# Elton Gallegly

_American politician_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> Elton William Gallegly is a former U.S. representative from California. A Republican, he last represented California's 24th congressional district. He previously represented the 23rd and 21st Districts, and served from 1987 to 2013. He did not seek re-election in 2012.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 7 March 1944 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q542676#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Huntington Park ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q542676#P19))
- **Citizenship:** United States ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q542676#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; real estate agent ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q542676#P106))
- **Political party:** Republican Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q542676#P102))
- **Education:** California State University, Los Angeles; Huntington Park High School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q542676#P69))
- **Positions held:** United States representative (5 January 2011 – 3 January 2013); United States representative (6 January 2009 – 3 January 2011); United States representative (4 January 2007 – 3 January 2009); United States representative (4 January 2005 – 3 January 2007); United States representative (7 January 2003 – 3 January 2005); United States representative (3 January 2001 – 3 January 2003); United States representative (6 January 1999 – 3 January 2001); United States representative (7 January 1997 – 3 January 1999); United States representative (4 January 1995 – 3 January 1997); United States representative (5 January 1993 – 3 January 1995); United States representative (3 January 1991 – 3 January 1993); United States representative (3 January 1989 – 3 January 1991); United States representative (3 January 1987 – 3 January 1993); chairperson (since 1983); mayor (1980–1986); council member (since 1979) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q542676#P39))

## Questions

**When was Elton Gallegly born?**  
Elton Gallegly was born on 7 March 1944 in Huntington Park.

**What positions has Elton Gallegly held?**  
Positions held by Elton Gallegly include: United States representative (2011–2013); United States representative (2009–2011); United States representative (2007–2009); United States representative (2005–2007); United States representative (2003–2005).

**Where did Elton Gallegly study?**  
Elton Gallegly was educated at California State University, Los Angeles, Huntington Park High School.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Elton Gallegly](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elton_Gallegly) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q542676](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q542676) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Elton gallegly.jpg by United States House of Representatives (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Elton_gallegly.jpg)

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"Elton Gallegly". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/elton-gallegly. Retrieved 11 November 2026.