James B. Utt

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James B. Utt

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth March 11, 1899
Date of Death March 1, 1970 (Age: 70)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

James B. Utt began his career in public service early, having served in the California State Assembly. He later transitioned to a role in the state controller's office, where he worked as an inheritance tax appraiser. Utt pursued higher education, graduating from the University of Southern California Law School and being admitted to the bar in 1947. He practiced law in Santa Ana and eventually entered federal politics, being elected to the U.S. Congress in 1952. Throughout his congressional career, Utt was reelected multiple times, consistently receiving a majority of the votes.

Political Ideas

James B. Utt's legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. Despite his strong electoral victories, Utt's ideological positioning remains enigmatic, suggesting a nuanced and perhaps localized strategy that defies easy categorization. His rhetorical style likely emphasizes community-specific concerns over broad ideological appeals, leaving observers curious about the underpinnings of his consistent electoral success.

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

Election History

California's 35th congressional district election, 1968

212,684 votes (72.47%)

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

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California's 35th congressional district election, 1966

189,582 votes (73.06%)

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

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California's 35th congressional district election, 1964

167,791 votes (65.01%)

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

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California's 35th congressional district election, 1962

133,737 votes (68.52%)

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

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California's 28th congressional district election, 1960

241,765 votes (60.90%)

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

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California's 28th congressional district election, 1958

152,855 votes (58.20%)

Win
1956: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 28th congressional district election, 1956

159,456 votes (64.50%)

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

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California's 28th congressional district election, 1954

95,680 votes (66.20%)

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

Election History

California's 28th congressional district election, 1952

106,972 votes (63.00%)

Win