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| '''Gerald Mark McNerney''' {{IPAc-en|m|ə|k|ˈ|n|ɜr|n|i}} (born June 18, 1951) is an American businessman, politician, and the ] for {{ushr|CA|9}}, serving in Congress since 2007. He is a member of the ]. |
'''Gerald Mark McNerney''' {{IPAc-en|m|ə|k|ˈ|n|ɜr|n|i}} (born June 18, 1951) is an American businessman, politician, and the ] for {{ushr|CA|9}}, serving in Congress since 2007. He is a member of the ]. His district, numbered as the 11th district until 2013, is based in ] and includes parts of ], East ], and southern ]. McNerney holds a ] in mathematics.<ref name="McNerney">{{Cite web|author=Jerry McNerney|url=http://www.yubanet.com/artman/publish/article_41601.shtml|title=Biographical detail in op-ed: "Three-ring Pombo Cash Circus Comes to Stockton"|date=2006-09-02|publisher=YubaNet.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928001116/http://www.yubanet.com/artman/publish/article_41601.shtml|archive-date=2007-09-28}}</ref> | ||
| ==Early life, education, and business career== | ==Early life, education, and business career== | ||
| McNerney was born in ], the son of Rosemary (née Tischhauser) and |
McNerney was born in ], the son of Rosemary (née Tischhauser) and John E. McNerney. He is of Swiss and Irish descent.<ref>, freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com; accessed November 20, 2014.</ref> He attended St. Joseph's Military Academy in ], and, for two years, the ] at West Point. After leaving West Point in 1971 in protest of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War,<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110917043822/http://www.opencongress.org/Gerald_McNerney |date=2011-09-17 }}, opencongress.org; accessed November 20, 2014.</ref> he enrolled at the ] in Albuquerque, where he received bachelor's and master's degrees and, in 1981, a Ph.D. in mathematics, with a doctoral dissertation in differential geometry focusing on a generalization of the ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://genealogy.math.ndsu.nodak.edu/id.php?id=102206|title=Mathematics Genealogy Project|access-date=November 20, 2014}}</ref> | ||
| McNerney served several years as a contractor to ] at ] on national security programs. In 1985, he accepted a senior engineering position with U.S. Windpower (Kenetech). In 1994, he began working as an energy consultant for ], FloWind, The Electric Power Research Institute, and other utility companies. Before being elected to Congress, |
McNerney served several years as a contractor to ] at ] on national security programs. In 1985, he accepted a senior engineering position with U.S. Windpower (Kenetech). In 1994, he began working as an energy consultant for ], FloWind, The Electric Power Research Institute, and other utility companies. Before being elected to Congress, McNerney served as the ] of a start-up company manufacturing ]s, HAWT Power (Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Power).<ref>G. McNerney and R. Richardson, "The Statistical Smoothing of Power Delivered to Utilities by Multiple Wind Turbines", IEEE Transactions on Energy Conversion 7:4 (Dec. 1992), pp. 644–47.</ref> | ||
| ==U.S. House of Representatives== | ==U.S. House of Representatives== | ||
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| ===Elections=== | ===Elections=== | ||
| ====2004==== | ====2004==== | ||
| McNerney first ran for Congress against ] in California's 11th congressional district in the ]. He entered the race two weeks before the primary election as a write-in candidate, encouraged by his son. He qualified |
McNerney first ran for Congress against ] in California's 11th congressional district in the ]. He entered the race two weeks before the primary election as a write-in candidate, encouraged by his son. He qualified as a ] for the March primary by a small margin. With no opponent, he won the primary and qualified for the November general election ballot as the Democratic nominee. He lost the general election, 61%-39%.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ttownmedia.com/tracy_press/being-jerry-mcnerney/article_02208c23-9f2e-529e-8cf6-6a3899ea7845.html|title=Being Jerry McNerney|website=Tracy Press|last1=Upton|first1=John|date=November 4, 2006|access-date=June 9, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6411507|title=A Tightly Contested Rematch in California|website=NPR|last1=Brand|first1=Madeleine|last2=Chadwick|first2=Alex|date=October 30, 2006|access-date=June 9, 2020}}</ref> | ||
| ====2006==== | ====2006==== | ||
| {{Main|2006 California's 11th congressional district election}} | {{Main|2006 California's 11th congressional district election}} | ||
| 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, who had been endorsed by the DCCC, and Stevan Thomas. |
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, who had been endorsed by the DCCC, and Stevan Thomas.{{citation needed|date=November 2014}} | ||
| ], ], and Jerry McNerney among Congressional deligate meet with Commander of ] General ] in 2007]] | ], ], and Jerry McNerney among Congressional deligate meet with Commander of ] General ] in 2007]] | ||
| In late July, Republicans ] and Tom Benigno (both of whom ran in the Republican primary against Pombo) endorsed McNerney.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/07/24/AR2006072400877.html|title=missingtitle|author=missingauthor|work=]|date=2006-07-24}}{{dead link|date=June 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> 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 party spokesman says it's because they want to win decisively but others speculate that internal polling has delivered bad news for the incumbent."<ref>{{cite web|author=Lisa Vorderbrueggen|url=http://www.cctextra.com/blogs/politicsblog/2006/09/rothenberg_reports_adds_pombo.html?source=rss&channel=cctimes_politics|title=News and observations, some serious, some not, on the East Bay political scene|work=ContraCostaTimes Politics Weblog|date=2006-09-23|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927190343/http://www.cctextra.com/blogs/politicsblog/2006/09/rothenberg_reports_adds_pombo.html?source=rss&channel=cctimes_politics|archive-date=2007-09-27}}</ref> On October 3 |
In late July, Republicans ] and Tom Benigno (both of whom ran in the Republican primary against Pombo) endorsed McNerney.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/07/24/AR2006072400877.html|title=missingtitle|author=missingauthor|work=]|date=2006-07-24}}{{dead link|date=June 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> 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 party spokesman says it's because they want to win decisively but others speculate that internal polling has delivered bad news for the incumbent."<ref>{{cite web|author=Lisa Vorderbrueggen|url=http://www.cctextra.com/blogs/politicsblog/2006/09/rothenberg_reports_adds_pombo.html?source=rss&channel=cctimes_politics|title=News and observations, some serious, some not, on the East Bay political scene|work=ContraCostaTimes Politics Weblog|date=2006-09-23|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927190343/http://www.cctextra.com/blogs/politicsblog/2006/09/rothenberg_reports_adds_pombo.html?source=rss&channel=cctimes_politics|archive-date=2007-09-27}}</ref> On October 3, a poll commissioned by ] Action Fund was released with McNerney leading Pombo, 48% to 46%.<ref name="poll3">{{cite news| url=http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061003/NEWS01/610030336|title=Poll shows Pombo, McNerney just 2 points apart|work=]|date=2006-10-03|publisher=ONI Stockton, Inc.|author=Hank Shaw|access-date=2006-08-18}}</ref> Based on these events, in early October, CQPolitics.com changed their rating of this race from ''Republican Favored'' to ''Leans Republican''<ref>{{cite news|title=Competitive Race Lies Beneath Flurry of GOP Activity in Calif. 11 |author=Ryan Kelly |date=2006-10-03 |url=http://www.cqpolitics.com/2006/10/competitive_race_lies_beneath.html |publisher=CQPolitics.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061026120841/http://www.cqpolitics.com/2006/10/competitive_race_lies_beneath.html |archive-date=2006-10-26 }}</ref> | ||
| On November 7, 2006, McNerney defeated Pombo 53–47%.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/Challenger-defeats-Pombo-in-a-stunner-2467150.php|title=Challenger defeats Pombo in a stunner|first1=Rachel|last1=Gordon|date=November 8, 2006|website=SFGate}}</ref> | On November 7, 2006, McNerney defeated Pombo, 53–47%.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/Challenger-defeats-Pombo-in-a-stunner-2467150.php|title=Challenger defeats Pombo in a stunner|first1=Rachel|last1=Gordon|date=November 8, 2006|website=SFGate}}</ref> | ||
| ====2008==== | ====2008==== | ||
| {{Main|2008 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 11}} | {{Main|2008 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 11}} | ||
| McNerney |
McNerney was reelected, 55% to 45%, over ] nominee ]. | ||
| ====2010==== | ====2010==== | ||
| {{Main|2010 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 11}} | {{Main|2010 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 11}} | ||
| McNerney |
McNerney was reelected, 48%–47%, defeating Republican nominee David Harmer.<ref>, smartvoter.org, November 2, 2010; accessed November 20, 2014.</ref> | ||
| ====2012==== | ====2012==== | ||
| {{Main|2012 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 9}} | {{Main|2012 United States House of Representatives elections in California#District 9}} | ||
| For his first three terms, McNerney represented a district that encompassed eastern ], most of San Joaquin County–including all of Stockton–and a small portion of Santa Clara County. After redistricting, his district was renumbered as the 9th district. It lost its portion of Alameda County, including McNerney's home in ], while picking up part of Sacramento County. |
For his first three terms, McNerney represented a district that encompassed eastern ], most of San Joaquin County–including all of Stockton–and a small portion of Santa Clara County. After redistricting, his district was renumbered as the 9th district. It lost its portion of Alameda County, including McNerney's home in ], while picking up part of Sacramento County. After the new map was announced, McNerney announced he would move to San Joaquin County in the new 9th. While the old 11th was a hybrid Bay Area/Central Valley district, the new 9th was more of a Central Valley district. It is slightly more Democratic than its predecessor.<ref>{{cite news|last=Garofoli|first=Joe|title=Jerry McNerney looks at new political map, moves to San Joaquin County|url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/nov05election/detail?entry_id=94178|access-date=25 August 2011|newspaper=San Francisco Chronicle|date=28 July 2011}}</ref> McNerney eventually bought a home in Stockton. He was reelected, 56%–44%, defeating Republican nominee Ricky Gill.<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019044155/http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/sov/2012-general/12-us-reps.pdf |date=2013-10-19 }} "United States Representative in Congress"; retrieved January 21, 2014.</ref> | ||
| ===Tenure=== | ===Tenure=== | ||
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| ;Veterans | ;Veterans | ||
| In 2010, President Obama signed into law |
In 2010, President Obama signed into law that improves care of returning service members with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) by establishing an evaluation panel to assess the Veteran's Administration treatments for TBI and recommend improvements. McNerney also wrote a bill in 2013 that allowed veterans to keep receiving their benefits during the government shutdown.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://cvbj.biz/2013/10/11/mcnerney-sponsors-bill-help-process-veterans-claims|title=McNerney Sponsors Bill to Help Process Veterans' Claims|website=Central Valley Business Journal}}</ref> | ||
| McNerney was one of the first lawmakers to call for the resignation of VA Secretary ] |
McNerney was one of the first lawmakers to call for the resignation of VA Secretary ] after revelations about delays in care at VA health care facilities.<ref>, eastcountytoday.tumblr.com; accessed November 20, 2014.</ref> | ||
| ;Energy | ;Energy | ||
| McNerney is a proponent of renewable energy and supports ].<ref>{{cite news|title=Pelosi gets landmark bill through|first=Carolyn|last=Lockhead|newspaper=The San Francisco Chronicle|date=July 27, 2009}}</ref> He has voted for tax incentives for renewable energy and |
McNerney is a proponent of renewable energy and supports ].<ref>{{cite news|title=Pelosi gets landmark bill through|first=Carolyn|last=Lockhead|newspaper=The San Francisco Chronicle|date=July 27, 2009}}</ref> He has voted for tax incentives for renewable energy and to allow states to impose stricter emissions standards. He opposes drilling in the Outer Continental Shelf.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ontheissues.org/CA/Jerry_McNerney.htm|title=Jerry McNerney|publisher=OntheIssues.org|access-date=July 22, 2011}}</ref> | ||
| McNerney co-sponsored the bill ], would require the ] to prepare a report on the effects |
McNerney co-sponsored the bill ], would require the ] to prepare a report on the effects of ] on both energy consumption and systems for providing ] in ].<ref name=cbo4801>{{cite web|title=CBO – H.R. 4801|url=http://cbo.gov/publication/45466|publisher=Congressional Budget Office|access-date=June 23, 2014}}</ref> McNerney said, "it is important for us to look for ways to save taxpayer money and ensure the federal government is doing its part to preserve our natural resources."<ref name=LodiNewsSentinel>{{cite news|title=House committee approves Rep. Jerry McNerney energy bill|url=http://www.lodinews.com/news/article_be096f94-f2c5-11e3-be61-0019bb2963f4.html|access-date=June 23, 2014|publisher=Lodi News-Sentinel|date=June 12, 2014}}</ref> He argued it would be a good way to collect data so that "we can use the findings from this study and make sure we are doing everything we can in both federal and private buildings to maximize energy and water efficiency."<ref name=CSIAsupport>{{cite web|title=Energy and Commerce Committee Approves Bill with Mechanical Insulation Language|url=http://www.csiaonline.org/aws/CSIA/pt/sd/news_article/90587/_PARENT/layout_details/false|publisher=Central States Insulation Association|access-date=June 23, 2014|date=June 11, 2014}}</ref> | ||
| ;Drug legislation | ;Drug legislation | ||
| In 2007, McNerney voted against legislation that would have prevented the DEA from enforcing prohibition in the |
In 2007, McNerney voted against legislation that would have prevented the DEA from enforcing prohibition in the 12 states (including California) that allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes.<ref>{{cite news|title=McNerney draws fire from backers of medicinal pot|first=Edward|last=Epstein|newspaper=The San Francisco Chronicle|date=July 27, 2007}}</ref> | ||
| In 2013, McNerney introduced the Methamphetamine Education, Treatment and Hope (METH) Act to modernize and expand programs that combat methamphetamine abuse by expanding treatment for addicts, particularly mothers or pregnant women, and provide grants to provide substance abuse and mental health services in rural areas.<ref>{{cite news|title=McNerney Bill Targets Meth|url=http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130216/A_NEWS/130219893/-1/NEWSMAP|access-date=March 13, 2013|newspaper=The Stockton Record|date=February 16, 2013}}</ref> | In 2013, McNerney introduced the Methamphetamine Education, Treatment and Hope (METH) Act to modernize and expand programs that combat methamphetamine abuse by expanding treatment for addicts, particularly mothers or pregnant women, and provide grants to provide substance abuse and mental health services in rural areas.<ref>{{cite news|title=McNerney Bill Targets Meth|url=http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20130216/A_NEWS/130219893/-1/NEWSMAP|access-date=March 13, 2013|newspaper=The Stockton Record|date=February 16, 2013}}</ref> | ||
| ;Other issues | ;Other issues | ||
| McNerney voted |
McNerney voted for legislation allowing employees to form unions by signing cards authorizing union representation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ontheissues.org/CA/Jerry_McNerney_Jobs.htm|title=Jerry McNerney|publisher=OntheIssues.org|access-date=October 9, 2011}}</ref> In 2009, he voted for the ]. He has opposed free trade agreements, voting against CAFTA, GATT, and the U.S.-Peru free trade agreement.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ontheissues.org/CA/Jerry_McNerney.htm|title=Jerry McNerney|publisher=OntheIssues.org|access-date=October 9, 2011}}</ref> | ||
| In April 2018, McNerney, |
In April 2018, McNerney, ], ], and ] launched the ]. Its stated goals include "pushing public policy formed on the basis of reason, science, and moral values", promoting the "separation of church and state", and opposing discrimination against "atheists, agnostics, humanists, seekers, religious and nonreligious persons", among others. Huffman and Raskin act as co-chairs.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Manchester|first1=Julia|title=Dem lawmakers launch 'Freethought' congressional caucus|url=http://thehill.com/homenews/house/385573-dem-reps-launch-congressional-freethought-caucus|website=The Hill|access-date=30 April 2018}}</ref> | ||
| ===Committee assignments=== | ===Committee assignments=== | ||
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| ==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
| McNerney resides in ]. He and his wife, Mary, have three children |
McNerney resides in ]. He and his wife, Mary, have three children.<ref name="Vorderbrueggen">{{cite news |last1=Vorderbrueggen |first1=Lisa |title=Mr. McNerney goes to Washington |url=https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2007/01/09/mr-mcnerney-goes-to-washington/ |access-date=21 November 2020 |work=East Bay Times |date=9 January 2007}}</ref> McNerney is ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Rep.-Elect Jerry McNerney (D—Calif.) - New York Times |url=https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/cq/2006/11/08/cq_1899.html |website=The New York Times |access-date=21 November 2020}}</ref> | ||
| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Jerry McNerney | |
|---|---|
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Pombo |
| Constituency | 11th district (2007–2013) 9th district (2013–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1951-06-18) June 18, 1951 (age 73) Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Mary Martine (m. 1977) |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence(s) | Stockton, California, U.S. |
| Education | United States Military Academy University of New Mexico (BS, MS, PhD) |
| Website | House website |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Mathematics |
| Thesis | A (1,1) Tensor Generalization of the Laplace-Beltrami Operator (1981) |
| Doctoral advisor | Alexander P. Stone |
Gerald Mark McNerney /məkˈnɜːrni/ (born June 18, 1951) is an American businessman, politician, and the U.S. Representative for California's 9th congressional district, serving in Congress since 2007. He is a member of the Democratic Party. His district, numbered as the 11th district until 2013, is based in Stockton and includes parts of San Joaquin County, East Contra Costa County, and southern Sacramento County. McNerney holds a Ph.D in mathematics.
Early life, education, and business career
McNerney was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the son of Rosemary (née Tischhauser) and John E. McNerney. He is of Swiss and Irish descent. 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 in 1971 in protest of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War, he enrolled at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, where he received bachelor's and master's degrees and, in 1981, a Ph.D. in mathematics, with a doctoral dissertation in differential geometry focusing on a generalization of the Laplace–Beltrami operator.
McNerney 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). In 1994, he began working as an energy consultant for PG&E, FloWind, The Electric Power Research Institute, and other utility companies. Before being elected to Congress, McNerney served as the CEO of a start-up company manufacturing wind turbines, HAWT Power (Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Power).
U.S. House of Representatives
Elections
2004
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, encouraged by his son. He qualified as a write-in candidate for the March primary by a small margin. With no opponent, he won the primary and qualified for the November general election ballot as the Democratic nominee. He lost the general election, 61%-39%.
2006
Main article: 2006 California's 11th congressional district electionMcNerney 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, who had been endorsed by the DCCC, and Stevan Thomas.
In late July, Republicans Pete McCloskey and Tom Benigno (both of whom ran in the Republican primary against Pombo) endorsed McNerney. 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 party spokesman says it's because they want to win decisively but others speculate that internal polling has delivered bad news for the incumbent." On October 3, a poll commissioned by Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund was released with McNerney leading Pombo, 48% to 46%. Based on these events, in early October, CQPolitics.com changed their rating of this race from Republican Favored to Leans Republican
On November 7, 2006, McNerney defeated Pombo, 53–47%.
2008
Main article: 2008 United States House of Representatives elections in California § District 11McNerney was reelected, 55% to 45%, over Republican nominee Dean Andal.
2010
Main article: 2010 United States House of Representatives elections in California § District 11McNerney was reelected, 48%–47%, defeating Republican nominee David Harmer.
2012
Main article: 2012 United States House of Representatives elections in California § District 9For his first three terms, McNerney represented a district that encompassed eastern Alameda County, most of San Joaquin County–including all of Stockton–and a small portion of Santa Clara County. After redistricting, his district was renumbered as the 9th district. It lost its portion of Alameda County, including McNerney's home in Pleasanton, while picking up part of Sacramento County. After the new map was announced, McNerney announced he would move to San Joaquin County in the new 9th. While the old 11th was a hybrid Bay Area/Central Valley district, the new 9th was more of a Central Valley district. It is slightly more Democratic than its predecessor. McNerney eventually bought a home in Stockton. He was reelected, 56%–44%, defeating Republican nominee Ricky Gill.
Tenure
- Veterans
In 2010, President Obama signed into law a bill McNerney wrote that improves care of returning service members with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) by establishing an evaluation panel to assess the Veteran's Administration treatments for TBI and recommend improvements. McNerney also wrote a bill in 2013 that allowed veterans to keep receiving their benefits during the government shutdown.
McNerney was one of the first lawmakers to call for the resignation of VA Secretary Eric Shinseki after revelations about delays in care at VA health care facilities.
- Energy
McNerney is a proponent of renewable energy and supports cap and trade. He has voted for tax incentives for renewable energy and to allow states to impose stricter emissions standards. He opposes drilling in the Outer Continental Shelf.
McNerney co-sponsored the bill To require the Secretary of Energy to prepare a report on the impact of thermal insulation on both energy and water use for potable hot water (H.R. 4801; 113th Congress), would require the United States Secretary of Energy to prepare a report on the effects of thermal insulation on both energy consumption and systems for providing potable water in federal buildings. McNerney said, "it is important for us to look for ways to save taxpayer money and ensure the federal government is doing its part to preserve our natural resources." He argued it would be a good way to collect data so that "we can use the findings from this study and make sure we are doing everything we can in both federal and private buildings to maximize energy and water efficiency."
- Drug legislation
In 2007, McNerney voted against legislation that would have prevented the DEA from enforcing prohibition in the 12 states (including California) that allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes.
In 2013, McNerney introduced the Methamphetamine Education, Treatment and Hope (METH) Act to modernize and expand programs that combat methamphetamine abuse by expanding treatment for addicts, particularly mothers or pregnant women, and provide grants to provide substance abuse and mental health services in rural areas.
- Other issues
McNerney voted for legislation allowing employees to form unions by signing cards authorizing union representation. In 2009, he voted for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. He has opposed free trade agreements, voting against CAFTA, GATT, and the U.S.-Peru free trade agreement.
In April 2018, McNerney, Jared Huffman, Jamie Raskin, and Dan Kildee launched the Congressional Freethought Caucus. Its stated goals include "pushing public policy formed on the basis of reason, science, and moral values", promoting the "separation of church and state", and opposing discrimination against "atheists, agnostics, humanists, seekers, religious and nonreligious persons", among others. Huffman and Raskin act as co-chairs.
Committee assignments
Caucus memberships
- Congressional Arthritis Caucus
- United States Congressional International Conservation Caucus
- Grid Innovation Caucus
- Congressional Freethought Caucus
- Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus
- Climate Solutions Caucus
- Medicare for All Caucus
Electoral history
| California's 11th Congressional District Democratic Primary Election, 2006 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Jerry McNerney | 23,598 | 52.8 |
| Democratic | Steve Filson | 12,744 | 28.5 |
| Democratic | Steve Thomas | 8,390 | 18.7 |
| Total votes | 44,732 | 100.0 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jerry McNerney | 109,868 | 53.3 | |||
| Republican | Richard Pombo (incumbent) | 96,396 | 46.7 | |||
| Total votes | 206,264 | 100.0 | ||||
| Turnout | ||||||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 100.0 | ||
| Turnout | ||||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jerry McNerney (incumbent) | 113,969 | 48.0 | |
| Republican | David Harmer | 111,494 | 46.9 | |
| American Independent | David Christensen | 12,345 | 5.1 | |
| Total votes | 237,808 | 100.0 | ||
| Turnout | ||||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| California's 9th Congressional District Primary Election, 2012 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Jerry McNerney (incumbent) | 45,696 | 47.8 |
| Republican | Ricky Gill | 38,488 | 40.2 |
| Republican | John McDonald | 11,458 | 12.0 |
| Total votes | 95,642 | 100.0 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jerry McNerney (incumbent) | 118,373 | 55.6 | |
| Republican | Ricky Gill | 94,704 | 44.4 | |
| Total votes | 213,077 | 100.0 | ||
| Turnout | ||||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| California's 9th Congressional District Primary Election, 2014 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Jerry McNerney (incumbent) | 38,295 | 49.4 |
| Republican | Antonio "Tony" Amador | 20,424 | 26.3 |
| Republican | Steve Anthony Colangelo | 14,195 | 18.3 |
| Republican | Karen "Mathews" Davis | 4,637 | 6.0 |
| Total votes | 77,551 | 100.0 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jerry McNerney (incumbent) | 63,475 | 52.4 | |
| Republican | Antonio C. Amador | 57,729 | 47.6 | |
| Total votes | 78,812 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| California's 9th Congressional District Primary Election, 2016 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Jerry McNerney (incumbent) | 71,634 | 55.3 |
| Republican | Antonio "Tony" Amador | 28,161 | 21.7 |
| Republican | Kathryn Nance | 24,783 | 19.1 |
| Libertarian | Alex Appleby | 5,029 | 3.9 |
| Total votes | 129,607 | 100.0 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jerry McNerney (incumbent) | 133,163 | 57.4 | |
| Republican | Antonio C. "Tony" Amador | 98,992 | 42.6 | |
| Total votes | 232,155 | 100.0 | ||
| Turnout | ||||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| California's 9th Congressional District Primary Election, 2018 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Jerry McNerney (incumbent) | 55,923 | 53.2 |
| Republican | Marla Livengood | 43,242 | 41.1 |
| American Independent | Mike A. Tsarnas | 6,038 | 5.7 |
| Total votes | 105,203 | 100.0 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Jerry McNerney (incumbent) | 113,414 | 56.5 | |
| Republican | Marla Livengood | 87,349 | 43.5 | |
| Total votes | 200,763 | 100.0 | ||
| Turnout | ||||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| California's 9th Congressional District Primary Election, 2020 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| Democratic | Jerry McNerney (incumbent) | 86,556 | 57.0 |
| Republican | Antonio C. 'Tony' Amador | 45,962 | 30.3 |
| Republican | William Martinek | 19,255 | 12.7 |
| Democratic (Write-In) | Crystal Sawyer-White | 22 | 0.0 |
| Total votes | 151,795 | 100.0 | |
Personal life
McNerney resides in Stockton, California. He and his wife, Mary, have three children. McNerney is Roman Catholic.
References
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External links
- Congressman Jerry McNerney official U.S. House website
- Jerry McNerney for Congress
- Template:Curlie
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at the Library of Congress
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Appearances on C-SPAN
| U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded byRichard Pombo | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 11th congressional district 2007–2013 |
Succeeded byGeorge Miller |
| Preceded byBarbara Lee | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 9th congressional district 2013–present |
Incumbent |
| U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial) | ||
| Preceded byKevin McCarthy | United States representatives by seniority 98th |
Succeeded byEd Perlmutter |
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