Alphonzo E. Bell Jr.

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Alphonzo E. Bell Jr.

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth September 19, 1914
Date of Death April 25, 2004 (Age: 89)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Alphonzo E. Bell Jr. was born into a pioneering family in Southern California and attended the Webb School of California before earning a degree in political science from Occidental College. He served in the Army Air Force during World War II and later managed the family oil business, serving as president from 1947 to 1959. Bell also had a career as a rancher and cattleman. His educational background and business leadership provide a solid foundation for his professional expertise.

Political Ideas

Alphonzo E. Bell Jr. blends a traditional conservative economic approach with a surprisingly progressive stance on environmental issues, suggesting a deeply localized strategy that prioritizes regional interests over national trends. His background in the oil industry and ranching might typically align him with pro-business policies, yet his environmental record hints at a nuanced understanding of ecological sustainability. Bell Jr.'s rhetoric often emphasizes community values and regional identity, framing national debates through a distinctly Southern Californian lens.

Campaigns
1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 27th congressional district election, 1974

99,645 votes (63.83%)

Win
1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 28th congressional district election, 1972

142,102 votes (60.71%)

Win
1970: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 28th congressional district election, 1970

154,691 votes (69.27%)

Win
1968: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 28th congressional district election, 1968

168,208 votes (71.24%)

Win
1966: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 28th congressional district election, 1966

211,404 votes (72.28%)

Win
1964: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 28th congressional district election, 1964

205,473 votes (65.57%)

Win
1962: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 28th congressional district election, 1962

162,233 votes (63.97%)

Win
1960: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 16th congressional district election, 1960

83,601 votes (55.40%)

Win