Compton I. White, Jr.

For Compton I. White, Sr., also a United States Representative from Idaho, see Compton I. White.

Compton I. White, Jr.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Idaho's 1st district
In office January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1967
Preceded by	Gracie Pfost
Succeeded by	Jim McClure
Personal details
Born	December 19, 1920 Spokane, Washington
Died	October 19, 1998(1998-10-19) (aged 77) Sandpoint, Idaho
Political party	Democratic
Residence	Clark Fork
Profession	Agriculture

Compton Ignatius White, Jr. (December 19, 1920 in Spokane, Washington – October 19, 1998 in Sandpoint, Idaho) was a Democratic politician from the U.S. state of Idaho. Most prominently, he served in the United States House of Representatives from 1963 to 1967. White is the last person from the Idaho Panhandle region to represent the state in Congress.

Biography

The son of United States Representative Compton I. White, White Jr. grew up in his family's hometown of Clark Fork, Idaho, and in Washington, D.C.. He attended George Washington University in Washington, D.C., and the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho. White graduated in 1942.

During World War II White worked as an engineer for Boeing in Seattle, and also in mining, logging, and livestock breeding. After the war, he returned to Clark Fork, serving on the school board. From 1958 to 1962 White served as mayor of Clark Fork.

In 1960, White announced his candidacy for the United States Senate seat held by Republican Henry Dworshak, but was defeated in the Democratic primary by R. F. Bob McLaughlin. In 1962 White ran for the U.S. House seat vacated by Gracie Pfost, winning the Democratic primary and general election. The same seat had been held by his father.

White was reelected in 1964, but was defeated for a third term in 1966 by Republican state senator Jim McClure. In 1967 White secured a position as a consultant with the United States Department of the Treasury.

Afterwards, White returned to Clark Fork and served on its city council, as well as working in ranching once again.

His grandson, Ryan M. White, currently serves as Legislative Director for Idaho Senator James E. Risch.^[1]

References

1. ^ http://www.idahostatesman.com/273/story/571750.html

External links

• Entry in the Congressional Biographical Dictionary

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by Gracie Pfost	United States House of Representatives, Idaho First Congressional District January 3, 1963–January 3, 1967	Succeeded by Jim McClure

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Name	White, Compton I. Jr.
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Date of birth	December 19, 1920
Place of birth	Spokane, Washington
Date of death	October 19, 1998
Place of death	Sandpoint, Idaho