John Schmitz served in the California State Senate from 1978-1982. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives and a separate period in the California State Senate. He identified as a Republican but identified with the American Independent Party in 1972. He died in 2001.
1976
–Endorsed Ronald Reagan (R) for President (lost primary)
1980
–Endorsed John Connally (R) for President (lost primary)
The Endorsement Project 