District, U.S. House, 2008
Party		Candidate	Status	%
	Republican	Mario Altobelli	Challenger	33%
	Democratic	Archie Sanford	Incumbent	65%

2006-2010, United States House of Representatives

All of the records of the House were destroyed in the great Congressional disaster of September 25th, 2010. Therefore, no record of Congressman Sanford's service exists.

2010 New York Senate Race

Congressman Sanford declared his intention to run for the vacant Senate seat left by the late Chuck Schumer (D-NY).

Key Positions

Key Votes

Committee assignments

Sponsored legislation

2012 Presidential Election