Eric Cantor
Eric Ivan Cantor
Eric Cantor of Richmond served as U.S. House Majority Leader, the highest congressional post held by a Jewish American.
- Profession
- Congressman, Businessman
- From
- Richmond, Virginia
- Born
- June 6, 1963
- Years active
- 1992–present
Early life
Born in Richmond in 1963, Cantor practiced law and worked in his family's real-estate business before entering politics.
Career
He represented Virginia's 7th district and rose to House Majority Leader from 2011 to 2014, becoming a central figure in national Republican politics.
Major achievements
He was the highest-ranking Jewish member of Congress in American history.
Legacy
Cantor's tenure and surprising 2014 primary defeat became a defining moment in modern American politics.
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