Anthony Gonzalez

Anthony Gonzalez REPRepublican

American football player and politician (born 1984)

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Anthony GonzalezREPRepublican American football player and politician (born 1984)
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Years of Experience
OHResidence (state)

Anthony E. Gonzalez (born September 18, 1984) is an American politician and former professional football player. He served as the U.S. representative for Ohio's 16th congressional district from 2019 to 2023. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes, where he studied philosophy. He was selected by the Indianapolis Colts with the final pick in the first round of the 2007 NFL draft. Following his sports career, which was cut short by injuries, he enrolled in graduate studies at Stanford University and earned a master's degree. Gonzalez was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives on November 6, 2018, sworn in on January 3, 2019, and reelected in 2020. In September 2021, Gonzalez announced he would not seek another term.

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Campaign Funding

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$1,920,541
Total Raised
$1,853,970
Total Spent
$66,572
Cash on Hand
Top Industries  (1 - 4 of 10) View All Industries
99%
Leadership PACs$121,250
99%
Real Estate$120,700
83%
Securities & Investment$101,100
64%
Retired$78,290
64%
Steel Production$77,800
55%
Misc Manufacturing & Distributing$67,750
49%
Lawyers/Law Firms$60,163
32%
Automotive$38,600
29%
Insurance$35,300
26%
Electric Utilities$31,350
Direct campaign contributions grouped by the industry industry of each donor/PAC.

Largest Contributors

Funding generally from an organization's PAC or its members/employees. Organizations did not donate directly.
Financial Data Source: Center for Responsive Politics
Education5 - 5 of 3
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Master of Business Administration
2012
Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts philosophy
2003 - 2006
Saint Ignatius High School
Past Positions1 - 4 of 4
Representative
United States House of Representatives, Ohio
2019 - 2023
Player
Indianapolis Colts, National Football League (NFL)
2007 - 2012
Player
New England Patriots, National Football League (NFL)
2012
Former Chief Operating Officer
Chalk Schools
Other Experience1 - 1 of 1
Former Member
Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development and Insurance, United States House of Representatives
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