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.
Mac Collins Michael Allen Collins (born October 15, 1944), American politician, was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1993 to 2005, representing the  's 8 congressional district (previously  's 3 congressional district from 1993 to 2003). He was an unsuccessful candidate for Senate in 2004.