L. Mendel Rivers

Report Candidate Issue

L. Mendel Rivers portrait

L. Mendel Rivers

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth September 28, 1905
Date of Death Dec. 28, 1970 (Age: 65)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

Social Media

Ask our AI

  • Ask me questions about L. Mendel Rivers.

Our AI can make mistakes, check important info
Overview
Community
Analysis
Personal Background

L. Mendel Rivers began his career in law following his education at Charleston High School, College of Charleston, and the University of South Carolina School of Law. He established his own law practice during the Great Depression, demonstrating resilience and adaptability. Rivers' early political involvement included participating in a state legislative campaign and running for state representative, where he gained experience on Judiciary and Education committees. Transitioning to federal service, he worked as a Special Assistant to the Attorney General of the United States, focusing on collecting unpaid criminal fines and forfeited bail bonds. Rivers' multifaceted background includes a commitment to public service, legal expertise, and leadership roles within political and fraternal organizations.

Political Ideas

L. Mendel Rivers's political identity is marked by an intriguing blend of regional advocacy and unexpected policy stances. His early career in law and political involvement, particularly with Ed Pritchard, reveals a foundational commitment to local issues. Rivers's legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, revealing a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. His personal struggles with alcoholism, juxtaposed with his involvement in fraternal societies, add layers of complexity to his ideological positioning.

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

Election History

South Carolina's 1st congressional district election results, 1970

63,891 votes (100.00%)

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

Election History

South Carolina's 1st congressional district election results, 1968

95,478 votes (100.00%)

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

Election History

South Carolina's 1st congressional district election results, 1966

59,055 votes (100.00%)

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

Election History

South Carolina's 1st congressional district election results, 1964

56,152 votes (99.60%)

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

Election History

South Carolina's 1st congressional district election results, 1962

39,176 votes (100.00%)

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

Election History

South Carolina's 1st congressional district election results, 1960

47,153 votes (100.00%)

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

Election History

South Carolina's 1st congressional district election results, 1958

13,538 votes (100.00%)

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

Election History

South Carolina's 1st congressional district election results, 1956

31,112 votes (100.00%)

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

Election History

South Carolina's 1st congressional district election results, 1954

33,402 votes (97.70%)

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

Election History

South Carolina's 1st congressional district election results, 1952

30,483 votes (100.00%)

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

Election History

South Carolina's 1st congressional district election results, 1950

6,753 votes (100.00%)

Win
1948: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

South Carolina's 1st congressional district election results, 1948

24,527 votes (89.10%)

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

Election History

South Carolina's 1st congressional district election results, 1946

5,354 votes (99.50%)

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

Election History

South Carolina's 1st congressional district election results, 1944

15,326 votes (92.80%)

Win
1942: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

South Carolina's 1st congressional district election results, 1942

5,452 votes (100.00%)

Win
1940: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

South Carolina's 1st congressional district election results, 1940

16,626 votes (98.30%)

Win