Eugene A. Chappie | |
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| Member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromCalifornia's2nd 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 theCalifornia State Assembly from the3rd district | |
| In office December 2, 1974 – December 1, 1980 | |
| Preceded by | Leroy F. Greene |
| Succeeded by | Wally Herger |
| Member of theCalifornia State Assembly from the6th district | |
| In office December 7, 1964 – December 2, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Paul J. Lunardi |
| Succeeded by | Leroy F. Greene |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eugene Albert Chappie (1920-03-28)March 28, 1920 |
| Died | May 31, 1992(1992-05-31) (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 aUnited States Congressman fromCalifornia. He served three terms as aRepublican between 1981 and 1987.
Chappie was born inSacramento, California. After graduating from high school, he joined theUnited States Army.
Chappie was promoted to the rank of captain while serving in thePacific Theater duringWorld War II. He returned home to work inagribusiness before serving in the military again, this time during theKorean War.
Chappie entered politics after his tour of duty ended in Korea.
He became anEl Dorado County Supervisor in 1950. Chappie held this position until his was elected as a Republican to theCalifornia State Assembly in 1964.
In 1980, he ran for Congress, and he won the first of three terms. In that election, Chappie beat veteranDemocratic incumbentHarold "Bizz" Johnson by almost 14 points, becoming the first Republican to represent this vast northern California district since 1942. He was helped byRonald Reagan easily carrying the district.
He retired in 1987 due to declining health and died on May 31, 1992.
| 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 | ||||
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| 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 | ||
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| 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 | ||
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| Republicanhold | ||||
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| Preceded by | California State Assemblyman, 6th District 1964–1974 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | California State Assemblyman, 3rd District 1974–1980 | Succeeded by |
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromCalifornia's 1st congressional district 1981–1983 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromCalifornia's 2nd congressional district 1983–1987 | Succeeded by |
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