Achievements McCandless is a Representative from California. Born in Brawley, Imperial County, Calif., July 23, 1927. Attended Los Angeles City schools. B.A., University of California at Los Angeles, 1951. Served, United States Marine Corps, 1945–1946 and 1950–1952, and attained the rank of Captain. Automobile and truck dealer, 1953–1975. Member, Riverside County board of supervisors, Calif., 1972–1982 and Riverside County housing authority, 1974–1982. Elected as a Republican to the Ninety-eighth and to the five succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1983 – January 3, 1995). Not a candidate for reelection to the One Hundred Fourth Congress.