Compton I. White, Jr.

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

Compton Ignatius White, Jr. (born December 19, 1920 in Spokane, Washington – died 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.

[edit] 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.

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Entry in the Congressional Biographical Dictionary

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