D. S. "Judge" Saund
Democratic
| Date | Party | Office | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-06-1956 | Democratic | CD-29 | 54989 | Win |
| 11-04-1958 | Democratic | CD-29 | 64518 | Win |
| 11-08-1960 | Democratic | CD-29 | 76139 | Win |
| 11-06-1962 | Democratic | CD-38 | 54022 | Loss |
| Website: | www.saund.org/dalipsaund |
Candidate Biography:
Dalip Singh "Judge" Saund
Born: September 20, 1899 in Amritsar, India
Married: Marian Kosa
Children: Dalip Saund Jr., Ellie Saund, and Julie Fisher
Died: April 22, 1973, in Hollywood, CA.
1949: Became a US citizen
1950: Elected Judge of Justice Court, Westmoreland Judicial District, county of Imperial ("denied seat, not having been a citizen one year when elected"
1952-1957: Judge of Justice Court, Westmoreland Judicial District, Imperial County
1952: Delegate, Democratic National Convention
1956: Delegate, Democratic National Convention
1960: Delegate, Democratic National Convention
- Saund was the first US Congressman born in Asia.
- PLACENAME: The Dilip Singh Saund Post Office is located in Temecula.