John McCain's father, John S. McCain Sr., held the rank of Admiral in the U.S. Navy.
Never.
Secretary of War
No. Several Presidents were governors or held other political office prior to becoming President. Some held no political office at all.
He held no political office before becoming President
John White
He held no political office before becoming President
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Eisenhower was a career military officer for 36 years - he held no elected office before becoming President
Jimmy Carter, as the only president from Georgia.
John Q. Adams
John Tyler was a life-long resident of Virginia and held office there.