Bob Mathias
Republican
| Date | Party | Office | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-08-1966 | Republican | CD-18 | 96699 | Win |
| 11-05-1968 | Republican | CD-18 | 100115 | Win |
| 11-03-1970 | Republican | CD-18 | 86071 | Win |
| 11-07-1972 | Republican | CD-18 | 110153 | Win |
| 11-05-1974 | Republican | CD-17 | 61812 | Loss |
Candidate Biography:
Robert B. Mathias
Born November 17, 1930 in Tulare, CA.
Married: Melba (1952-1976) and Gwen (1977-2006)
Children: Romel, Megan, Marissa, Alyse and Reiner
Military Service: USMC
Died: September 2, 2006 in Fresno, CA.
1948: Gold Medal in the Decathlon during the London Olympics
1952: Gold Medal in the Decathlon during the Helsinki Olympics
1954-1956: Goodwill Ambassador, US State Department
1975: Deputy Director, Selective Service
1977-1983: Director, United States Olympic Training Center
- Professional Sports: Gold Medal winner in the 1948 and 1952 Olympics.