Richard Pombo
Richard William Pombo, GOIH (born January 8, 1961) is an American lobbyist for mining and water-management companies and former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, having represented California's 11th congressional district from 1993 to 2007. Pombo lost a reelection bid to Democratic challenger Jerry McNerney on November 7, 2006.
Richard Pombo | |
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| Chair of the House Natural Resources Committee | |
| In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Hansen |
| Succeeded by | Nick Rahall |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 11th district | |
| In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Lantos |
| Succeeded by | Jerry McNerney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard William Pombo January 8, 1961 Tracy, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Annette Cole |
| Alma mater | California State Polytechnic University, Pomona |
On January 4, 2010, Pombo announced his candidacy for Congress in California's 19th congressional district to succeed retiring fellow Republican George Radanovich, although he did not live in the district. Pombo came in third in that four-way GOP race, with 20.8 percent of the votes.
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