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Rick Boucher
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For other uses, see Richard Boucher (disambiguation).
Frederick Carlyle Boucher (/ˈbaʊtʃər/; born August 1, 1946) is an American politician who was the U.S. representative for Virginia's 9th congressional district from 1983 to 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He was defeated in his bid for a 15th term by Republican Morgan Griffith in the 2010 elections.
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 9th district | |
In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 2011 | |
Preceded by | William Wampler |
Succeeded by | Morgan Griffith |
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 39th district | |
In office January 8, 1975 – December 27, 1982 | |
Preceded by | George M. Warren Jr. |
Succeeded by | James P. Jones |
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Born | Frederick Carlyle Boucher (1946-08-01) August 1, 1946 (age 77) Abingdon, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Amy Hauslohner |
Residence(s) | Abingdon, Virginia |
Education | Roanoke College (BA) University of Virginia (JD) |
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Boucher speaks in opposition to Patriot Act reauthorization Recorded July 21, 2005 | |
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