Lionel Van Deerlin

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Lionel Van Deerlin

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth July 25, 1914
Date of Death May 17, 2008 (Age: 93)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

Lionel Van Deerlin graduated from Oceanside High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from the University of Southern California, where he served as editor of the Daily Trojan. He served in the United States Army Field Artillery during World War II, including overseas service in Italy, and worked as a staff sergeant for the Stars and Stripes newspaper. Post-war, Van Deerlin pursued a career in journalism, working in Minneapolis and Baltimore before returning to San Diego, where he became city editor of the San Diego Daily Journal. He made two unsuccessful bids for Congress, subsequently working as a newscaster and news director for XETV.

Political Ideas

Lionel Van Deerlin's political identity is shaped by a unique blend of regional advocacy and ideological flexibility, evident in his strategic alliances and nuanced policy positions. His background as a journalist informs a rhetorical style that is both analytical and narrative-driven, often weaving personal stories into broader policy discussions. Van Deerlin's legislative record reveals an intriguing convergence with opposing factions on certain issues, suggesting a calculated approach to balancing ideological commitments with pragmatic necessities. This combination of storytelling and strategic policy alignment makes his political philosophy both compelling and complex, inviting deeper inquiry into how he reconciles these seemingly disparate elements.

Campaigns
1980: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

California's 42nd congressional district election, 1980

69,936 votes (46.73%)

Loss

Winner: Duncan L. Hunter

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

Election History

California's 42nd congressional district election, 1978

85,126 votes (73.74%)

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

Election History

California's 42nd congressional district election, 1976

103,062 votes (75.99%)

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

Election History

California's 42nd congressional district election, 1974

69,746 votes (69.88%)

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

Election History

California's 41st congressional district election, 1972

115,634 votes (74.05%)

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

Election History

California's 37th congressional district election, 1970

93,952 votes (72.12%)

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

Election History

California's 37th congressional district election, 1968

95,591 votes (64.67%)

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

Election History

California's 37th congressional district election, 1966

80,060 votes (61.14%)

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

Election History

California's 37th congressional district election, 1964

85,624 votes (58.24%)

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

Election History

California's 37th congressional district election, 1962

63,821 votes (51.32%)

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

Election History

California's 30th congressional district election, 1958

90,641 votes (47.30%)

Loss

Winner: Bob Wilson

1952: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

California's 28th congressional district election, 1952

62,779 votes (37.00%)

Loss

Winner: James B. Utt