Harold T. Johnson

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Harold Terry Johnson

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth December 2, 1907
Date of Death March 16, 1988 (Age: 80)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Harold T. Johnson, a graduate of the University of Nevada, began his career with the Pacific Fruit Express Company, advancing from a clerk to a supervisory role. He demonstrated leadership as the district chairman of the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks. Johnson's public service career included roles on the Roseville school board, the Roseville city council, and as mayor of Roseville. He later served in the California State Senate, where he championed infrastructure projects, including the development of Interstate 80 and support for hosting the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley.

Political Ideas

Harold T. Johnson's political identity is marked by a strategic blend of regional development and major event-driven infrastructure projects. His legislative focus on creating the four-lane highway across the Sierra Nevada, now Interstate 80, and ensuring the 1960 Winter Olympics were held in Squaw Valley, reveals a calculated approach to leveraging large-scale events for regional economic uplift. Johnson's rhetoric often intertwines local growth with national prestige, presenting a unique tension between community-focused initiatives and broader national visibility. This duality suggests an ideologically agile approach, balancing localized benefits with wider recognition.

Campaigns
1980: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

California's 1st congressional district election, 1980

107,682 votes (39.85%)

Loss

Winner: Eugene A. Chappie

1978: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 1st congressional district election, 1978

125,122 votes (59.35%)

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

Election History

California's 1st congressional district election, 1976

160,477 votes (73.95%)

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

Election History

California's 1st congressional district election, 1974

137,849 votes (85.90%)

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

Election History

California's 2nd congressional district election, 1972

148,808 votes (68.30%)

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

Election History

California's 2nd congressional district election, 1970

151,070 votes (77.88%)

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

Election History

California's 2nd congressional district election, 1968

127,880 votes (60.77%)

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

Election History

California's 2nd congressional district election, 1966

131,145 votes (70.91%)

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

Election History

California's 2nd congressional district election, 1964

125,774 votes (64.63%)

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

Election History

California's 2nd congressional district election, 1962

106,239 votes (64.62%)

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

Election History

California's 2nd congressional district election, 1960

109,565 votes (62.70%)

Win
1958: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 2nd congressional district election, 1958

90,850 votes (61.00%)

Win