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Lincoln Loy McCandless
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| Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives from Hawaii Territory's At-large district | |
| In office March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1935 |
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| Preceded by | Victor S. K. Houston |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Wilder King |
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| Born | September 18, 1859 Indiana, Pennsylvania |
| Died | October 5, 1940 (aged 81) Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii |
| Political party | Republican Democratic |
Lincoln Loy McCandless (September 18, 1859 – October 5, 1940) was an important person in Hawaii's history. He was a successful cattle rancher and businessman. He also became a politician for the Territory of Hawaii. McCandless served in the United States Congress. He was a "territorial delegate," which meant he represented Hawaii in Congress. He started in the Hawaii Republican Party but later became a key leader in the Hawaii Democratic Party.
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Early Life and Business in Hawaii
Lincoln Loy McCandless was born on September 18, 1859. His birthplace was Indiana, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Volcano, West Virginia.
In 1882, McCandless moved to Hawaii. He was skilled in oil drilling and mining. He used these skills to build special water wells called artesian wells. His older brothers, James and John, had already moved to Hawaii. Together, they formed a family business called McCandless Brothers.
On May 24, 1904, he married Elizabeth Janet Cartwright. She was from New York.
Entering Politics
McCandless began his political career in the Republic of Hawaii. From 1898 to 1900, he was a member of the Hawaii House of Representatives. He represented the 5th district.
After the United States took over the islands, Hawaii became a U.S. territory. McCandless was then elected to the territorial legislature. He served as a senator from 1902 to 1906.
Switching Political Parties
McCandless started his political journey with the Hawaii Republican Party. However, by 1906, he began to challenge Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana'ole. Prince Kūhiō had been a long-serving delegate for Hawaii.
By 1908, McCandless decided to join the Hawaii Democratic Party. He wanted to run against Kūhiō for the role of non-voting delegate. This delegate represented Hawaii in the United States House of Representatives. He ran in 1908, 1910, and 1912, but he did not win these elections.
Serving in Congress
Later, another Democrat, William Paul Jarrett, won the delegate elections in 1922 and 1924.
Finally, McCandless himself was nominated and won the election on November 8, 1932. He served one term in Congress. His term lasted from March 4, 1933, to January 3, 1935. He tried to get re-elected but was not successful.
After his time in Congress, McCandless helped with important construction projects in Honolulu. He directed the building of roads, new buildings, and a sewer system.
Lincoln Loy McCandless passed away in Honolulu on October 5, 1940. He was cremated and buried in Oahu Cemetery in the Nuʻuanu Valley.
