| Elton Gallegly | |
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| Assumed office January 6, 1987 |
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| Preceded by | Bobbi Fiedler |
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| Succeeded by | Incumbent |
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| Born | March 7 1944 Huntington Park, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Janice Shrader |
| Residence | Simi Valley, California |
| Religion | Evangelical |
Elton W. Gallegly (born March 7 1944), an American politician, has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1987, currently representing the 24th District of California (map). Born in Huntington Park, California on March 7 1944, Gallegly was a real estate broker and member of the Simi Valley, California City Council before entering the House. Gallegly is married to the former Janice Shrader, and has four children. Gallegly is a member of the Resources Committee, the International Relations Committee, and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Elton Gallegly is the only representative from California who has formally argued against legislation that would prevent the federal government from impeding the implementation of state medical marijuana laws. [1] Gallegly's position on the matter conflicts with that of California's citizens, who voted to decriminalize marijuana for medical use in 1996.
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Attempted retirement
On March 10, 2006, Gallegly announced his intent to retire from the House of Representatives after the 2006 mid-term elections, citing health concerns. He had already filed nomination papers to seek another term, however, and attempted to have his name removed from the Republican primary ballot. California election law, though, makes it clear that a candidate's name can only be withdrawn in the case of their death and, as a result, that Gallegly's name would have to remain on the ballot. The following week, after learning that he could not have his name removed from the ballot and that no new challengers would be allowed to enter the race, Gallegly changed his mind and decided to seek what he said would be his final term. In late April, 2007, however, Gallegly announced his intention to seek yet another term in 2008.
Congressional scorecards
See also
Project Vote Smart provides the following results from congressional scorecards.[1]
- American Civil Liberties Union – 9% for 2005–2006
- Americans for Democratic Action – 0% for 2006
- American Land Rights Association – 100% for 2006
- Americans for Tax Reform – 100% for 2006
- AFL-CIO – 14% in 2006
- Campaign for America's Future – 0% for 2005-2006
- Conservative Index-John Birch Society – 40% for Fall 2004
- Children's Defense Fund – 20% for 2006
- Drug Policy Alliance – 33% for 2006
- Drum Major Institute – 0% for 2005
- Family Research Council – 85% for 2006
- FreedomWorks – 67% for 2006
- Gun Owners of America – 100% for 2006
- Humane Society of the United States – 70% for 2005-2006
- League of Conservation Voters – 8% for 2006
- NARAL Pro-Choice America – 0% for 2006
- National Association of Wheat Growers – 100% for 2005
- National Education Association – 0% for 2005-2006
- National Federation of Independent Business – 100% for 2005-2006
- National Journal – Composite conservative score of 80.7% for 2006
- National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws – -30 for 2006
- National Organization for Women – 5% for 2005-2006
- National Rifle Association – A- for 2006
- National Right to Life Committee – 100% for 2005-2006
- National Taxpayers Union – 53% for 2006
- Population Connection – 0% for 2006
- Republican Liberty Caucus – 70% for 2005
- Secular Coalition for America – 0% on 2006 scorecards[2]
- United States Chamber of Commerce – 100% for 2006
See also
- Jill Martinez his 2006 opponent
External links
- U.S. Representative Elton Gallegly official House site
- Elton Gallegly at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Federal Election Commission — Elton Gallegly campaign finance reports and data
- On the Issues — Elton Gallegly issue positions and quotes
- OpenSecrets.org — Elton Gallegly campaign contributions
- Project Vote Smart — Representative Elton W. Gallegly (CA) profile
- SourceWatch Congresspedia — Elton Gallegly profile
- Washington Post — Congress Votes Database: Elton Gallegly voting record
- Elton Gallegly for U.S. Congress official campaign site
- Virtual Audio Debate between Gallegly and Martinez
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Bobbi Fiedler |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 21st congressional district 1987–1993 |
Succeeded by Bill Thomas |
| Preceded by Anthony C. Beilenson |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 23rd congressional district 1993–2003 |
Succeeded by Lois Capps |
| Preceded by Brad Sherman |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 24th congressional district 2003– |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
