J. Arthur Younger

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J. Arthur Younger

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth April 11, 1893
Date of Death June 20, 1967 (Age: 74)
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Personal Background

J. Arthur Younger graduated from the University of Washington in 1915, establishing a solid educational foundation. He spent significant time in the public sector, marked by his election to Congress in 1952 and subsequent re-election in 1962. Younger demonstrated a commitment to civil rights, supporting pivotal legislation throughout his career. His professional journey reflects a transition from academia to impactful public service roles.

Political Ideas

J. Arthur Younger's political career is marked by a surprising alignment with progressive civil rights legislation while maintaining a stance that remains ideologically intriguing. His support for the Civil Rights Acts and the Voting Rights Act juxtaposes with an otherwise conservative background, revealing a calculated approach to civil rights that balances regional interests with broader national movements. Younger's rhetorical style likely emphasized the practical benefits of these reforms, even as his legislative record suggests a nuanced, sometimes contradictory, ideological positioning. This duality invites deeper examination into how Younger reconciled his support for civil rights with his other policy positions.

Campaigns
1966: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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Election History

California's 11th congressional district election, 1966

113,679 votes (59.40%)

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

Election History

California's 11th congressional district election, 1964

116,022 votes (54.79%)

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

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California's 11th congressional district election, 1962

101,963 votes (62.33%)

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1960: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 9th congressional district election, 1960

116,589 votes (59.20%)

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1958: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 9th congressional district election, 1958

90,735 votes (58.80%)

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1956: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 9th congressional district election, 1956

96,388 votes (60.30%)

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1954: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 9th congressional district election, 1954

60,648 votes (54.50%)

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1952: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 9th congressional district election, 1952

71,426 votes (53.10%)

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