Paul Albert Richie (December 20, 1893 – February 7, 1973) was an American educator, farmer and politician who served four terms in the California State Assembly for the 79th district from 1935 to 1943.[1] He was one of two dozen "EPIC Democrats" elected to the state legislature in 1934.[2][3] Before his election, he was a member of the Socialist Party.[4] He remained a life-long advocate for socialism.[5][6] During his time in the Assembly, he was the only member to vote against a bill banning Communists from working for the state of California.[7] He was defeated by Republican Kathryn Niehouse in his bid for a fifth term, after which he returned to citrus farming.[8]
Paul A. Richie | |
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 Richie c. 1942 | |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 79th district | |
| In office January 7, 1935 – January 4, 1943 | |
| Preceded by | Bruce R. Stannard |
| Succeeded by | Kathryn Niehouse |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Paul Albert Richie December 20, 1893 Mondovi, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | February 7, 1973 (aged 79) El Cajon, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (after 1934) Socialist (before 1934) |
| Education | Ferris Institute |
| Occupation | Schoolteacher, farmer, laborer |
References
edit- ^ "Paul A. Richie". JoinCalifornia. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "Early Reports Accurate". Daily Times-Advocate. Escondido. 9 November 1934. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ Mitchell, Greg (1992). The Campaign of the Century. New York: Random House. p. 545–546.
- ^ "Socialist lecture". The San Diego Sun. San Diego. 15 June 1933. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ "California Blue Book, 1938". California State Printing Office. p. 63. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "California Blue Book, 1942". California State Printing Office. p. 81. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
- ^ "Ban on Communists". Labor Clarion. San Francisco. 4 April 1941. Retrieved 27 August 2024.
- ^ "Paul Richie, former state legislator". The San Francisco Examiner. San Francisco. 8 February 1973. Retrieved 26 August 2024.
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