Jesse M. UnruhJesse Marvin Unruh ( ; September 30, 1922 – August 4, 1987), was an American politician who served as speaker of the California State Assembly and as the California state treasurer. He was a liberal Democrat. Early life and educationBorn September 30, 1922, in Newton, Kansas, Unruh served in the United States Navy during World War II.
Ronald ReaganRonald Wilson Reagan (February 6, 1911 – June 5, 2004) was an American politician and actor who served as the 40th president of the United States from 1981 to 1989. A member of the Republican Party, he became an important figure in the American conservative movement. The period encompassing his presidency is known as the Reagan era. Born in Tampico, Illinois, Reagan graduated from Eureka College in 1932 and was hired the next year as a sports broadcaster in Iowa.
Electoral history of Ronald ReaganEntertainment and personalFilmographyBibliographySpeeches and debatesDeath and state funeralEponymsHonorsDepictionsmusicResidences birthplaceboyhood homeRancho del Cielo668 St. Cloud Road33rd Governor of CaliforniaGovernorship1969 People's Park protestElections1966197040th President of the United StatesPresidencytimelineTransitionInaugurationsfirstsecondPresidential libraryTenureAssassination attemptInvasion of GrenadaBombing of LibyaIran–Contra affairAIDS epidemicIntermediate-Range Nuclear Forces TreatyPollsScandalsReagan eraPoliciesCannabisDomesticEconomicForeignReagan Doctrineinternational tripsAppointmentsFederal judgesO'ConnorRehnquistScaliaBorkKennedySupreme Court candidatesPresidential campaigns1968 primariesconvention1976primariesconvention1980electionprimariesconventiondebatesStates' rights speechReagan coalition1984electionprimariesconventiondebatesThis is the electoral history of Ronald Reagan.
California Republican PartyThe California Republican Party (CAGOP) is the affiliate of the United States Republican Party in the U.S. state of California. The party is based in Sacramento, California, and is led by chair Corrin Rankin. As of October 2023, Republicans represent approximately 23.9% of the state's registered voters, placing the party far behind the California Democratic Party which has 46.8% of registered voters.
Raymond L. HaightRaymond LeRoy Haight (July 18, 1897 – September 2, 1947) was an American lawyer and politician from California. Involved in the Republican and Commonwealth-Progressive parties, Haight ran as a third party candidate during the 1934 California gubernatorial election.
Governor of CaliforniaThe governor of California is the head of government of the U.S. state of California. The governor is the commander-in-chief of the California National Guard and the California State Guard. Established in the Constitution of California, the governor's responsibilities also include submitting the budget, ensuring that state laws are enforced, and making the annual State of the State address to the California State Legislature.
Sam YortySamuel William Yorty (October 1, 1909 – June 5, 1998) was an American politician, attorney, and radio host from Los Angeles, California. He served as a member of the United States House of Representatives and the California State Assembly, but he is most remembered for his turbulent three terms as the 37th mayor of Los Angeles from 1961 to 1973. Although Yorty spent almost all of his political career as a Democrat, he became a Republican in 1973.
Los AngelesMost populous city in California, USCity in California, United StatesLos Angeles (often shortened as LA or L.A.) is the most populous city in the U.S. state of California, and the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Southern California. With an estimated 3.87 million residents within the city limits as of 2025, it is the second-most populous city in the United States, behind New York City, and the largest city in the Western United States.
Marina del Rey, CaliforniaMarina del Rey (Spanish for "Docks of the King") is an unincorporated seaside community in Los Angeles County, California, United States. The marina, which includes residential, light commercial, and office facilities, is a major boating and water recreation destination of the Greater Los Angeles area. It is North America's largest man-made small-craft harbor with slips for approximately 5,000 boats.
Vallejo, CaliforniaVallejo ( ; Spanish pronunciation:) is a city in Solano County, California, United States, and the second largest city in the North Bay region of the Bay Area. Located on the shores of San Pablo Bay, the city had a population of 126,090 at the 2020 United States census. Vallejo is home to the Cal Poly Maritime Academy, Touro University California, and Six Flags Discovery Kingdom. Vallejo is named after Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, the famed Californio general and statesman.California Democratic PartyThe California Democratic Party, also known as the Democratic Party of California, is the affiliate of the Democratic Party in the state of California. It is headquartered in Sacramento, California. With 45.27% of the state's registered voters as of February 2025, the Democratic Party has the highest number of registrants of any political party in California.
Boyle Heights, Los AngelesBoyle Heights is a neighborhood in the Eastside of Los Angeles, California, United States, located east of the Los Angeles River. It is one of the city's most notable and historic Chicano/Mexican American communities, and is home to cultural landmarks like Mariachi Plaza and events like the annual Día de los Muertos celebrations.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.