Archie Sanford
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| Democratic Party | ||||
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| Congressman | ||||
| Began Present Office: 2006 | ||||
| Electoral District | 5th Congressional district | |||
| State | New York | |||
| Region and Superregion | New York, Northeast | |||
| Previous Offices | Northeast Legislator, Flushing City Councillor | |||
| Born | February 5th, 1967 Flushing, Queens, New York | |||
| Spouse | ||||
| Religion | Unitarian | |||
| Residence | Flushing, New York | |||
| Occupation | Business Management | |||
| Education | New York University | |||
Archie G. Sanford (born February 5, 1947) is the United States Representative for the U.S. state of New York's 5th District congressional seat. He also served as a NY Board of Education member, Flushing City Councillor, and regional representative in the Northeast Legislature.
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Biographical
Sanford was born in 1967, eldest son of Grady Sanford and Esther Edith Bunker in Flushing, Queens, New York. Archie got his start on a loading dock in order to help pay for his education, as he lost both of his parents at a very early age. The immense pride that he took in his job as well as his expertise in business matters earned him a promotion, along with the opportunity to finish his B.A. degree in Business Management from New York University, which he earned in 1992.
His charisma and jovial attitude aided in his rise within the community, from NY Board of Education member, Community School District 25 (1994-1998) to Flushing City Councillor (1998-2002), to regional representative in the Northeast Legislature (2002-2006), and ending with a successful bid to become Congressman for the 20th District of New York in 2006. He has been in Congress ever since, winning reelection in 2008.
Representative Sanford has always been a strong supporter of labor and the rights of the American worker, and an advocate for environmental protections. He has also spoken out against the attacks on the rights of citizens and believes that a diverse America is a strong America. His associations include Kiwanis, the National Geographic Society, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and Habitat for Humanity. He is currently single.
Past Election Results
House of Representatives
| Election Result for New York 5th District, U.S. House, 2006 | ||||||
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| Party | Candidate | Status | % | |||
| Republican | Mario Altobelli | Challenger | 35% | |||
| Democratic | Archie Sanford | Challenger | 62% | |||
| Election Result for New York 5th District, U.S. House, 2008 | ||||||
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| Party | Candidate | Status | % | |||
| Republican | Mario Altobelli | Challenger | 33% | |||
| Democratic | Archie Sanford | Incumbent | 65% | |||
2006-present, United States House of Representatives
