Early Life, Education, and Early Political Career
Herger was born in Yuba City, California. He is of Swiss descent; his grandfather emigrated to the US from the canton of Uri in the late 19th century. Herger was raised on his family's 200-acre (0.81 km2) cattle ranch and plum farm in the northern California town of Rio Oso (between Yuba City and Sacramento). He also worked in the family's oil and gas exploration business. He joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when he was about 20 years old. He graduated from American River College with an Associate of Arts. He also attended California State University, Sacramento for a year. His political career started in 1976, with his election to the East Nicolaus School Board. He also served northern California in the California State Assembly from 1980–86.
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