He polled 79,416 votes ( 55 percent ) to Sarpalius 's 63,923 votes ( 44 percent ) .
Thornberry defeated Democratic Congressman Bill Sarpalius in the 1994 general election , a heavily Republican year nationwide .
Thornberry polled 79,416 votes ( 55 percent ) to Congressman 's 63,923 votes ( 44 percent ) .
Thornberry defeated Democratic Congressman Bill Sarpalius in the 1994 general election , a heavily Republican year nationwide .