Jack Westland
Alfred John "Jack" Westland (December 14, 1904 – November 3, 1982) was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1953 to 1965. He represented the Second Congressional District of Washington as a Republican. He was also an accomplished amateur golfer.
Jack Westland | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's 2nd district | |
| In office January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1965 | |
| Preceded by | Scoop Jackson |
| Succeeded by | Lloyd Meeds |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alfred John Westland December 14, 1904 Everett, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | November 3, 1982 (aged 77) Pebble Beach, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouses | Marcia Westland
(m. 1931; div. 1957)Helen Geis (m. 1959) |
| Alma mater | University of Washington Law School |
| Jack Westland | |
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| Personal information | |
| Sporting nationality | United States |
| Career | |
| Status | Amateur |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | T53: 1953 |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | T41: 1934 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Amateur | Won: 1952 |
| British Amateur | T33: 1934 |
Westland was born in Everett, Washington. He was elected to the House in 1952, taking the seat previously held by Democrat Scoop Jackson who had won election to the United States Senate. Westland was re-elected in 1954, 1956, 1958, 1960, and 1962. Westland voted in favor of the Civil Rights Acts of 1957, 1960, and 1964, as well as the 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. He was defeated in 1964 by Democrat Lloyd Meeds. Westland subsequently moved to California, where he lived until his death in 1982.