Which American Republican politician began their political career first: Michael Clifton Burgess or Richard Keith Armey?
Michael C. Burgess Michael Clifton Burgess (born December 23, 1950) is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives representing  's 26 congressional district . In 2002, he defeated Scott Armey, the son of House Majority Leader and then-U.S. Representative Dick Armey, in a primary runoff election. Prior to his election, he practiced as a doctor of obstetrics and gynecology.
George Geist George F. Geist (June 18, 1955) is an American Republican Party politician, who served in the New Jersey State Senate from 2003 to 2004, where he represented the 4th Legislative District. He had earlier served six terms in the General Assembly, from 1992 to 2003.