Cliff Stearns
Clifford Bundy Stearns Sr. (born April 16, 1941) is an American businessman and politician who was the U.S. representative for Florida's 6th congressional district from 1989 to 2013. He is a member of the Republican Party.
Cliff Stearns | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 6th district | |
| In office January 3, 1989 – January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Buddy MacKay |
| Succeeded by | Ted Yoho (Redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Clifford Bundy Stearns April 16, 1941 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Joan Stearns |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | George Washington University |
| Awards | Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1963–1967 |
| Rank | Captain |
On August 14, 2012, Stearns lost to veterinarian Ted Yoho in a four-way Republican primary by about one percent of the vote.
In 2012, Stearns donated a collection of his papers to The George Washington University. The collection largely consists of his committee work, but also includes personal and political correspondence, briefing books, and travel agendas. The collection is currently under the care of GW's Special Collections Research Center, located in the Estelle and Melvin Gelman Library.
Since leaving Congress, he has worked for APCO Worldwide, a public relations firm headquartered in Washington D.C. Stearns is also a member of APCO Worldwide International Advisory Council. He sits on the boards of the Graduate School of Political Management at The George Washington University, Minority Media & Telecom Council, and the United States Association of Former Members of Congress.