George Brown Jr.

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George Brown Jr.

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth March 6, 1920
Date of Death July 15, 1999 (Age: 79)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

George Brown Jr. graduated from UCLA with a BS degree in Industrial Physics, where he also founded the University Cooperative Housing Association. He spent a significant portion of his career in public service, including roles in the city of Los Angeles, the California State Assembly, and the U.S. House of Representatives. Brown Jr. was an early advocate for environmental protection and public employee labor relations, proposing significant legislation on lead in gasoline and DDT. He also championed science and technology initiatives, including the first video conferences in the U.S. Congress between the U.S. and the Soviet Union/Russia.

Political Ideas

George Brown Jr.'s political identity is marked by an ideologically agile approach, blending progressive environmental advocacy with a surprising openness to technological innovation. His legislative efforts to ban lead in gasoline and DDT showcase a commitment to public health, while his whimsical proposal to ban the internal combustion engine hints at an unconventional yet forward-thinking policy stance. Brown Jr.'s strong opposition to the Vietnam War and advocacy for the relaxation of secrecy on remote sensing satellites reveal a nuanced stance on national security, balancing idealism with strategic pragmatism.

Campaigns
1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 42nd congressional district election, 1998

62,207 votes (55.29%)

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1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 42nd congressional district election, 1996

52,166 votes (50.48%)

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1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 42nd congressional district election, 1994

58,888 votes (51.12%)

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1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 42nd congressional district election, 1992

79,780 votes (50.67%)

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1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 36th congressional district election, 1990

72,409 votes (52.71%)

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1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 36th congressional district election, 1988

103,493 votes (54.00%)

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1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 36th congressional district election, 1986

78,118 votes (57.11%)

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1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 36th congressional district election, 1984

104,438 votes (56.60%)

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1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 36th congressional district election, 1982

76,546 votes (54.32%)

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1980: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 36th congressional district election, 1980

88,628 votes (52.54%)

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1978: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 36th congressional district election, 1978

80,448 votes (62.92%)

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1976: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 36th congressional district election, 1976

90,830 votes (61.56%)

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1974: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 36th congressional district election, 1974

69,615 votes (62.62%)

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1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 38th congressional district election, 1972

77,776 votes (56.30%)

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1968: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 29th congressional district election, 1968

74,807 votes (52.31%)

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1966: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 29th congressional district election, 1966

69,115 votes (51.12%)

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1964: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 29th congressional district election, 1964

90,208 votes (58.56%)

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1962: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 29th congressional district election, 1962

73,740 votes (55.64%)

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