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Rep. Gary Miller (R-Calif.)

  • District: 42nd District, Parts of Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties -- Mission Viejo, Chino
  • Residence: Diamond Bar
  • Born: October 16, 1948; Huntsville, Ark.
  • Religion: Protestant
  • Family: Wife, Cathy Miller; four children
  • Education: Mt. San Antonio Community College, attended 1968-70
  • Military Service: Army 1967
  • Political Highlights: Diamond Bar Municipal Advisory Council, 1988-89; Diamond Bar City Council, 1989-90; sought Republican nomination for Calif. Senate, 1990; Diamond Bar City Council, 1991-95 (mayor, 1993-94); sought Republican nomination for Calif. Senate (special election), 1994; Calif. Assembly, 1995-98; U.S. House, 1999-present
  • Elected: Elected: 1998 (7th term)
  • Committee Assignments: Financial Services (Insurance, Housing & Community Opportunity; International Monetary Policy & Trade - Chairman); Transportation & Infrastructure (Highways & Transit; Railroads, Pipelines & Hazardous Materials; Water Resources & Environment)
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State Information: 42nd District, Parts of Orange, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties -- Mission Viejo, Chino

Election History
Year Election Candidate Votes Percent
2010 general Gary Miller (R) 127,161 62.2%
Michael Williamson (D) 65,122 31.9%
Mark Lambert (LIBERT) 12,115 5.9%
2008 general Gary Miller (R) 158,404 60.2%
Edwin Chau (D) 104,909 39.8%
2006 general Gary Miller (R) 129,720 100%
2004 general Gary Miller (R) 167,632 68.1%
Lewis Myers (D) 78,393 31.9%
2002 general Gary Miller (R) 98,476 67.8%
Richard Waldron (D) 42,090 29%
Donald Yee (LIBERT) 4,680 3.2%
Vote For President
Year Democrat Republican Independent
2008 Barack Obama: 44.9% John McCain: 53.2%
2004 John Kerry: 37% George W. Bush: 62%
2000 Al Gore: 38% George W. Bush: 58%

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