Wally Herger

Wally Herger REPRepublican

American politician

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Wally HergerREPRepublican American politician
78
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35
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CAResidence (state)

Walter William Herger Jr. (born May 20, 1945) is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for California's 2nd congressional district from 1987 to 2013. A member of the Republican Party, his district was the state's largest congressional district by area. It covered almost all of interior Northern California including Chico, Redding and Red Bluff. On January 10, 2012, Herger announced he would not seek re-election in November.

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Education4 - 4 of 2
California State University, Sacramento
Attended
1968 - 1969
American River Community College
AA
1967
Past Positions1 - 5 of 5
Representative
United States House of Representatives
1987 - 2012
Assembly Member
California State Assembly
1980 - 1986
Member
East Nicolaus School Board
1976 - 1980
Business Owner
Herger Gas Company
1969 - 1980
Owner
Herger Ranch
1969 - 1980
Other Experience1 - 12 of 12
Board of Directors
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Board of Trustees
East Nicolaus High School
Member
National Federation of Independent Businesses
Member
Sutter County Taxpayers Association
Member
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau
Member
California Cattleman's Association
Member
California Chamber of Commerce
Member
Yuba-Sutter Sunrise Rotary
Member
South Yuba Rotary Club
Member
Republican Study Committee
Member
Rural Health Care Coalition
Member
Tea Party Caucus
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