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Personal Background

John Pillion graduated from Cornell Law School and practiced law in Erie County, New York. He served as a city court judge in Lackawanna, New York, and later as Corporation Counsel and Tax Attorney for the city. Pillion held a seat in the New York State Assembly and subsequently served in the United States Congress, where he opposed statehood for Hawaii and Alaska but supported key civil rights legislation. He also held leadership roles in private business, including as president and treasurer of a storage corporation and as an owner of a farm.

Political Ideas

John Pillion's political identity is marked by a curious blend of fiscal conservatism and progressive civil rights advocacy. His opposition to statehood for Hawaii and Alaska reveals a stringent fiscal stance, while his support for landmark civil rights legislation and the 24th Amendment indicates a surprising progressive streak. This juxtaposition hints at a highly calculated approach to policymaking, balancing regional economic interests with broader civil rights advancements.

Campaigns

1968: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

New York House of Representatives 39th District

3.40% of vote

Loss

Winner: Richard McCarthy

1966: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

New York House of Representatives 39th District

47.70% of vote

Loss

Winner: Richard McCarthy

1964: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

New York House of Representatives 39th District

47.20% of vote

Loss

Winner: Richard McCarthy

1962: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History

New York House of Representatives 39th District

62.60% of vote

Win

1960: U.S.A. House of Representatives

ELECTED

Election History