Lessons on civic engagement and social responsibility are hallmarks of a Whittier College liberal arts education. While Poet alumni are well represented in the fields of education, social work, and government, many others have ventured into public service. The following alumni and Whittier faculty member are currently campaigning in races across the country that will be decided in the November 4 elections.
Jeff Decker, Faculty
Whittier College Professor of Business Administration
Running for Yorba Linda City Council
Yorba Linda, California
Judge Stephen L. George, WLS '92
Judge for the Henderson Township Justice Court
Running for reelection
J.D. from Whittier College School of Law
Clark County, Nevada
Judge Richard Hodson ’67
Magistrate Judge for the 25th District of the District Courts
Running for reelection
State of Kansas
Kenneth C. “KC” Jones B.A. ’84, WLS ’87
Supervising Deputy Attorney General for the State of California
Running for Orange County Superior Court Judge
State of California
Angus L. McKelvey '91
Hawaii State Representative, 10th District
Running for reelection
State of Hawaii
Dave Peterson ’68
Kitsap County Clerk
Running for reelection
State of Washington
Tony Strickland ’93
California State Senator and Assemblyman
Running for Congress in California's 25th Congressional District
State of California
Judge Bernard Veljacic ‘94
Superior Court Judge for Clark County
Running for reelection
State of Washington
