John J. McFall

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John J. McFall

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth February 20, 1918
Date of Death March 7, 2006 (Age: 88)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

John J. McFall completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Berkeley, followed by a law degree from UC Berkeley School of Law. He served in the Army Security Intelligence Corps during World War II, achieving the rank of sergeant. McFall began his political career as a Manteca councilman, later serving in the state assembly before being elected to the United States Congress. He faced professional challenges, including a reprimand for his role in the Koreagate scandal. Post-retirement from Congress, McFall transitioned to a career as a lobbyist.

Political Ideas

John J. McFall's political career is marked by a calculated approach to regional interests, as evidenced by his unexpected alignment with opposing factions on environmental regulations. His ideological agility is further highlighted by a lack of specific stances across various policy areas, suggesting a highly localized focus. Despite his involvement in the Koreagate scandal, McFall's later transition to lobbying for railroad interests reveals a persistent dedication to economic advocacy.

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

Election History

California's 14th congressional district election, 1978

76,602 votes (42.62%)

Loss

Winner: Norman D. Shumway

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

Election History

California's 14th congressional district election, 1976

123,285 votes (72.54%)

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

Election History

California's 14th congressional district election, 1974

101,932 votes (70.80%)

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

Election History

California's 15th congressional district election, 1972

145,273 votes (100.00%)

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

Election History

California's 15th congressional district election, 1970

98,442 votes (63.11%)

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

Election History

California's 15th congressional district election, 1968

85,761 votes (53.79%)

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

Election History

California's 15th congressional district election, 1966

81,733 votes (57.04%)

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

Election History

California's 15th congressional district election, 1964

109,560 votes (70.89%)

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

Election History

California's 15th congressional district election, 1962

97,322 votes (69.99%)

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

Election History

California's 11th congressional district election, 1960

97,368 votes (65.40%)

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

Election History

California's 11th congressional district election, 1958

86,924 votes (69.30%)

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

Election History

California's 11th congressional district election, 1956

70,630 votes (53.10%)

Win