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Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-Calif.)

  • District: 11th District, San Joaquin Valley; inland East Bay; part of Stockton
  • Residence: Pleasanton
  • Born: June 18, 1951; Albuquerque, N.M.
  • Religion: Roman Catholic
  • Family: Wife, Mary McNerney; three children
  • Education: U.S. Military Academy, attended 1969-71; U. of New Mexico, B.S. 1973 (mathematics); U. of New Mexico, M.S. 1975 (mathematics); U. of New Mexico, Ph.D. 1981 (mathematics)
  • Military Service: None
  • Political Highlights: Democratic nominee for U.S. House, 2004; U.S. House, 2007-present
  • Elected: Elected: 2006 (3rd term)
  • Committee Assignments: Science, Space & Technology (Energy & Environment; Investigations & Oversight); Veterans' Affairs (Disability Assistance & Memorial Affairs - Ranking Member; Oversight & Investigations)
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State Information: 11th District, San Joaquin Valley; inland East Bay; part of Stockton

Election History
Year Election Candidate Votes Percent
2010 general Jerry McNerney (D) 115,361 48%
David Harmer (R) 112,703 46.9%
David Christensen (AMI) 12,439 5.2%
2008 general Jerry McNerney (D) 164,500 55.3%
Dean Andal (R) 133,104 44.7%
2006 general Jerry McNerney (D) 109,868 53.3%
Richard Pombo (R) 96,396 46.7%
2004 general Richard Pombo (R) 163,582 61.2%
Jerry McNerney (D) 103,587 38.8%
2002 general Richard Pombo (R) 104,921 60.3%
Elaine Shaw (D) 69,035 39.7%
Vote For President
Year Democrat Republican Independent
2008 Barack Obama: 53.6% John McCain: 44.3%
2004 John Kerry: 45% George W. Bush: 54%
2000 Al Gore: 44% George W. Bush: 52%

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