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William P. "Bill" Baker

Republican

Picture of William P. Baker
Library of Congress
Date Party Office Votes Result
11-04-1980 Republican AD-10 74068 Win
11-02-1982 Republican AD-15 78816 Win
11-06-1984 Republican AD-15 107402 Win
11-04-1986 Republican AD-15 80500 Win
11-08-1988 Republican AD-15 111512 Win
11-06-1990 Republican AD-15 75624 Win
11-03-1992 Republican CD-10 145702 Win
11-08-1994 Republican CD-10 138916 Win
11-05-1996 Republican CD-10 133633 Loss
Website: investwithintegrity.com/leadership-team/bill-baker
 

Candidate Biography:

Born: June 14, 1940 in Oakland, CA
Married: Joanne Atack
Children: Todd, Mary, Billy, Robby
Military Service: USCG
University: San Jose State College (BS; 1963)

1965-1967: File Clerk, California State Senate
1968-1972: Budget Analyst, California State Department of Finance
1972-1978: Executive Vice President, Contra Costa Taxpayers Association

  • Eagle Scout

Source: California Assembly Handbook (1981)
Source: "Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774-Present" (U.S. Library of Congress) [http://bioguide.congress.gov/]