Al McCandless facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Al McCandless
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 44th district
In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 1995
Preceded by	Randy "Duke" Cunningham
Succeeded by	Sonny Bono
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 37th district
In office January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1993
Preceded by	Jerry Lewis
Succeeded by	Walter R. Tucker III
Personal details
Born	(1927-07-23)July 23, 1927 Brawley, California
Died	August 9, 2017(2017-08-09) (aged 90) La Quinta, California
Alma mater	University of California, Los Angeles
Profession	automotive dealer
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1945–46, 1950–52
Rank	captain

Alfred Alfonso "Al" McCandless (July 23, 1927 – August 9, 2017) was a Republican politician from California. He was born in Brawley, California on July 23, 1927. He studied at the University of California, Los Angeles, 1951. Before becoming a representative, he was an automobile and truck dealer from 1953 through 1975.

McCandless was on the Riverside County board of supervisors from 1972 through 1982. He was in the United States House of Representatives from January 3, 1983 through January 3, 1995.

McCandless died at his home in La Quinta, California on August 9, 2017 at the age of 90.