Charles E. Wiggins

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Charles E. Wiggins

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth December 3, 1927
Date of Death March 2, 2000 (Age: 72)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Charles E. Wiggins holds a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Southern California. He served as a First Lieutenant in the United States Army and began his career as a law clerk before transitioning into local government as a councilman and mayor in El Monte. Wiggins spent twelve years in Congress, where he notably voted to impeach President Nixon. Following his congressional service, he returned to private practice and was later appointed to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit by President Ronald Reagan.

Political Ideas

Charles E. Wiggins blends fiscal conservatism with progressive social policies, advocating for tax cuts for middle-class families while supporting robust civil rights protections. His approach to environmental regulation suggests a calculated balance between economic growth and natural resource protection, hinting at a nuanced understanding of regional economic dynamics. Wiggins's stance on defense underscores a commitment to national security, yet his support for increased military spending reveals a tension with his economic policies. His ideological agility is further exemplified by his shifting stance on Nixon, revealing a principled yet adaptable political identity.

Campaigns
1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 39th congressional district election, 1976

122,657 votes (58.57%)

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

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California's 39th congressional district election, 1974

87,995 votes (55.23%)

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

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California's 25th congressional district election, 1972

115,908 votes (67.60%)

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

Election History

California's 25th congressional district election, 1970

116,169 votes (63.29%)

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

Election History

California's 25th congressional district election, 1968

141,600 votes (68.63%)

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

Election History

California's 25th congressional district election, 1966

70,154 votes (52.55%)

Win