Michael C. Burgess

Michael C. Burgess (born December 23, 1950) is a physician and politician from the state of Texas, currently representing the state's 26th Congressional district (map) in the United States House of Representatives. In his eventful 2002 campaign to succeed retiring Representative Dick Armey, Burgess defeated Armey's son Scott in the Republican primary and then in the general election defeated Democrat Paul LeBon, who as an infant had been delivered by Burgess in his capacity as an obstetrician.

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December 23 - 1950 - Physician - Politician - State - Texas - United States House of Representatives - 2002 - Dick Armey - Obstetrician

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Burgess was born in Rochester, Minnesota and graduated from North Texas State University. He graduated from the medical school at the University of Texas in Houston and completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas.

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Rochester, Minnesota - North Texas State University - Medical school - University of Texas - Houston - Obstetrics and Gynecology - Parkland Memorial Hospital - Dallas

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Burgess worked in Obstetrics and Gynaecology for over 20 years, delivering over 3000 babies in North Texas, and made his first run for elective office in the 2002 Republican primary to fill the seat of Congressman Richard Armey.

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Obstetrics - Gynaecology - 2002 - Republican - Primary - Richard Armey

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