Frost, Martin (Jonas Martin), 1942-

<p>Jonas Martin Frost III (born January 1, 1942) is an American politician, who was the Democratic representative to the U.S. House of Representatives for Texas's 24th congressional district from 1979 to 2005.</p>

<p>Frost was born to a Jewish family in Glendale, California, the son of Doris (nee Marwil) and Jack Frost. He has one sister, Carol Frost Wagner. His grandfather, Joe Frost, was co-founder of Frost Brothers Department Store. In 1949, his family moved to Fort Worth, Texas where his father took a job with Convair Aircraft. In 1964, he graduated from the University of Missouri with a bachelor of journalism and a Bachelor of Arts in history. As a student, Frost was editor of The Maneater, is a brother of Zeta Beta Tau, and was tapped by Omicron Delta Kappa and QEBH.</p>

<p>After graduating, Frost worked as a newspaper reporter, including positions at The News Journal of Wilmington, Delaware. He received his Juris Doctor degree from the Georgetown University Law Center in 1970. Following his graduation he worked as a law clerk for Federal Judge Sarah T. Hughes of the Northern District of Texas, after which he practiced law in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. In addition, Frost was a legal commentator on KERA-TV.</p>

FROST, Jonas Martin, a Representative from Texas; born in Glendale, Los Angeles County, Calif., January 1, 1942; graduated from R.L. Paschal High School, Fort Worth, Tex., 1960; B.A. and B.J., University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo., 1964; J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C., 1970; United States Army Reserves, 1966-1972; lawyer, private practice; journalist; law clerk for United State Judge Sarah T. Hughes, for the Northern District of Texas, 1970-1971; delegate, Democratic National Convention, 1976, 1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, and 2000; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-sixth and to the twelve succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1979-January 3, 2005); chair, House Democratic Caucus (One Hundred Sixth through One Hundred Eighth Congresses); unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 2004.

<p><b>RACES</b>
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<li> 11/02/2004 TX - District 32 Lost 44.02% (-10.30%)</li>
<li> 03/09/2004 TX - District 32 - D Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)</li>
<li> 11/05/2002 TX DIstrict 24 Won 64.66% (+30.71%)</li>
<li> 01/01/2001 Democratic Caucus Chair Won 100.00% (+100.00%)</li>
<li> 11/07/2000 TX District 24 Won 61.79% (+25.11%)</li>
<li> 01/01/1999 Democratic Caucus Chair Won 52.68% (+5.37%)</li>
<li> 11/03/1998 TX District 24 Won 57.48% (+16.55%)</li>
<li> 11/05/1996 TX District 24 Won 55.75% (+16.68%)</li>
<li> 11/00/1996 Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Won 100.00% (+100.00%)</li>
<li> 11/08/1994 TX District 24 Won 52.83% (+5.65%)</li>
<li> 11/00/1994 Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Chairman Won 100.00% (+100.00%)</li>
<li> 03/08/1994 TX District 24- D Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)</li>
<li> 11/03/1992 TX District 24 Won 59.80% (+19.59%)</li>
<li> 03/10/1992 TX District 24 - D Primary Won 100.00% (+100.00%)</li>
<li> 11/06/1990 TX District 24 Won 100.00% (+100.00%)</li>
<li> 06/21/1989 Democratic Caucus Vice-Chair Lost 29.25% (-28.85%)</li>
<li> 11/08/1988 TX District 24 Won 92.61% (+85.21%)</li>
<li> 11/04/1986 TX District 24 Won 67.23% (+34.45%)</li>
<li> 05/03/1986 TX District 24 - D Primary Won 93.20% (+86.39%)</li>
<li> 11/06/1984 TX District 24 Won 59.47% (+18.94%)</li>
<li> 05/05/1984 TX District 24 - D Primary Won 92.04% (+84.07%)</li>
<li> 11/02/1982 TX District 24 Won 72.85% (+46.84%)</li>
<li> 11/04/1980 TX District 24 Won 61.29% (+22.58%)</li>
<li> 11/07/1978 TX - District 24 Won 54.06% (+8.12%)</li>
<li> 05/06/1978 TX District 24 - D Primary Won 55.07% (+10.14%)</li>
<li> 05/04/1974 TX District 24 - D Primary Lost 42.07% (-15.87%)</li>
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