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Gerald Mark McNerney (/məkˈnɜːrni/ mək-NUR-nee; born June 18, 1951) is an American businessman and politician who has served as member of the California State Senate from the 5th district since 2024. A member of the Democratic Party, his district includes all of San Joaquin County and the Tri-Valley area of Alameda County.[1] He previously served as the U.S. representative from California's 9th congressional district, based in Stockton, from 2007 until 2023.
Early life, education, and business career
McNerney was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the son of Rosemary (née Tischhauser) and John E. McNerney. He is of Swiss and Irish descent.[2] He attended St. Joseph's Military Academy in Hays, Kansas, and, for two years, the United States Military Academy at West Point. After leaving West Point in 1971 in protest of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War,[3] he enrolled at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, where he received bachelor's and master's degrees and, in 1981, a Ph.D. in mathematics, with a doctoral dissertation in differential geometry focusing on a generalization of the Laplace–Beltrami operator.[4]
McNerney served several years as a contractor to Sandia National Laboratories at Kirtland Air Force Base on national security programs. In 1985, he accepted a senior engineering position with U.S. Windpower (Kenetech). In 1994, he began working as an energy consultant for PG&E, FloWind, The Electric Power Research Institute, and other utility companies. Before being elected to Congress, McNerney served as the CEO of a start-up company manufacturing wind turbines, HAWT Power (Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Power).[5]
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Berman Bill to Lower Energy Bills and Protect Ratepayers Passes ...
Sep 12, 2025AB 1167 would work in tandem with Senate Bill 24 by Senator McNerney (D-Pleasanton), which would explicitly ban the use of ratepayer funds on lobbying or other political activities against efforts by cities and counties to create their own municipal utilities. # # # Contact: BermanPress@asm.ca.gov
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California passes bill curbing utilities use of ratepayer money for ...
Sep 16, 2025State lawmakers last week made California the seventh state to pass a bill limiting investor-owned utilities from using customer money to pay for political and lobbying costs. Assembly Bill 1167, the California Ratepayer Protection Act, authored by Assembly Member Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park), passed ...
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July 19, 2018
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Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla, Restore the Delta, 209-479-2053, Barbara@restorethedelta.org
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House Approves Interior Spending Bill, Sending Calvert, Valadao, and Denham Riders that Would Thwart Due Process for the Delta to the Senate
WASHINGTON D.C. – This afternoon, the House of Representatives passed the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 6147), sending three federal riders that would circumvent water rights laws and legal protections for the San Francisco Bay-Delta estuary to the Senate.
The first rider written by Congressman Ken Calvert (R-Corona) seeks to exempt the Delta tunnels, or CA WaterFix, project from further judicial review. Soon after, Congressman David Valadao (R-Hanford) introduced another provision to the Appropriations bill that would cement a legislative ban on major California water infrastructure projects including the State Water Project and the Centrall Valley Project.
This week, Congressman Jeff Denham (R-Turlock) added yet another amendment to the Appropriations bill, seeking to dismantle the State Water Board’s recent recommended updates to the Bay Delta plan as a means to secure more water deliveries to the Central Valley.
Executive Director of Restore the Delta, Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla said,“We anticipated the Interior Appropriations bill would pass the House, but we maintain that it will be stopped in the Senate. We are so grateful that Senator Feinstein and Senator Harris voiced their opposition to these harmful legislative efforts to undo due process, water quality and quantity protections, and water rights for the Delta. We would also like to thank Congressman John Garamendi and Congressman Jerry McNerney for their political courage that manifested into amendments that would have removed the language of these three harmful riders from the Appropriations bill. The House Committee on Rule’s decision to deny a House floor vote on these amendments s illustrates the deep corruption that controls California water management decisions.”
STATE ASSEMBLYMAN DEVON MATHIS ENDORSES KATHRYN NANCE FOR CONGRESS
MAR 21, 2016
Endorsement of Republican Vice Chair of Assembly Agriculture Committee continues Nance's momentum against failed extremist Congressman Jerry McNerney.
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SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY SHERIFF STEVE MOORE ENDORSES KATHRYN NANCE FOR CONGRESS
MAR 17, 2016
Nance continues to build momentum to defeat failed incumbent Jerry McNerney as law enforcement continues to back Nance in battleground CD 9.
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REPUBLICAN PARTY OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY BACKS KATHRYN NANCE FOR CONGRESS
FEB 23, 2016
Endorsement shows growing strength for Nance Campaign in Contra Costa portion of 9th Congressional District
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EASTCOUNTYTODAY.NET: KATHRYN NANCE TAKES STRONG POSITION OPPOSING OBAMA GAS TAX PROPOSAL
FEB 06, 2016
By EastCountyToday -Feb 6, 2016 Stockton police officer challenging extremist Congressman Jerry McNerney vows to oppose the President’s plan which would hurt working families by adding 25 cents to every gallon of gas to fund pork barrel projects for campaign donors.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT COMES OUT IN STRONG SUPPORT OF KATHRYN NANCE FOR CONGRESS
DEC 21, 2015
Stockton, Antioch and Lodi Police Officer Associations, along with Contra Costa County Deputy Sheriffs and San Joaquin County Probation Officers all endorse Kathryn Nance for Congress.
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WHERE DOES CONGRESSMAN MCNERNEY STAND ON ISSUES OF TERROR?
NOV 17, 2015
Police Officer and Congressional candidate Kathryn Nance calls out Congressman Jerry McNerney after his call for America to "promote peace and understanding” in the Middle East after the brazen Paris terror attacks, by asking him to commit publicly on issues to promote understanding of his views on radical Islamic terrorism.
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NANCE CALLS CNN DEMOCRATIC DEBATE "CRIME NOT NOTICED" NIGHT
OCT 23, 2015
Police Sergeant shocked at Democratic Presidential candidate's calls to release more violent criminals that would endanger American citizens lives and property. Calls on Congressman McNerney to say no to these extreme left wing hate groups and support her call for more cops, more jails and an expedited death penalty.
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JERRY MCNERNEY DROPS THE BALL YET AGAIN...AND STOCKTON PAYS THE PRICE
MAY 09, 2015
"It is a sad day when our member of Congress, Jerry McNerney, can't deliver even with a White House of his own party in power. He has bent over backward on issues that hurt working families when the Obama Administration asked for his vote and now he shows how much credibility he has earned in Washington...none. Jerry McNerney can't deliver and it is time to send a new and powerful voice to Washington to fight for our neighborhoods. I've been on the front lines fighting for Stockton for 18 years and I'll fight even harder if the voters send me to Washington
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Tony Amador finished second in the primary election thanks to outside money from a SuperPAC called Spirits of Democracy. You and I both know that Tony Amador is wrong for our district and our nation, but outside money from republican extremists will tell a different story.
What outside money won’t tell you is that Tony Amador wants to weaken education, eliminate environmental protections and take away health care coverage from working families. That’s why we need a strong campaign to fight this outside money and get the word out about the real Tony Amador.
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Gerald M. "Jerry" McNerney (born June 18, 1951) is an engineer, energy specialist, and the U.S. Representative for California's 9th congressional district, serving in Congress since 2007. He is a member of the Democratic Party. The district includes parts of San Joaquin County, East Contra Costa County, and southern Sacramento County.
McNerney holds a Ph.D in mathematics.[1]
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Early life, education, and business career
McNerney was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the son of Rosemary (née Tischhauser) and Col. John E. McNerney. His ancestry is Irish and Swiss.[2] He attended St. Joseph's Military Academy in Hays, Kansas, and, for two years, the United States Military Academy at West Point. After leaving West Point in 1971 in protest of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War,[3] he enrolled at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, where he received Bachelor's and Master's degrees and, in 1981, a Ph.D. in Mathematics, with a doctoral dissertation in differential geometry.[4]
McNerney served several years as a contractor to Sandia National Laboratories at Kirtland Air Force Base on national security programs. In 1985, he accepted a senior engineering position with U.S. Windpower (Kenetech). In 1994, he began working as an energy consultant for PG&E, FloWind, The Electric Power Research Institute, and other utility companies. Before being elected to Congress, Jerry served as the CEO of a 2004 start-up company manufacturing wind turbines, named HAWT Power (Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine Power). A 1992 article that he co-authored in an IEEE journal is a good example of his writings during this period.[5]
U.S. House of Representatives
Elections
2004
McNerney has said that he was inspired to run for Congress by his son Michael, who in response to the attacks of September 11 sought and received a commission in the Air Force. Michael suggested that his father serve his country by running for Congress. McNerney first ran for Congress against Richard Pombo in California's 11th congressional district in the 2004 House elections. He entered the race two weeks before the primary election as a write-in candidate. He qualified to be a write-in candidate for the March 2004 primary by one signature. Having no primary opponent, he won the primary and qualified for the November general election ballot as the Democratic nominee. He lost the November general election, 61%-39%.
2006
Main article: California 11th congressional district election, 2006
McNerney launched his 2006 campaign early in the fall of 2005. In June 2006 he won the Democratic primary with 52.8% of the vote, defeating Steve Filson, who had been endorsed by the DCCC, and Stevan Thomas.
In late July, Republicans Pete McCloskey and Tom Benigno (both of whom ran in the Republican primary against Pombo) endorsed McNerney.[6] In September, analysis of the campaign was changed from "Republican safe" to "Republican favored" due to the emergence of McNerney's campaign. The report noted "a [GOP] party spokesman says it's because they want to win decisively but others speculate that internal polling has delivered bad news for the incumbent."[7] On October 3, 2006, a poll commissioned by Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund was released with McNerney leading Pombo 48 percent to 46 percent.[8] Based on these events, in early October, CQPolitics.com changed their rating of this race from Republican Favored to Leans Republican[9]
On November 7, 2006, McNerney defeated Pombo 53%-47%.[10]
2008
Main article: United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2008#District 11
McNerney won re-election 55% to 45% over Republican nominee Dean Andal.
2010
Main article: United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2010#District 11
McNerney won re-election 48%-47%, defeating Republican nominee David Harmer.[11]
2012
Main article: United States House of Representatives elections in California, 2012#District 9
McNerney announced in late July 2011 that he would move to San Joaquin County in order to run in the newly drawn 9th Congressional District, comprising parts of San Joaquin County, East Contra Costa County, and southern Sacramento County.[12]
Tenure
Drugs
In 2007, McNerney voted against legislation that would have prevented the DEA from enforcing prohibition in the twelve states (including California) which allow the use of marijuana for medical purposes.[13]
In 2013, McNerney introduced the Methamphetamine Education, Treatment and Hope (METH) Act to modernize and expand programs that combat methamphetamine abuse by expanding treatment for addicts, particularly mothers or pregnant women, and provide grants to provide substance abuse and mental health services in rural areas.[14]
Fiscal issues
Jerry McNerney voted for 2008’s $700 billion rescue package for the financial markets, acknowledging that “his district opposed the bailout but he felt it was best for the economy.”[15] McNerney authored a provision of the bill permanently raising the lending limit for Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae loans.[16]
He voted for the September 2008 jobs and energy stimulus package[17] and to regulate the subprime mortgage market, modify bankruptcy rules with the aim of reducing foreclosure rates, and to ban abusive credit practices and enhance consumer disclosure.
McNerney voted in favor of legislation allowing employees to form unions by signing cards authorizing union representation.[18]
In 2009, McNerney voted for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and voted against its repeal the next year.
McNerney has frequently opposed free trade agreements, voting against CAFTA, GATT, and the U.S.-Peru free trade agreement.[19]
Energy
McNerney is a proponent of renewable energy. He voted to reduce carbon emissions.[20] He has voted for tax incentives for renewable energy and for allowing states to impose stricter emissions standards. He opposes drilling in the Outer Continental Shelf.[21]
Committee assignments
Caucus memberships
- Congressional Arthritis Caucus
- International Conservation Caucus
- Veteran's Mental Health Caucus