Jerry McNerney

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Gerald Mark McNerney

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign State Senate
Date of Birth June 18, 1951 (Age: 75)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Jerry McNerney holds a Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of New Mexico, which laid the groundwork for his subsequent career in engineering and energy consulting. He spent nearly a decade managing institutional risk in high-finance before transitioning to the public sector. McNerney has demonstrated leadership in legislative efforts concerning veterans, renewable energy, and the integration of AI technologies in government and workplaces.

Political Ideas

Jerry McNerney's political identity is marked by an intriguing blend of progressive environmental advocacy and unexpected alliances on economic issues. His support for cap and trade, alongside a bill assessing thermal insulation's impact on energy and water use, showcases a calculated approach to environmental policy. McNerney's legislative record reveals an unexpected convergence with opposing factions on environmental regulations, hinting at a highly localized strategy to protect regional industrial interests. His stance on marijuana policy, opposing federal enforcement in states where it is medically legal, further illustrates his willingness to challenge conventional party lines. McNerney's approach to veterans' issues, including authoring a bill for traumatic brain injury treatments and ensuring benefits during shutdowns, underscores a deeply personal commitment to service members' welfare.

Campaigns
2024: California State Senate
ELECTED

Election History

2024 California's 5th State Senate district general election

189,668 votes (52.86%)

Win

2024 California's 5th State Senate district Nonpartisan Primary election

57,435 votes (33.20%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Agriculture
Member
Budget and Fiscal Review
Member
Energy, Utilities and Communications
Member
Military and Veterans Affairs
Member
Revenue and Taxation
Chair
Budget and Fiscal Review - subcommittee on Resources, Environmental Protection, and Energy
Member
Select Committee on Bay Area Public Transit
Member
Select Committee on California’s Wine Industry
Member
Select Committee on Green Economic Development
Member
Select Committee on the Ports and Goods Movement
Member
Joint Committee on Fairs Allocation and Classification
Member
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 9th congressional district election, 2018

113,414 votes (56.50%)

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

Election History

California's 9th congressional district election, 2016

133,163 votes (57.40%)

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

Election History

California's 9th congressional district election, 2014

63,475 votes (52.40%)

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

Election History

California's 11th congressional district election, 2010

115,361 votes (48.00%)

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

Election History

California's 11th congressional district election, 2008

164,500 votes (55.27%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 11th congressional district election, 2006

53.27% of vote

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

Election History

California's 11th congressional district election, 2004

38.77% of vote

Loss

Winner: Richard Pombo