Calvin Dooley (born January 11, 1954) American politician, was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 1991 to 2005, representing the 20th District of California. Born in Visalia, California, He earned his bachelor's degree in agricultural economics from the University of California, Davis in 1977 and a master's degree in Management from Stanford University in 1987, and was a farmer and administrative assistant before entering the House. A "New Democrat," his voting record was considered moderate. His retirement in 2004 prompted a contentious primary battle between his chief of staff, Lisa Quigley, and farmer/businessman Jim Costa, who was eventually elected to replace him.
Cal is married to Linda Phillips and has two daughters, Brooke Ybarra and Emily Dooley.
