Wally Herger
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 2nd district |
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In office January 3, 1987 – January 3, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Eugene A. Chappie |
| Succeeded by | Jared Huffman |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 3rd district |
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In office 1980–1986 |
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| Preceded by | Eugene A. Chappie |
| Succeeded by | Christopher Chandler |
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May 20, 1945 Yuba City, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Diane Herger (Divorced) Pamela Herger; 9 children |
| Residence | Chico, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | California State University, Sacramento |
| Occupation | Oil Executive |
| Religion | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) |
Walter William "Wally" Herger, Jr. (born May 20, 1945) is an American politician. He was a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from 1987 until 2013, representing California's 2nd congressional district, the largest congressional district by area in California. It covers almost all of interior northern California including, Chico, Redding and Red Bluff. On January 10, 2012, Herger announced he would not seek re-election to the House in November.
Herger was born in Yuba City, California. He is of Swiss descent; his paternal grandfather emigrated to the US from the canton of Uri in the late 19th century. He is also of German and Irish descent. Herger was raised on his family's 200-acre (0.81 km2) cattle ranch and plum farm in the northern California town of Rio Oso (between Yuba City and Sacramento). He also worked in the family's oil and gas exploration business. He joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when he was about 20 years old. He graduated from American River College with an Associate of Arts. He also attended California State University, Sacramento for a year. His political career started in 1976, with his election to the East Nicolaus School Board. He also served northern California in the California State Assembly from 1980–86.
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