William S. Mailliard

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William S. Mailliard

U.S.A.

Party Republican
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth June 10, 1917
Date of Death June 10, 1992 (Age: 75)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Overview
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Personal Background

William S. Mailliard holds a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University and began his career in the military, serving in various capacities during World War II. After his military service, he transitioned into banking and public service roles, including a stint as an assistant to the director of the California Youth Authority. Mailliard later served multiple terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he contributed to significant legislative efforts in civil rights and environmental preservation. He concluded his career with diplomatic service as the U.S. Representative to the Organization of American States.

Political Ideas

William S. Mailliard balances environmental stewardship with industrial pragmatism, as seen in his advocacy for Redwood National Park and Point Reyes National Seashore while securing their funding. His consistent support for civil rights legislation, including multiple Civil Rights Acts and the Voting Rights Act, contrasts with his Republican affiliation, hinting at a nuanced ideological stance. Mailliard's approach reveals a strategic alignment of environmental and economic interests, prompting deeper inquiry into his policy rationale.

Campaigns
1972: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

California's 6th congressional district election, 1972

118,197 votes (52.04%)

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1970: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 6th congressional district election, 1970

96,393 votes (53.36%)

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1968: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 6th congressional district election, 1968

140,071 votes (72.76%)

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1966: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 6th congressional district election, 1966

132,506 votes (76.58%)

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1964: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 6th congressional district election, 1964

125,869 votes (63.65%)

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1962: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 6th congressional district election, 1962

105,762 votes (58.69%)

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1960: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 4th congressional district election, 1960

118,249 votes (65.30%)

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1958: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 4th congressional district election, 1958

98,574 votes (63.90%)

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1956: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 4th congressional district election, 1956

109,188 votes (61.90%)

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1954: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 4th congressional district election, 1954

88,439 votes (61.20%)

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1952: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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California's 4th congressional district election, 1952

102,359 votes (55.00%)

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1950: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

California's 4th congressional district election, 1950

40,569 votes (32.80%)

Loss

Winner: Franck R. Havenner

1948: U.S.A. House of Representatives

Election History

California's 4th congressional district election, 1948

68,875 votes (47.70%)

Loss

Winner: Franck R. Havenner