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<!-- '''Eugene Albert Chappie''' (March 28, 1920 – May 31, 1992) was a [[United States Congress]]man from [[California]]. He served as a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] between 1981 and 1987. |
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Chappie was born in [[Sacramento, California]]. After graduating from high school, he joined the [[United States Army]]. Chappie was promoted to the rank of captain while serving in the [[Pacific Theater of Operations|Pacific Theater]] during [[World War II]]. He returned home to work in [[agribusiness]] before serving more military service, this time during the [[Korean War]]. |
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|name = Eugene A. Chappie |
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|image = Eugene Chappie.jpg |
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|state1 = [[California]] |
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|constituency1 = {{ushr|CA|1|1st district}} (1981–1983)<br>{{ushr|CA|2|2nd district}} (1983–1987) |
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|district1 = {{ushr|California|2|2nd}} |
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|term_start1 = January 3, 1981 |
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|term_end1 = January 3, 1987 |
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|predecessor1 = [[Harold T. Johnson]] |
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|successor1 = [[Wally Herger]] |
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|state_assembly2= California |
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|district2 = [[California's 3rd State Assembly district|3rd]] |
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|term_start2 = December 2, 1974 |
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|term_end2 = December 1, 1980 |
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|predecessor2 = [[Leroy F. Greene]] |
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|successor2 = [[Wally Herger]] |
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|state_assembly3 = California |
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|district3 = [[California's 6th State Assembly district|6th]] |
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|term_start3 = December 7, 1964 |
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|term_end3 = December 2, 1974 |
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|predecessor3 = [[Paul J. Lunardi]] |
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|successor3 = [[Leroy F. Greene]] |
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|birth_name = |
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|birth_date = {{Birth date|1920|3|28}} |
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|birth_place = [[Sacramento, California]] |
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|death_date = {{Death date and age|1992|5|31|1920|3|28}} |
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|death_place = [[Georgetown, California]] |
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|party = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] |
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|spouse = {{marriage|Paula Di Benedetto|1941|end=}} |
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|children = 5 |
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|allegiance = {{flag|United States}} |
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|branch = {{flag|United States Army}} |
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|battles = [[World War II]]<br>[[Korean War]] |
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|rank = [[File:US-O3_insignia.svg|20px]] [[Captain]] |
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'''Eugene Albert Chappie''' (March 28, 1920 – May 31, 1992) was a [[United States Congress]]man from [[California]]. He served three terms as a [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] between 1981 and 1987. |
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== Biography == |
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Chappie was born in [[Sacramento, California]]. After graduating from high school, he joined the [[United States Army]]. |
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=== Military service === |
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Chappie was promoted to the rank of captain while serving in the [[Asiatic-Pacific Theater|Pacific Theater]] during [[World War II]]. He returned home to work in [[agribusiness]] before serving in the military again, this time during the [[Korean War]]. |
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Chappie entered politics after his tour of duty ended in Korea. |
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=== Political career === |
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He became an [[El Dorado County, California|El Dorado County]] Supervisor in 1950. Chappie held this position until his was elected as a Republican to the [[California State Assembly]] in 1964. |
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In 1980, he ran for Congress, and he won the first of three terms. In that election, Chappie beat veteran [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] incumbent [[Harold T. Johnson|Harold "Bizz" Johnson]] by almost 14 points, becoming the first Republican to represent this vast northern California district since 1942. He was helped by [[Ronald Reagan]] easily carrying the district. |
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=== Retirement and death === |
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He retired in 1987 due to declining health and died on May 31, 1992. |
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== Electoral history == |
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{{Election box begin no change | title= [[1980 United States House of Representatives elections]]<ref>[http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1980election.pdf 1980 election results]</ref> |
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| party = Republican Party (US) |
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| candidate = Eugene A. Chappie |
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| votes = 145,098 |
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| percentage = 53.7 |
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}} |
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change |
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| party = Democratic Party (US) |
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| candidate = [[Harold T. Johnson]] (Incumbent) |
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| votes = 107,682 |
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| percentage = 39.8 |
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}} |
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change |
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| party = Libertarian Party (US) |
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| candidate = [[Jim McClarin]] |
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| votes = 17,419 |
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| percentage = 6.5 |
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}} |
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{{Election box total no change |
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| votes = 270,199 |
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| percentage = 100.0 |
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}} |
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| winner = Republican Party (US) |
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| loser = Democratic Party (US) |
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{{Election box begin no change| title=[[1982 United States House of Representatives elections in California]], 2nd district<ref>[http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1982election.pdf 1982 election results]</ref>}} |
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change| |
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|party = Republican Party (US) |
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|candidate = Eugene A. Chappie ([[incumbent]]) |
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|votes = 116,172 |
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|percentage = 57.9 |
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|change = +3.7% |
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}} |
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change| |
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|party = Democratic Party (US) |
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|candidate = John Newmeyer |
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|votes = 81,314 |
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|percentage = 40.5 |
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|change = −1.5% |
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}} |
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change| |
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|party = Peace and Freedom Party (US) |
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|candidate = Howard Fegarsky |
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|votes = 3,126 |
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|percentage = 1.6 |
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|change = +0.3% |
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}} |
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{{Election box total no change| |
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|votes = 200,612 |
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|percentage = 100.0 |
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}} |
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{{Election box hold with party link without swing| |
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|winner = Republican Party (US) |
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}} |
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{{Election box end}} |
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{{Election box begin no change| title=[[1984 United States House of Representatives elections in California]], 2nd district<ref>[http://clerk.house.gov/member_info/electionInfo/1984election.pdf 1984 election results]</ref>}} |
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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change| |
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|party = Republican Party (US) |
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|candidate = Eugene A. Chappie ([[incumbent]]) |
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|votes = 158,679 |
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|percentage = 69.5 |
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|change = +11.6% |
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}} |
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{{Election box candidate with party link no change| |
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|party = Democratic Party (US) |
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|candidate = Harry Cozad |
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|votes = 69,793 |
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|percentage = 30.5 |
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|change = −10% |
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}} |
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{{Election box total no change| |
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|votes = 228,472 |
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|percentage = 100.0 |
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}} |
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{{Election box hold with party link without swing| |
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|winner = Republican Party (US) |
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==References== |
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Chappie entered politics after his tour of duty ended in Korea. He became an [[El Dorado County, California|El Dorado County]] Supervisor in 1950. Chappie held this position until his was elected as a Republican to the [[California State Assembly]] in 1964. In 1980, he ran for Congress, and he won the first of three terms. In that election, Chappie beat veteran [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] incumbent [[Harold T. Johnson|Harold T. "Biz" Johnson]]. He retired in 1987 due to declining health and died on May 31, 1992. Chappie was known for pushing for more federal highway funding. |
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*[http://www.joincalifornia.com/candidate/5720 Join California Eugene A. Chappie] |
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Eugene A. Chappie | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1987 | |
Preceded by | Harold T. Johnson |
Succeeded by | Wally Herger |
Constituency | 1st district (1981–1983) 2nd district (1983–1987) |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 3rd district | |
In office December 2, 1974 – December 1, 1980 | |
Preceded by | Leroy F. Greene |
Succeeded by | Wally Herger |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 6th district | |
In office December 7, 1964 – December 2, 1974 | |
Preceded by | Paul J. Lunardi |
Succeeded by | Leroy F. Greene |
Personal details | |
Born | Sacramento, California | March 28, 1920
Died | May 31, 1992 Georgetown, California | (aged 72)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Paula Di Benedetto (after 1941) |
Children | 5 |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Rank | Captain |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Eugene Albert Chappie (March 28, 1920 – May 31, 1992) was a United States Congressman from California. He served three terms as a Republican between 1981 and 1987.
Biography[edit]
Chappie was born in Sacramento, California. After graduating from high school, he joined the United States Army.
Military service[edit]
Chappie was promoted to the rank of captain while serving in the Pacific Theater during World War II. He returned home to work in agribusiness before serving in the military again, this time during the Korean War.
Chappie entered politics after his tour of duty ended in Korea.
Political career[edit]
He became an El Dorado County Supervisor in 1950. Chappie held this position until his was elected as a Republican to the California State Assembly in 1964.
In 1980, he ran for Congress, and he won the first of three terms. In that election, Chappie beat veteran Democratic incumbent Harold "Bizz" Johnson by almost 14 points, becoming the first Republican to represent this vast northern California district since 1942. He was helped by Ronald Reagan easily carrying the district.
Retirement and death[edit]
He retired in 1987 due to declining health and died on May 31, 1992.
Electoral history[edit]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |||
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Republican | Eugene A. Chappie | 145,098 | 53.7 | |||
Democratic | Harold T. Johnson (Incumbent) | 107,682 | 39.8 | |||
Libertarian | Jim McClarin | 17,419 | 6.5 | |||
Total votes | 270,199 | 100.0 | ||||
Turnout | ||||||
Republican gain from Democratic |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Eugene A. Chappie (incumbent) | 116,172 | 57.9 | |
Democratic | John Newmeyer | 81,314 | 40.5 | |
Peace and Freedom | Howard Fegarsky | 3,126 | 1.6 | |
Total votes | 200,612 | 100.0 | ||
Turnout | ||||
Republican hold |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Eugene A. Chappie (incumbent) | 158,679 | 69.5 | |
Democratic | Harry Cozad | 69,793 | 30.5 | |
Total votes | 228,472 | 100.0 | ||
Turnout | ||||
Republican hold |
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- United States Congress. "Eugene A. Chappie (id: C000322)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Join California Eugene A. Chappie
- 1920 births
- 1992 deaths
- Republican Party members of the California State Assembly
- United States Army soldiers
- United States Army personnel of World War II
- United States Army personnel of the Korean War
- County supervisors in California
- Politicians from Sacramento, California
- People from El Dorado County, California
- Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives from California
- 20th-century American legislators
- 20th-century California politicians
- California United States Representative stubs
- California State Assembly Member stubs