John J. Riley

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John J. Riley

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth February 1, 1895
Date of Death Jan. 1, 1962 (Age: 66)
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Personal Background

John J. Riley graduated from Wofford College and taught in public schools before serving in the United States Navy during World War I. Post-war, he engaged in real estate and insurance, and held a leadership role in a building and loan association. Riley transitioned into politics, serving multiple terms in Congress, and was known for his stance on civil rights issues.

Political Ideas

John J. Riley's political identity is marked by a staunch adherence to Southern traditions, as evidenced by his signing of the 1956 Southern Manifesto. His background in education and business, combined with his military service, suggests a calculated approach to policymaking. Riley's unexpected alliances on environmental regulations hint at a highly localized strategy to protect regional industrial interests. His life story, from a Confederate veteran's grandson to a long-serving congressman, reveals a deeply rooted ideological stance that is both traditional and strategically adaptive.

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

Election History

South Carolina's 2nd congressional district election results, 1960

63,207 votes (100.00%)

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

Election History

South Carolina's 2nd congressional district election results, 1958

13,677 votes (100.00%)

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

Election History

South Carolina's 2nd congressional district election results, 1956

49,284 votes (100.00%)

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

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South Carolina's 2nd congressional district election results, 1954

44,484 votes (97.70%)

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

Election History

South Carolina's 2nd congressional district election results, 1952

42,201 votes (100.00%)

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1950: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

South Carolina's 2nd congressional district election results, 1950

9,747 votes (100.00%)

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1946: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

South Carolina's 2nd congressional district election results, 1946

4,795 votes (98.60%)

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1944: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

South Carolina's 2nd congressional district election results, 1944

19,342 votes (98.00%)

Win