James Q. Wedworth
Democratic
| Date | Party | Office | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-08-1966 | Democratic | SD-31 | 89920 | Win |
| 11-05-1968 | Democratic | SD-31 | 114530 | Win |
| 11-07-1972 | Democratic | SD-31 | 118302 | Win |
| 11-02-1976 | Democratic | SD-27 | 70457 | Loss |
Candidate Biography:
Born: April 14, 1919 in Illinois
Married: Muriel Berube
Children: Ronald, Susan, Diane, and Albert
Military Service: USN (WWII)
Died: December 22, 1998 in Newcastle, CA
1953-1966: Member, Hawthorne City Council
1958-1966: Mayor, City of Hawthorne
1974: Primary Candidate for Governor (Lost)
- LEGISLATION: 1970: Co-Author, The Wedworth-Townsend Act (Enabled firefighters to receive paramedic training)
Source: California Blue Book (1967), (1971)