Biography:

George Miller was born in Richmond, Calif., and grew up in a political family. His father was the chairman of the state Senate Finance Committee.

Miller attended Martinez public schools and Diablo Valley College. He received a bachelor's degree in 1968 from San Francisco State University and a law degree from the University of California, Davis in 1972.

He practiced law and was a California Senate aide for five years, working for state Sen. George Moscone. He was chairman of the Contra Costa County Democratic Central Committee.

Miller was first elected to the U.S. House in 1974.

He and his wife, Cynthia, have two children.

Past Campaigns:

George Miller was first elected to the U.S. House in 1974 with 56 percent of the vote, defeating Republican Gary Fernandez. He was re-elected to eight consecutive terms, defeating Republican Roger Payton in 1990 with 61 percent of the vote.

In 1992 he won re-election with 71 percent of the vote defeating Republican Dave Scholl. He defeated Republican Charles Hughes in 1994 with 70 percent of the vote.

In 1996, he defeated Republican Norman Reece with 72 percent of the vote. In 1998 he was re-elected again, defeating Reece with 77 percent of the vote.

Miller won in 2000 with 77 percent of the vote. He was re-elected in 2002, defeating Charles Hargrave with 71 percent of the vote. He was uncontested in 2004.

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