Rick Boucher

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Rick Boucher
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 9th district
In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 2011
Preceded by	William Wampler
Succeeded by	Morgan Griffith
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 39th district
In office January 8, 1975 – December 27, 1982
Preceded by	George M. Warren Jr.
Succeeded by	James P. Jones
Personal details
Born	Frederick Carlyle Boucher (1946-08-01) August 1, 1946 (age 77) Abingdon, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Amy Hauslohner
Residence(s)	Abingdon, Virginia
Education	Roanoke College (BA) University of Virginia (JD)
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Rick Boucher's voice Boucher speaks in opposition to Patriot Act reauthorization Recorded July 21, 2005

Frederick Carlyle Boucher (/ˈbaʊtʃər/; born August 1, 1946) is an American politician who was the U.S. representative for Virginia's 9th congressional district from 1983 to 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party. He was defeated in his bid for a 15th term by Republican Morgan Griffith in the 2010 elections.