June 18, 2013
Rep. Howard “Buck” McKeon (R-Calif.)
- District: 25th District, Northern Los Angeles County -- Santa Clarita, Palmdale, most of Simi Valley
- Residence: Santa Clarita
- Born: September 9, 1938; Los Angeles, Calif.
- Religion: Mormon
- Family: Wife, Patricia McKeon; six children
- Education: Brigham Young U., B.S. 1985
- Military Service: None
- Political Highlights: William S. Hart School Board, 1978-87; Santa Clarita City Council, 1987-92 (mayor, 1987-88); U.S. House, 1993-present
- Elected: Elected: 1992 (11th term)
- Committee Assignments: Armed Services - Chairman; Education & the Workforce (Higher Education & Workforce Training)
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State Information: 25th District, Northern Los Angeles County -- Santa Clarita, Palmdale, most of Simi Valley
| Year | Election | Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | general | Howard McKeon (R) | 129,593 | 54.8% |
| Lee Rogers (D) | 106,982 | 45.2% |
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