Background
Monteith, Dick was born on February 7, 1932 in Los Banos.
Monteith, Dick was born on February 7, 1932 in Los Banos.
Bachelor in Sociology, Stanford University.
A conservative businessman in the agriculture industry, Monteith ran for California in 1994 against three term Democratic incumbent Dan McCorquodale. The 12th District, formerly based eastern Santa Clara County, shifted entirely into the conservative Central Valley after reapportionment, taking away McCorquodale"s natural home advantage. Prevented from seeking reelection in 2002 because of state term limits, Monteith made an unsuccessful run for the Congressional seat of Gary Condit, who had been defeated in the Democratic primary by Assemblyman Dennis Cardoza.
Cardoza beat Monteith 51% to 43% in a district that had been redrawn in favor of a Democrat.
Monteith currently serves on the Stanislaus County Board of Supervisors, a position he has held since 2006.