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Jerry served several years as a contractor to [[Sandia National Laboratories]] at [[Kirtland Air Force Base]], on national security programs. In 1985, he accepted a senior engineering position with U.S. Windpower (Kenetech); and, in 1994, he began working as an energy consultant for [[Pacific Gas and Electric|PG&E]], FloWind, The Electric Power Research Institute, and other utility companies{{Who|date=September 2010}}. Before being elected to Congress, Jerry served as the [[CEO]] of a start-up company manufacturing [[wind turbine]]s{{Which?|date=September 2010}}. |
Jerry served several years as a contractor to [[Sandia National Laboratories]] at [[Kirtland Air Force Base]], on national security programs. In 1985, he accepted a senior engineering position with U.S. Windpower (Kenetech); and, in 1994, he began working as an energy consultant for [[Pacific Gas and Electric|PG&E]], FloWind, The Electric Power Research Institute, and other utility companies{{Who|date=September 2010}}. Before being elected to Congress, Jerry served as the [[CEO]] of a start-up company manufacturing [[wind turbine]]s{{Which?|date=September 2010}}. |
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==Political Positions== |
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===The Economy=== |
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Jerry McNerney is a proponent of the Federal Government's role in economic recovery, beginning with the September 2008 vote for a $60B stimulus package for" jobs, infrastructure, and energy"<ref>[http://www.ontheissues.org/CA/Jerry_McNerney.htm OnTheIssues.org: Jerry McNerney]</ref> under the leadership of [[George W. Bush]]. Later in December of that same year he voted for the $15B [[bailout]] of [[General Motors|GM]] and [[Chrysler]].<ref>[http://www.ontheissues.org/CA/Jerry_McNerney.htm OnTheIssues.org: Jerry McNerney]</ref>. |
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==Congressional campaigns== |
==Congressional campaigns== |
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Revision as of 03:20, 29 October 2010
Jerry McNerney | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 11th district | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2007 | |
| Opponent | David Harmer |
| Preceded by | Richard Pombo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 18, 1951 Albuquerque, New Mexico |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Mary McNerney |
| Children | Michael McNerney Windy McNerney Greg McNerney |
| Residence | Pleasanton, California |
| Alma mater | University of New Mexico |
| Occupation | engineer, energy scientist, politician |
Gerald "Jerry" McNerney (born June 18, 1951) is an engineer, energy specialist, and the U.S. Representative for California's 11th congressional district, serving since 2007. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district includes parts of San Joaquin County in the Central Valley as well as parts of Contra Costa, Alameda and Santa Clara counties in the Bay Area.
McNerney holds a Ph.D in mathematics.[1]
Early life, education and career
Jerry McNerney was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He attended St. Joseph's Military Academy in Hays, Kansas, and, for two years, the United States Military Academy at West Point. After leaving West Point, he enrolled at the University of New Mexico, where he received Bachelor's and Master's degrees and, in 1981, a Ph.D. in Mathematics. Since 1990, McNerney and Mary, his wife of 29 years, have lived and raised their children in Pleasanton, California.[1] Their older son, Michael, is a reserve officer in the U.S. Air Force, joining soon after the September 11 attacks. Daughter Windy is a graduate student in Psychology at the University of Notre Dame. Younger son, Greg, is a graduate student in Biophysics at University of California, Davis.
Jerry served several years as a contractor to Sandia National Laboratories at Kirtland Air Force Base, on national security programs. In 1985, he accepted a senior engineering position with U.S. Windpower (Kenetech); and, in 1994, he began working as an energy consultant for PG&E, FloWind, The Electric Power Research Institute, and other utility companies[who?]. Before being elected to Congress, Jerry served as the CEO of a start-up company manufacturing wind turbines[which?].
Congressional campaigns
2004
McNerney was inspired to run for Congress by his son Michael[citation needed], who in response to the attacks of September 11, sought and received a commission in the Air Force. Michael suggested that his father serve his country by running for Congress. McNerney first ran for Congress against Richard Pombo in California's 11th congressional district in the 2004 House elections. He entered the race two weeks before the primary election as a write-in candidate. He qualified to be a write-in candidate for the March 2004 primary by one signature. Having no primary opponent, he won the primary and qualified for the November general election ballot as the Democratic nominee.[citation needed] He lost the November general election, 61 to 39 percent.[citation needed]
2006
McNerney launched his 2006 campaign early in the fall of 2005. In June 2006 he won the Democratic primary with 52.8% of the vote, defeating Steve Filson and Stevan Thomas.
In late July, Republicans Pete McCloskey and Tom Benigno (both of whom ran in the Republican primary against Pombo) endorsed McNerney.[2]
In September, analysis of the campaign was changed from "Republican safe" to "Republican favored" due to the emergence of McNerney's campaign. The report noted "a [GOP] party spokesman says it's because they want to win decisively but others speculate that internal polling has delivered bad news for the incumbent."[3]
On October 3, 2006, a poll commissioned by Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund was released with McNerney leading Pombo 48 percent to 46 percent.[4] Based on these events, in early October, CQPolitics.com changed their rating of this race from Republican Favored to Leans Republican[5]
On November 7, 2006, Pombo was voted out of office in favor of McNerney.[6] McNerney had 53.3 percent of the vote, while Pombo got 46.7 percent.
2008
McNerney won reelection 55% to 45% over Republican nominee Dean Andal.
2010
Republican David Harmer will challenge McNerney in the general election.[7]
Committee assignments
Electoral History
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jerry McNerney | 109,868 | 53.3 | |||
| Republican | Richard Pombo (incumbent) | 96,396 | 46.7 | |||
| Total votes | 206,264 | 100 | ||||
| Turnout | ||||||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Democratic | Jerry McNerney (incumbent) | 164,500 | 55.3 | |
| Republican | Dean Andal | 133,104 | 44.7 | |
| American Independent | David Christensen (write-in) | 12 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 297,616 | 100 | ||
| Turnout | ||||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
- ^ a b Jerry McNerney (2006-09-02). "Biographical detail in op-ed: "Three-ring Pombo Cash Circus Comes to Stockton"". YubaNet.com.
- ^ missingauthor (2006-07-24). "missingtitle". Washington Post.
- ^ Lisa Vorderbrueggen (2006-09-23). "News and observations, some serious, some not, on the East Bay political scene". ContraCostaTimes Politics Weblog.
- ^ Hank Shaw (2006-10-03). "Poll shows Pombo, McNerney just 2 points apart". The Record. ONI Stockton, Inc. Retrieved 2006-08-18.
- ^ Ryan Kelly (2006-10-03). "Competitive Race Lies Beneath Flurry of GOP Activity in Calif. 11". CQPolitics.com.
- ^ "McNerney Unseats Pombo; Doolittle Beats Brown". KCRA. November 8, 2006. Retrieved 2006-11-08. [dead link]
- ^ "United States Representative; District 11; Republican Party Election Information June 8, 2010 Election". Smartvoter.org. 2010-06-08. Retrieved 2010-07-11.
- ^ Office of the California Secretary of State "United States Representative in Congress," (retrieved on July 29th, 2009).
- ^ Office of the California Secretary of State "United States Representative in Congress," (retrieved on July 29th, 2009).
External links
- U.S. Representative Jerry McNerney official U.S. House site
- Jerry McNerney for Congress official campaign site
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Profile at SourceWatch