Elton Gallegly | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California | |
| In office January 3, 1987 – January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Bobbi Fiedler |
| Succeeded by | Julia Brownley (Redistricting) |
| Constituency | 21st district (1987–1993) 23rd district (1993–2003) 24th district (2003–2013) |
| Mayor of Simi Valley | |
| In office 1980–1986 | |
| Preceded by | None (Position Created) |
| Succeeded by | Greg Stratton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Elton William Gallegly March 7, 1944 Huntington Park, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Janice Shrader |
| Residence(s) | Simi Valley, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Politician |
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Elton William Gallegly (born March 7, 1944) is a former U.S. Representative from California. A Republican, he last represented California's 24th congressional district. He previously represented the 23rd and 21st Districts, and served from 1987 to 2013. He did not seek re-election in 2012.[1]
Gallegly is the longest-serving Congressional representative in Ventura County history.[2]