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'''Michael Clifton Burgess''' (born December 23, 1950 (age {{age|1950|12|23}})) currently serves as the [[Republican]] U.S. Representative from [[Texas]]' 26th congressional district, covering the majority of Denton County, to the northwest of [[Dallas]]. He is an OB/GYN by profession, and much of his legislation pertains to medical issues, written from a primarily [[conservative]] viewpoint.

'''Michael Clifton Burgess''' (born December 23, 1950 (age {{age|1950|12|23}})) currently serves as the [[Republican]] U.S. Representative from [[Texas]]' 26th congressional district, covering the majority of Denton County, to the northwest of [[Dallas]]. The 26th District was the former home of [[Dick Armey]], whom Burgess replaced in a mild primary runoff upset (defeating Dick's son Scott); as the district is solidly Republican he has faced only minimal opposition since his initial election.

 

He is an OB/GYN by profession, and much of his legislation pertains to medical issues, written from a primarily [[conservative]] viewpoint.

In late July 2020, Burgess joined 71 House Republicans as well as all Democrats in voting to remove [[American Civil War|Civil War]]-era statues.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/23/the-list-72-republicans-vote-with-democrats-to-remove-civil-war-era-memorabilia-from-u-s-capitol/ The List: 72 Republicans Vote with Democrats to Remove Civil War-Era Memorabilia from U.S. Capitol]</ref>

In late July 2020, Burgess joined 71 House Republicans as well as all Democrats in voting to remove [[American Civil War|Civil War]]-era statues.<ref>[https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2020/07/23/the-list-72-republicans-vote-with-democrats-to-remove-civil-war-era-memorabilia-from-u-s-capitol/ The List: 72 Republicans Vote with Democrats to Remove Civil War-Era Memorabilia from U.S. Capitol]</ref>