MPR: Campaign 2002: Clyde Billington

Clyde Billington
Born: Missouri, raised in Waterloo, IA.
Personal: Married (Ellie), one daughter
Resides: Maplewood
Education: B.R.E. degree from Baptist College of Pennsylvania, B.A. from the State University of New York at Binghamton; M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Iowa in ancient history.
Occupation: Management consultant for IBM
Political experience: Chair of the 4th Congressional District; Chair of the Minnesota Educators for Bush; Member of the State Republican Platform Committee
See Campaign contributor info.

RESOURCES AND LINKS

•www.billingtonforcongress.com/

•E-mail candidate

4th District Congress

Clyde Billington (GOP)

Snapshot

Clyde Billington was raised as a Democrat; his father was a union official. In college, Billington became a Republican and he has served in a number of positions in the Republican Party of Minnesota.

Billington serves on the board of the Near East Archaeological Society, directs the Institute for Biblical Archaeology, and is managing editor of Artifax magazine, a quarterly dedicated to archaeological discoveries in the Middle East. He often does seminars in churches on biblical archaeology. Billington enjoys fishing and hunting, including wild turkeys on the family farm in Missouri. He is a member of the United Sportsmen of Minnesota and of the National Rifle Association. He is also studying to obtain his amateur radio license. In addition, he relaxes by playing his five-string, bluegrass banjo.

Campaigns

While Billlington has helped on several campaigns, this is his first run for office. It will be an uphill battle for a Republican in this solidly Democratic district.



	From the Campaign Trail
	Pawlenty sets stage for Capitol revolution Nov. 6 -- Minnesota Gov.-elect Tim Pawlenty met with reporters and talked with outgoing Gov. Jesse Ventura about making the transition into office on Wednesday. Pawlenty says the election means Republican ideals will have a much smoother time at the Capitol than in the past. (More) How did it happen? What does it mean? Nov. 6 -- Minnesota Republicans are ecstatic, and Democrats are reeling from the near-Republican sweep of the general election. Republicans won races for U.S. Senate, governor, two closely-watched suburban congressional seats, and all but one constitutional office. Political observers say the reasons range from the messages of the campaigns to reaction to the memorial service for the late Sen. Paul Wellstone. (More) Coleman wins; Mondale concedes Nov. 6 -- Exactly one week after he entered Minnesota's Senate race as a fill-in for the late Sen. Paul Wellstone, Walter Mondale conceded that race on Wednesday to Republican Norm Coleman. "It appears that this election has been decided and a few minutes ago I called Senator-elect Coleman to congratulate him on his success and wish him and Laurie the best in his new assignment," Mondale told supporters at a St. Paul hotel. (More) Pawlenty wins governor's race Nov. 6 -- For the first time in 12 years, a Minnesota governor will have support from at least one legislative house. Riding the wave of support in the population-rich suburbs of the Twin Cities, Republican Tim Pawlenty is headed for the governor's office. (More) Congressional races go Republican way Nov. 6 -- Two of the hardest-fought congressional races in Minnesota went the Republican way Tuesday. Second District Rep. Bill Luther was ousted by Republican John Kline in their third matchup. Sixth District Rep. Mark Kennedy retained a congressional seat, easily beating DFLer Janet Robert. (More) GOP gains in the Legislature Nov. 6 - Republicans held on to their majority in the Minnesota House and strengthened their hand in the DFL-controlled Senate. All 134 legislative seats were on the ballot this year, and redistricting and retirements put many up for grabs. GOP leaders are pleased with their gains, while DFLers suffered some disappointing losses. (More)
	Other Campaign Stories
	•Coleman beats Mondale; claims Senate seat (11/6/02) •How did it happen? What does it mean? (11/6/02) •Pawlenty sets stage for Capitol revolution (11/6/02) •Pawlenty wins governor's race (11/6/02) •GOP earns 4-4 split with DFL in congressional delegation (11/6/02) •New faces in Legislature (11/6/02) •Hatch re-elected; Greens close to losing major party status (11/6/02) •Turnout is high in Minnesota (11/5/02) •Coleman, Mondale debate on election eve (11/4/02) •Ventura appoints Barkley to Senate (11/4/02) •Conflicting polls add to campaign confusion (11/3/02) (See a complete list of Campaign 2002 stories)

	E-mail this page

	Print this page

	Sign up to receive e-mail newsletters

	Audio help

	Text: Sm : Md : Lg