Jerry McNerney

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Gerald Mark McNerney

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State Senate
Date of Birth June 18, 1951 (Age: 75)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

Jerry McNerney holds a Ph.D. in mathematics, with a focus on differential geometry, from the University of New Mexico. He has extensive experience in engineering and energy sectors, including roles at Sandia National Laboratories, Kenetech, and as CEO of a wind turbine manufacturing company. McNerney has also worked as an energy consultant for various utility companies. His professional background includes managing national security programs and advocating for renewable energy.

Political Ideas

Jerry McNerney's political identity is marked by a unique blend of progressive environmental advocacy and a deeply personal opposition to the Vietnam War, rooted in his early protest against U.S. military involvement. His career trajectory from a military academy dropout to a CEO in the renewable energy sector showcases an ideologically agile approach, balancing corporate leadership with a commitment to green technology. McNerney's legislative focus on renewable energy, especially wind power, reveals a strategic alignment with environmental causes, yet his business background hints at a nuanced stance on industrial policy. This juxtaposition invites scrutiny into how he reconciles his corporate experience with his political advocacy.

Campaigns
2024: California State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

2024 California's 5th State Senate district general election

189,668 votes (52.86%)

Win

2024 California's 5th State Senate district Nonpartisan Primary election

57,435 votes (33.20%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Agriculture
Member
Budget and Fiscal Review
Member
Energy, Utilities and Communications
Member
Military and Veterans Affairs
Member
Revenue and Taxation
Chair
Budget and Fiscal Review - subcommittee on Resources, Environmental Protection, and Energy
Member
Select Committee on Bay Area Public Transit
Member
Select Committee on California’s Wine Industry
Member
Select Committee on Green Economic Development
Member
Select Committee on the Ports and Goods Movement
Member
Joint Committee on Fairs Allocation and Classification
Member
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 9th congressional district election, 2018

113,414 votes (56.50%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 9th congressional district election, 2016

133,163 votes (57.40%)

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 9th congressional district election, 2014

63,475 votes (52.40%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 11th congressional district election, 2010

115,361 votes (48.00%)

Win
2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 11th congressional district election, 2008

164,500 votes (55.27%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 11th congressional district election, 2006

53.27% of vote

Win
2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

California's 11th congressional district election, 2004

38.77% of vote

Loss

Winner: Richard Pombo

California House of Representatives 11th District

38.70% of vote

Loss