Charles M. Teague

Charles McKevett Teague (September 18, 1909 – January 1, 1974) was an American lawyer and Republican Party politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives for California's 13th congressional district from 1955 until his death.

Early life and family Teague was born in Santa Paula, California, his family having long been involved in citrus farming. His father, Charles C. Teague, was a founder of Sunkist Growers, Incorporated and his brother Milton headed the organization for some time. He attended the public schools and graduated from Stanford University in 1931 and from Stanford Law School in 1934.

Career Teague was admitted to the bar in 1934 and in the United States Army Air Forces from 1942 to 1946, being awarded the Air Force commendation ribbon. He served as director of the McKevett Corp. and Teague-McKevett Co., firms later merged with Limoneira. At the time of his first run for Congress, he was president of the Ventura County Republican Assembly. 1960, 1964, and 1968, as well as the 24th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

Family His son, Alan, was mayor of Santa Paula.