George Radanovich
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| Assumed office January 3, 1995 |
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| Preceded by | Richard Lehman |
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| Born | June 20, 1955 Mariposa, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ethie Radanovich |
| Residence | Mariposa, California |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
George P. Radanovich (born June 20, 1955) is a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1995, representing the 19th Congressional District of California. (map)
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[edit] Background
Radanovich was born in Mariposa, California to a Roman Catholic family of Croatian extraction. He was educated at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, and was a bank executive, business owner and member of the Mariposa County board of supervisors before entering the House. He lost in the Republican primary in 1992 to Tal Cloud.
[edit] Votes & Positions
- June 16, 2006: Voted to reject timetables for withdrawal from Iraq.
- December 14 2005: Voted for to reauthorize the Patriot Act.
- June 29, 2005: Voted for the increase of funds by another $25 million for anti-marijuana print a TV ads.
- October 6, 2005: Voted for the Department of Homeland Security. [1]
[edit] Committee Assignments
- Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection
- Subcommittee on the Environment and Hazardous Materials
- Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet
- Co-Chair of the Water Caucus
- Co-Chair of the Congressional Wine Caucus
- Co-Chair of the Congressional Croatian Caucus
[edit] 1994 Election
He defeated Michael Der Manouel Jr and Ron Gulke in the Republican primary in 1994. It was a spirited race in which Radanovich and Der Manouel exchanged barbs. He later defeated incumbent congressman Richard H. Lehman in the following November election. Richard Lehman was considered vulnerable after narrowly defeating Tal Cloud during the previous election cycle.
[edit] 2006 Election
He ran against Chemical Engineer T. J. Cox, who ran unopposed in the Democratic primary. Cox was arguably his most serious and well-funded challenger since his 1994 election. However, Michael Der Manouel Jr. commented on Cox's chances for election by saying, "Cox could spend $10 million and Nancy Pelosi could spend another $10 million and Congressman Radanovich wouldn't lose."
Congressman Radanovich was reelected with 60% of the vote.
[edit] Family
He is married to Ethie Radanovich; and they have one son, King.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- U.S. Congressman George Radanovich official House site
- George Radanovich at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Federal Election Commission — George Radanovich campaign finance reports and data
- On the Issues — George Radanovich issue positions and quotes
- OpenSecrets.org — George Radanovich campaign contributions
- Project Vote Smart — Representative George P. Radanovich (CA) profile
- SourceWatch Congresspedia — George Radanovich profile
- Washington Post — Congress Votes Database: George Radanovich voting record
- George Radanovich official campaign site
- Jim Boren, The Fresno Bee, Published on May 25, 1994, Page B3, Article 8
- Is Radanovich vulnerable? Jim Boren, The Fresno Bee, February 18, 2006
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| Preceded by Richard H. Lehman |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 19th congressional district 1995– |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
