Richard Pombo

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Richard Pombo

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth January 8, 1961 (Age: 65)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

Richard Pombo attended Cal Poly Pomona and left college to manage his family's cattle, dairy, and trucking businesses. He grew up on a ranch purchased by his Portuguese immigrant grandfather, which later became the site of a property-rights dispute. Pombo co-founded the San Joaquin County Citizens Land Alliance and served on the Tracy City Council. After his congressional career, he joined Pac/West Communications, a lobbying and public-relations firm. He was appointed Grand Officer of the Order of Prince Henry by Portugal in recognition of his contributions.

Political Ideas

Richard Pombo's political identity is shaped by a deep-rooted commitment to property rights, stemming from his upbringing and work in family businesses. His legislative activism around property rights, particularly in disputes over recreational trails, suggests a highly localized approach to policymaking. Pombo's transition from public office to lobbying reveals a calculated effort to influence policy from behind the scenes, indicating a strategic blend of direct and indirect political engagement. This juxtaposition of grassroots activism and post-political lobbying underscores a unique ideological agility.

Campaigns
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

California's 11th congressional district election, 2006

96,396 votes (46.73%)

Loss

Winner: Jerry McNerney

2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 11th congressional district election, 2004

163,582 votes (61.23%)

Win
2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 11th congressional district election, 2002

104,921 votes (60.31%)

Win
2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 11th congressional district election, 2000

120,635 votes (57.83%)

Win
1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 11th congressional district election, 1998

95,496 votes (61.43%)

Win
1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 11th congressional district election, 1996

107,477 votes (59.35%)

Win
1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 11th congressional district election, 1994

99,302 votes (62.14%)

Win
1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 11th congressional district election, 1992

47.59% of vote

Win