Lois Capps

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Lois Capps

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth January 10, 1938 (Age: 88)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Lois Capps holds a Master of Arts in Religion from Yale Divinity School and a Master of Arts in education from the University of California, Santa Barbara. She spent two decades as a nurse and health advocate for Santa Barbara public schools, while also teaching early childhood education part-time at Santa Barbara City College. Capps's professional background includes significant experience in both healthcare and education sectors, providing a robust foundation for her advocacy in these areas.

Political Ideas

Lois Capps's political identity is marked by a unique blend of personal tragedy and a steadfast commitment to community-centric policies. Her advocacy for healthcare workers and public education funding suggests a deeply localized approach, prioritizing the well-being of her immediate community. Capps's emphasis on early childhood education and family health policies reveals an ideological focus on nurturing future generations. Her legislative record shows an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, hinting at a highly calculated approach to protecting regional industrial interests. This strategic tension between nurturing and protecting community assets makes Capps's political philosophy both intriguing and complex.

Campaigns
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 24th congressional district election, 2014

103,228 votes (51.90%)

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2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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2012 California's 24th congressional district election

156,749 votes (55.10%)

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2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 23rd congressional district election, 2010

111,768 votes (57.80%)

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2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 23rd congressional district election, 2008

171,403 votes (68.07%)

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2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 23rd congressional district election, 2006

114,661 votes (65.17%)

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2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 23rd congressional district election, 2004

153,980 votes (63.03%)

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2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 23rd congressional district election, 2002

95,752 votes (59.03%)

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2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
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California's 22nd congressional district election, 2000

135,538 votes (53.14%)

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1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 22nd congressional district election, 1998

111,388 votes (55.09%)

Win