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Tom Bradley

Democratic

Date Party Office Votes Result
11-02-1982 Democratic Governor 3787669 Loss
11-04-1986 Democratic Governor 2781714 Loss
 

Candidate Biography:

Born: December 29, 1917 in Calvert, Texas
Married: Ethel Arnold
Children: Lorraine & Phyllis
Died: September 29, 1998 in Los Angeles, CA.

1940-1961: Officer, Los Angeles Police Department
1963-1972: Member, Los Angeles City Council
1969: Candidate for Mayor of Los Angeles (Lost to Sam Yorty)
1973-1993: Mayor, City of Los Angeles

  • Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport is named for Mayor Bradley.