Tom McClintock

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Tom McClintock

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth July 10, 1956 (Age: 70)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Tom McClintock holds a degree in political science from UCLA and has held leadership roles within the Republican Party. He served as chief of staff to a state senator and later directed policy organizations focused on taxpayer advocacy and conservative policy studies. McClintock has experience in both the public and private sectors, which informs his policy positions. He has been recognized for his fiscal conservatism and commitment to limited government, earning accolades from taxpayer advocacy groups.

Political Ideas

Tom McClintock’s political philosophy reveals a distinctive blend of fiscal conservatism and localized environmental skepticism. He challenges mainstream climate change narratives and advocates for unrestricted access to national parks, presenting a unique juxtaposition of economic and environmental policies. McClintock’s approach to national defense and healthcare reform also showcases a blend of traditional conservative values with unexpected critiques of current policies, making his political identity both intriguing and thought-provoking.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ACTIVE

Election History

California House of Representatives 5th District

Active

(Incumbent) Competing Candidates: Kate Sills , Michael Masuda

California House of Representatives 5th District Nonpartisan Primary

129,065 votes (61.30%)

Win
2024: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California 5th District, U.S.A. House of Representatives

227,643 votes (61.80%)

Win

Position Details

2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

2022 California's 5th congressional district election

173,524 votes (61.30%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 4th congressional district, 2020

247,291 votes (55.90%)

Win
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 4th congressional district election, 2018

184,401 votes (54.10%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 4th congressional district election, 2016

220,133 votes (62.70%)

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 4th congressional district election, 2014

126,784 votes (60.00%)

Win
2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

United States House of Representatives elections

197,803 votes (61.10%)

Loss
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

United States House of Representatives elections

186,392 votes (61.30%)

Win
2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

United States House of Representatives elections

185,790 votes (50.30%)

Win
2003: California State Governor

Election History

California gubernatorial recall election

1,161,287 votes (13.50%)

Loss
2000: California State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

California State Senate District 19 election

165,422 votes (57.60%)

Win
1996: California State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California State Assembly District 38 election

71,596 votes (55.50%)

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

Election History

United States House of Representatives elections

99,835 votes (39.10%)

Loss

Winner: Anna Eshoo

1982: California State House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California State Assembly District 36 election

60,702 votes (55.90%)

Win