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Gary Condit is an American politician and businessman who has a net worth of $1 million. He served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 15th district from September 1989 to January 1993, and from California's 18th district from January 1993 to January 2003.
Condit gained notoriety for his extramarital affair with Chandra Levy, a case that made headlines in 2001. He was not forthcoming about their relationship during the investigation into her disappearance, although another man was later convicted of her murder. This conviction, however, was overturned due to a lack of evidence and unreliable testimony. Post-scandal, Condit relocated to Arizona, where he operated two Baskin-Robbins ice cream shops, which ultimately failed. He then served as the president of the Phoenix Institute of Desert Agriculture.
Early Life
Gary Condit was born on April 21, 1948, in Salina, Oklahoma, to Velma Jean and Adrian Burl Condit, a Baptist minister. Raised in Oklahoma, he attended Nathan Hale High School in Tulsa. During summers, he worked in the oil fields as a roustabout. In 1967, the family moved to Ceres, California, where Condit's father became a pastor. Condit attended Modesto Junior College and later earned a B.A. from California State University, Stanislaus in 1972.
Career
Condit began his political career in 1972 as a member of the Ceres city council and became the mayor in 1974 at age 25—the youngest in Ceres' history. He then served on the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors from 1976 to 1982 before being elected to the California State Assembly.
In 1989, Condit was elected to Congress in a special election, filling the seat left by House Democratic Whip Tony Coelho's resignation. He was re-elected multiple times, often without Republican opposition. His most prominent role was as a senior member of the House Intelligence Committee.
Political Stance
Condit was considered more conservative than many Democrats from California's Central Valley. He identified as a Blue Dog Democrat, often voting against President Bill Clinton. However, he also took populist progressive stances, such as opposing NAFTA and voting against the repeal of Glass-Steagall and the Iraq War.
Noteworthy Events
During the Monica Lewinsky scandal, Condit openly criticized President Clinton. As a House Intelligence Committee member, Condit was privy to sensitive information following the September 11 attacks.
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Condit lost the Democratic primary in 2002 to Dennis Cardoza, attributed largely to personal scandals. He left Congress in January 2003, with one of his final acts being the sole "nay" vote on expelling Congressman James Traficant after his corruption conviction.
Post-politics, Condit moved to Arizona to run Baskin-Robbins franchises, which eventually failed. By 2012, he was president of the Phoenix Institute of Desert Agriculture, which dissolved in 2015. He returned to California and became a lobbyist.
Personal Life
Condit married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn Berry, in 1967 at age 18. He falsified his birth year on their marriage license to avoid needing parental consent. They have a son named Chad.
Chandra Levy Scandal
In 2001, Condit was embroiled in scandal when Chandra Levy, a 23-year-old intern from his district, disappeared. Condit initially denied an affair, but Levy's aunt revealed their relationship. Condit was not a formal suspect, but Levy's family believed he withheld information. Her remains were found in May 2002, and her death was ruled a homicide.
Condit was never charged and is viewed as innocent in Levy's death. He sued a "Vanity Fair" writer for alleging he ordered Levy's killing, a claim settled in 2005. In 2009, Ingmar Guandique was charged and convicted of Levy's murder but had his conviction overturned in 2015 due to unreliable witness testimony. The case remains unsolved.
