California Republican Party
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The California Republican Party is the California
affiliate of the United States Republican Party
. The party chairman is Tom Del Beccaro and is based in Burbank, California
, a suburb of Los Angeles
. The RPC also has a headquarters in Sacramento
.
It is a minority party in its state.
The party looks to enhance economic prosperity within the state, cut taxes, and eliminate government waste. The CPR is active throughout the entire state of California and is the majority party in many counties. The party also prides itself on "providing common sense solutions to the most troubling issues."
and Asian communities as one major sources of the problem. Republicans in the state have argued the subject of immigration vigorously with Democrats in the state. Republicans take a strong stance against the illegal immigration of citizens from other countries, while the Democratic Party is much more open to the idea in the state. The state has also experienced a decline in Republican voters by 13%. Now, just 31% of the population label themselves as Republican. The biggest changes in political alignment in the state have occurred in the inland regions such as the Central Valley
.
The last state governor registered in the California Republican Party, Arnold Schwarzenegger
was also a film actor with ties to Hollywood and moderate, liberal and even Democratic party members, such as his wife Maria Shriver
who's uncle was Robert F. Kennedy
, brother of US president John F. Kennedy
, and her distant cousin was the recalled state governor Grey Davis in the 2003 gubernatorial recall election.
since 1992
. John F. Seymour
was the last Republican to represent California in the U.S. Senate. Appointed in 1991 by Pete Wilson
who resigned his Class I Senate seat because he was elected governor in 1990
, Seymour lost the 1992 special election
to determine who will serve the remainder of the term expiring in 1995. Pete Wilson was also the last Republican elected to represent California in the U.S. Senate in 1988
, and the last Republican to represent California for a full term
in the U.S. Senate from 1983 to 1989.
:
. The last time the Republicans were the majority party in the Senate was from 1968-1970
.
. The last time the Republicans were the majority party in the Assembly was from 1994-1996.
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
affiliate of the United States Republican Party
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
. The party chairman is Tom Del Beccaro and is based in Burbank, California
Burbank, California
Burbank is a city in Los Angeles County in Southern California, United States, north of downtown Los Angeles. The estimated population in 2010 was 103,340....
, a suburb of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
. The RPC also has a headquarters in Sacramento
Sacramento, California
Sacramento is the capital city of the U.S. state of California and the county seat of Sacramento County. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento River and the American River in the northern portion of California's expansive Central Valley. With a population of 466,488 at the 2010 census,...
.
It is a minority party in its state.
The party looks to enhance economic prosperity within the state, cut taxes, and eliminate government waste. The CPR is active throughout the entire state of California and is the majority party in many counties. The party also prides itself on "providing common sense solutions to the most troubling issues."
Chairmen
| Chairman | Term |
|---|---|
| Frank F. Merriam | 1928–1930 |
| Marshal Hale | 1930–1934 |
| Louis B. Mayer Louis B. Mayer Louis Burt Mayer born Lazar Meir was an American film producer. He is generally cited as the creator of the "star system" within Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in its golden years. Known always as Louis B... |
1932–1933 |
| Earl Warren Earl Warren Earl Warren was the 14th Chief Justice of the United States.He is known for the sweeping decisions of the Warren Court, which ended school segregation and transformed many areas of American law, especially regarding the rights of the accused, ending public-school-sponsored prayer, and requiring... |
1934–1936 |
| Justus Craemer | 1936–1938 |
| Bradford Melvin | 1938–1940 |
| Thomas Kuchel Thomas Kuchel Thomas Henry Kuchel was a moderate Republican U.S. Senator from California. From 1959 to 1969 he was the minority whip in the Senate, where he was the co-manager on the floor for the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965.-Biography:Kuchel was born in Anaheim in Orange County,... |
1940–1942 |
| Edward Tickle | 1942–1944 |
| Leo Anderson | 1944–1946 |
| Arthur W. Carlson | 1946–1948 |
| Sim Delapp | 1948–1950 |
| Laughlin Waters | 1950–1954 |
| Thomas W. Caldecott | 1954–1956 |
| Al Bell Alphonzo E. Bell, Jr. Alphonzo "Al" Bell, Jr. was an eight-term United States Representative from California, who represented Los Angeles, California's influential Westside.-Family Background & Early Life:... |
1956–1958 |
| George W. Milias George W. Milias George Wallace Milias was a Republican California State Assemblyman, who represented the 22nd Assembly District from 1962 to 1970.... |
1958–1960 |
| John Krehbiel | 1960–1962 |
| Caspar Weinberger Caspar Weinberger Caspar Willard "Cap" Weinberger , was an American politician, vice president and general counsel of Bechtel Corporation, and Secretary of Defense under President Ronald Reagan from January 21, 1981, until November 23, 1987, making him the third longest-serving defense secretary to date, after... |
1962–1964 |
| Gaylord Parkinson | 1964–1967 |
| James Halley | 1967–1969 |
| Dennis Carpenter | 1969–1971 |
| Putnam Livermore | 1971–1973 |
| Gordon Luce | 1973–1975 |
| Paul Haerle | 1975–1977 |
| Michael B. Montgomery | 1977–1979 |
| Truman Campbell | 1979–1981 |
| Tirso del Junco Tirso del Junco Dr. Tirso del Junco-Mesa is a general surgeon, Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery, Fellow of American College of Surgeons.... |
1981–1983 |
| Ed Reinecke Edwin Reinecke Edwin Reinecke, who went by Ed Reinecke, is a retired California politician. He was born in Medford, Oregon, and served in the Navy during World War II. He graduated from Beverly Hills High School in 1942 and then attended the California Institute of Technology, where he completed a degree in... |
1983–1985 |
| Mike Antonovich Michael D. Antonovich Michael Dennis Antonovich is a politician and the most senior-serving member of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors... |
1985–1987 |
| Bob Naylor Robert W. Naylor Robert Wesley Naylor is a former California State Assemblyman, who represented the San Francisco Bay Area's 20th Assembly District from 1978–1986, who was Assembly Republican Leader from 1982–1984 and California Republican Party Chair from 1987–1989.Born in Reno, Nevada, Naylor earned his A.B.... |
1987–1989 |
| Frank Visco | 1989–1991 |
| Jim Dignan | 1991–1993 |
| Tirso del Junco Tirso del Junco Dr. Tirso del Junco-Mesa is a general surgeon, Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery, Fellow of American College of Surgeons.... |
1993–1995 |
| John Herrington John S. Herrington John Stewart Herrington is an American Republican politician. He served as the United States Secretary of Energy under Ronald Reagan during his second term.... |
1995–1997 |
| Michael J. Schroeder | 1997–1999 |
| John McGraw John McGraw John McGraw may refer to:* John McGraw , , New York lumber tycoon, and one of the founding trustees of Cornell University* John McGraw , , Governor of Washington state from 1893–1897... |
1999–2001 |
| Shawn Steel Shawn Steel Shawn Steel is the Republican National Committeeman from California. Elected in 2008, he will serve a four year term. Steel challenged the Treasurer of the RNC and won at the California Republican Party state convention with a 61 to 39% vote with over 1200 ballots cast... |
2001–2003 |
| Duf Sundheim | 2003–2007 |
| Ron Nehring Ron Nehring Ron Nehring is a Republican strategist, commentator and lecturer. He is the immediate past Chairman of the California Republican Party, the largest state Republican Party in the nation. He was unanimously elected to two terms, serving from February 2007 to March 2011.- Early life :Nehring is the... |
2007–2011 |
| Tom Del Beccaro | 2011–present |
Current Affairs
There has been much debate over whether or not the Republican Party of California is “dead. or just resting". For many years now, the Democratic Party of California has done extremely well in the state of California’s political arena. Allen Hoffenblum, a previous consultant and Republican official, has cited the recent demographic trend of growing LatinoLatino
The demonyms Latino and Latina , are defined in English language dictionaries as:* "a person of Latin-American descent."* "A Latin American."* "A person of Hispanic, especially Latin-American, descent, often one living in the United States."...
and Asian communities as one major sources of the problem. Republicans in the state have argued the subject of immigration vigorously with Democrats in the state. Republicans take a strong stance against the illegal immigration of citizens from other countries, while the Democratic Party is much more open to the idea in the state. The state has also experienced a decline in Republican voters by 13%. Now, just 31% of the population label themselves as Republican. The biggest changes in political alignment in the state have occurred in the inland regions such as the Central Valley
Central Valley
Central Valley may refer to:*Central Valley *Central Valley, New York*Chilean Central Valley **Central Valley *Costa Rican Central Valley...
.
The last state governor registered in the California Republican Party, Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Arnold Alois Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American former professional bodybuilder, actor, businessman, investor, and politician. Schwarzenegger served as the 38th Governor of California from 2003 until 2011....
was also a film actor with ties to Hollywood and moderate, liberal and even Democratic party members, such as his wife Maria Shriver
Maria Shriver
Maria Owings Shriver is an American journalist and author of six best-selling books. She has received a Peabody Award, and was co-anchor for NBC's Emmy-winning coverage of the 1988 Summer Olympics. As executive producer of The Alzheimer's Project, Shriver earned two Emmy Awards and an Academy of...
who's uncle was Robert F. Kennedy
Robert F. Kennedy
Robert Francis "Bobby" Kennedy , also referred to by his initials RFK, was an American politician, a Democratic senator from New York, and a noted civil rights activist. An icon of modern American liberalism and member of the Kennedy family, he was a younger brother of President John F...
, brother of US president John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
John Fitzgerald "Jack" Kennedy , often referred to by his initials JFK, was the 35th President of the United States, serving from 1961 until his assassination in 1963....
, and her distant cousin was the recalled state governor Grey Davis in the 2003 gubernatorial recall election.
Elected officials
The following is a list of Republican statewide, federal, and legislative officeholders beginning in 2011:U.S. Senate
None. Both of California U.S. Senate seats have held by DemocratsCalifornia Democratic Party
The California Democratic Party is the state branch of the Democratic Party in the state of California, headquartered in Sacramento. It is chaired by veteran Democratic politician and former United States Representative John L. Burton, who succeeded Art Torres in April 2009. It is the majority...
since 1992
United States Senate elections, 1992
The 1992 United States Senate election was an election for the United States Senate in which the victory of Bill Clinton in the presidential election was not accompanied by major Democratic gains in the Senate....
. John F. Seymour
John F. Seymour
John F. Seymour is an American real estate investor and politician.Seymour attended the public schools in Mt. Lebanon, Pennsylvania. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1955 to 1959 and graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1962...
was the last Republican to represent California in the U.S. Senate. Appointed in 1991 by Pete Wilson
Pete Wilson
Peter Barton "Pete" Wilson is an American politician from California. Wilson, a Republican, served as the 36th Governor of California , the culmination of more than three decades in the public arena that included eight years as a United States Senator , eleven years as Mayor of San Diego and...
who resigned his Class I Senate seat because he was elected governor in 1990
California gubernatorial election, 1990
The 1990 California gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1990. The Republican nominee, Senator Pete Wilson, narrowly defeated the Democratic nominee, former San Francisco Mayor Dianne Feinstein, who would later go on to win Wilson's Senate seat....
, Seymour lost the 1992 special election
United States Senate special election in California, 1992
The 1992 United States Senate special election in California took place on November 3, 1992, at the same time as the regular election to the United States Senate in California. Both of California's present Senators were elected for the first time...
to determine who will serve the remainder of the term expiring in 1995. Pete Wilson was also the last Republican elected to represent California in the U.S. Senate in 1988
United States Senate elections, 1988
The United States Senate election, of November 8, 1988 was an election for the United States Senate in which, in spite of the Republican victory by George H. W. Bush in the presidential election, the Republicans suffered a net loss of one seat in the Senate...
, and the last Republican to represent California for a full term
United States Senate elections, 1982
The United States Senate election of November 2, 1982 was an election for the United States Senate following the Republican gains in 1980. Party balance was unchanged following the election. Incumbents Howard Cannon of Nevada and Harrison Schmitt of New Mexico lost seats to the opposite party, the...
in the U.S. Senate from 1983 to 1989.
U.S. House of Representatives
Out of the 53 seats California is apportioned in the U.S. House of Representatives, 19 are held by Republicans:- CA-02: Wally HergerWally HergerWalter William "Wally" Herger, Jr. , American politician, has been a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives since 1987, representing the California's 2nd congressional district. The second district is physically large...
- CA-03: Dan LungrenDan LungrenDaniel Edward "Dan" Lungren is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2005. The district covers most of Sacramento County and part of Solano County, as well as all of Alpine, Amador and Calaveras counties...
- CA-04: Tom McClintockTom McClintockThomas Miller McClintock II is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2009. He is a member of the Republican Party. He is a former Assemblyman and state Senator...
- CA-19: Jeff DenhamJeff DenhamJeffrey John "Jeff" Denham is the U.S. Representative for . He is a member of the Republican Party.He previously served two terms in the California State Senate, representing the 12th District, which includes Madera, Merced, Monterey, San Benito and Stanislaus counties. Denham was the second...
- CA-21: Devin NunesDevin NunesDevin Nunes is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district, located in the San Joaquin Valley, includes all of Tulare County, as well as much of eastern Fresno County. He is also the author of the book Restoring the Republic, published by...
- CA-22: Kevin McCarthy (Majority Whip)
- CA-24: Elton GalleglyElton GalleglyElton William Gallegly is the U.S. Representative for , and previously the 23rd and 21st, serving in Congress since 1993. He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education, and pre-congressional career:...
- CA-25: Buck McKeonHoward McKeonHoward Philip "Buck" McKeon is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1993. He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:...
- CA-26: David DreierDavid DreierDavid Timothy Dreier is the U.S. Representative for , serving in Congress since 1981. He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education, and business career:...
(Chairman of the California Republican House Delegation) - CA-40: Ed RoyceEd RoyceEdward Randall "Ed" Royce is the U.S. Representative for , and previously the 39th, serving in Congress since 1993. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district lies in northern Orange County, including portions of Stanton, Cypress, Buena Park, Fullerton, Anaheim, Placentia, and Orange...
- CA-41: Jerry LewisJerry Lewis (politician)Charles Jeremy Lewis is the U.S. Representative for , and previously the 40th, 35th and 37th, serving since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party. He is a former chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, serving in the role during the 109th Congress.-Early life, education, and...
- CA-42: Gary MillerGary MillerGary Gene Miller is the U.S. Representative for , and previously the 41st, serving since 2003. He is a member of the Republican Party.-Early life, education and career:...
- CA-44: Ken CalvertKen CalvertKenneth Stanton "Ken" Calvert is the U.S. Representative for , and previously the 43rd, serving since 1993. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district is part of the Inland Empire and south Orange County areas of Southern California.-Early life, education and career:Calvert was born in...
- CA-45: Mary Bono Mack
- CA-46: Dana RohrabacherDana RohrabacherDana Tyron Rohrabacher is the U.S. Representative for , and previously the 45th and 42nd, serving since 1989. He is a member of the Republican Party...
- CA-48: John Campbell
- CA-49: Darrell IssaDarrell IssaDarrell Edward Issa is the U.S. Representative for , and previously the 48th, serving since 2001. He is a member of the Republican Party. He was formerly a CEO of Directed Electronics, the Vista, California-based manufacturer of automobile security and convenience products...
- CA-50: Brian BilbrayBrian BilbrayBrian Phillip Bilbray is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2006, and previously for the 49th district from 1995 to 2001. He is a member of the Republican Party. Bilbray is Chairman of the House Immigration Reform Caucus and a member of the influential...
- CA-52: Duncan HunterDuncan D. HunterDuncan Duane Hunter is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 2009. He is a member of the Republican Party. He is the son of his predecessor Duncan Hunter...
Board of Equalization
Republicans hold 2 of the 5 seats on the State Board of EqualizationState Board of Equalization (California)
The State Board of Equalization is a public agency charged with tax administration and fee collection in the state of California in the United States. The areas of authority of the Board fall into four broad areas: sales and use taxes, property taxes, special taxes, and acting as an appellate body...
:
- 2nd District: George RunnerGeorge RunnerGeorge C. Runner, Jr. is the Republican Board Member for District 2 of the five-member California Board of Equalization ....
- 3rd District: Michelle Park SteelMichelle Park SteelMichelle Eunjoo Park Steel is the Vice Chair of the California Board of Equalization, the Republican member representing the Board's 3rd District. She is currently the highest ranking Korean American officeholder in the United States....
State Senate
Republicans are in the minority, holding 15 of the 40 seats in the State SenateCalifornia State Senate
The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. There are 40 state senators. The state legislature meets in the California State Capitol in Sacramento. The Lieutenant Governor is the ex officio President of the Senate and may break a tied vote...
. The last time the Republicans were the majority party in the Senate was from 1968-1970
Political party strength in California
The following table indicates the party of elected officials in the U.S. state of California:*Governor*Lieutenant Governor*Attorney General*Secretary of State*Treasurer*Controller*Insurance Commissioner*Superintendent of Public Instruction...
.
- SD 1California's 1st State Senate districtCalifornia's 1st State Senate District is one of 40 Senate Districts. It is represented by Republican Ted Gaines of Roseville.-District profile:...
: Ted GainesTed GainesEdward M. Gaines is a California State Senator, representing the 1st Senate district. He won a January 4, 2011, special election to replace the late Dave Cox and took office two days later... - SD 4California's 4th State Senate districtCalifornia's 4th State Senate District is one of 40 Senate Districts. It is currently represented by Republican Doug LaMalfa of Richvale.-District profile:...
: Doug LaMalfaDoug LaMalfaDoug LaMalfa is an American politician currently serving in the California State Senate. He is a Republican representing the 4th district, encompassing Del Norte, Siskiyou, Shasta, Trinity, Tehama, Butte, Glenn, Colusa, Sutter, and Yuba counties, as well as parts of Nevada and Placer counties...
(Minority Whip) - SD 12California's 12th State Senate districtCalifornia's 12th State Senate District is one of 40 Senate Districts. It is currently represented by Republican Anthony Cannella of Ceres.-District profile:...
: Anthony CannellaAnthony CannellaAnthony Cannella is an American politician currently serving in the California State Senate. He is a Republican representing the 12th district, encompassing Merced and San Benito counties, as well as parts of Madera, Monterey, and Stanislaus counties... - SD 14California's 14th State Senate districtCalifornia's 14th State Senate District is one of 40 Senate Districts. It is currently represented by Republican Tom Berryhill of Modesto.-District profile:...
: Tom BerryhillTom BerryhillTom Berryhill is a Republican politician in the United States who currently represents the 14th district in the California State Senate... - SD 15California's 15th State Senate districtCalifornia's 15th State Senate district is one of 40 California State Senate districts. It was most recently represented by Republican Abel Maldonado of Santa Maria, who resigned on April 27, 2010, to become Lieutenant Governor of California...
: Sam BlakesleeSam BlakesleeSamuel Norman Blakeslee is a Republican California State Senator representing California's 15th State Senate district, a former California State Assemblyman from California's 33rd State Assembly district, and a former State Assembly Republican Leader... - SD-17California's 17th State Senate districtCalifornia's 17th State Senate District is one of 40 Senate Districts. It is represented by Republican Sharon Runner of Lancaster.-District profile:...
: Sharon Runner - SD 18California's 18th State Senate districtCalifornia's 18th State Senate District is one of 40 Senate districts. It is currently represented by Republican Jean Fuller of Bakersfield.-District profile:Kern County*Bakersfield*California City*Maricopa*Ridgecrest*Taft*Tehachapi...
: Jean FullerJean FullerJean Fuller is a U.S. politician who serves in the California State Senate. A Republican, she was previously a member of the California Assembly and the Superintendent of Schools for the Bakersfield City School District.... - SD 19California's 19th State Senate districtCalifornia's 19th State Senate District is one of 40 Senate Districts. It is currently represented by Republican Tony Strickland of Moorpark.-District profile:The 19th District includes most of Santa Barbara County and the Simi Valley...
: Tony StricklandTony StricklandAnthony A. "Tony" Strickland is a California State Senator, representing the 19th District. Strickland is a member of the Republican Party and a former Assemblyman, representing the 37th District from 1998 to 2004.-Early life:... - SD 29California's 29th State Senate districtCalifornia's 29th State Senate District is one of 40 Senate Districts. It is currently represented by Republican Bob Huff of Diamond Bar.-District profile:...
: Bob HuffBob HuffRobert S. Huff is a U.S. politician, who is a Republican member of the California State Senate, representing the 29th Senate District, which includes portions of Los Angeles, Orange, and San Bernardino counties...
(Minority Caucus Chair) - SD 31California's 31st State Senate districtCalifornia's 31st State Senate District is one of 40 Senate Districts. It is currently represented by Republican Robert Dutton of Rancho Cucamonga.-District profile:The 31st District includes many fast growing suburban and rural areas in the Inland Empire...
: Robert DuttonRobert DuttonRobert D. Dutton is an American politician. He has served as the California State Senate Republican Leader since 2010 and as a Senator representing the 31st Senate District since 2004, after serving two years as a State Assemblyman for the 63rd Assembly District.-Biography:Robert Dutton was born...
(Minority Leader) - SD 33California's 33rd State Senate districtCalifornia's 33rd State Senate District is one of 40 Senate Districts. It is currently represented by Republican Mimi Walters of Laguna Niguel.-District profile:...
: Mimi WaltersMimi WaltersMimi K. Walters is a Republican State Senator from the state of California, representing the 33rd District since 2008. She previously served in the Assembly for four years from 2004 to 2008, where she served in the Republican leadership as Assistant Republican Leader and Vice Chair of the... - SD 35California's 35th State Senate districtCalifornia's 35th State Senate District is one of 40 Senate Districts. It is currently represented by Republican Senator Tom Harman of Huntington Beach.-District profile:...
: Tom HarmanTom HarmanThomas George Harman is an American politician. He is a Republican member of the California State Senate who had previously been a three-term member of the California State Assembly. Both seats represent portions of Orange County.... - SD 36California's 36th State Senate districtCalifornia's 36th State Senate District is one of 40 Senate Districts. It is currently represented by Republican Joel Anderson of Alpine.-District profile:Riverside County*Lakeland Village *Murrieta*Murrieta Hot Springs...
: Joel AndersonJoel AndersonJoel Anderson is a California politician and Republican member of the California State Senate in the 36th Senate District. Before his election to the State Senate he was a member of the California Assembly representing the 77th Assembly District, and he also served on the Padre Dam Municipal Water... - SD 37California's 37th State Senate districtCalifornia's 37th State Senate District is one of 40 Senate Districts. It is currently represented by Bill Emmerson of Hemet.-District profile:...
: Bill EmmersonBill EmmersonWilliam "Bill" Emmerson is a Republican California State Senator, representing the 37th district in Riverside County, having been elected in a June 8, 2010 special election and sworn into office the next day... - SD 38California's 38th State Senate districtCalifornia's 38th State Senate District is one of 40 Senate Districts. It is currently represented by Republican Mark Wyland of Carlsbad.-District profile:Orange County*San Clemente*San Juan CapistranoSan Diego County*Bonsall*Camp Pendleton...
: Mark WylandMark WylandMark Bryan Wyland is a U.S. Republican politician from the state of California, who represents the 38th District in the California State Senate.-Biography:...
State Assembly
Republicans hold 28 of the 80 seats in the State AssemblyCalifornia State Assembly
The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. There are 80 members in the Assembly, representing an approximately equal number of constituents, with each district having a population of at least 420,000...
. The last time the Republicans were the majority party in the Assembly was from 1994-1996.
- AD 2California's 2nd State Assembly districtCalifornia's 2nd State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Republican Jim Nielsen of Gerber, CA although many claim that he continues to live in Woodland, CA which is outside the district....
: Jim NielsenJim NielsenJames Wiley Nielsen is an American politician from California and a member of the Republican party. Nielsen served on the Yolo County Republican Committee before winning election to the California State Senate in 1978... - AD 3California's 3rd State Assembly districtCalifornia's 3rd State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Republican Dan Logue of Linda.-District profile:...
: Dan LogueDaniel LogueDaniel Logue is a Republican Assemblyman who represents California's 3rd State Assembly district. He was first elected in November 2008. Prior to serving in the Assembly, Logue served as a Yuba County Supervisor.-Pre Legislative Career:...
(Chief Minority Whip) - AD-4California's 4th State Assembly districtCalifornia's 4th State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Republican Beth Gaines of Roseville.-District profile:All of Alpine CountyEl Dorado County - 84.35%...
: Beth GainesBeth GainesBeth B. Gaines is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. She is a Republican representing the 4th district, encompassing Alpine and El Dorado counties and parts of Placer and Sacramento counties... - AD 25California's 25th State Assembly districtCalifornia's 25th State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Republican Kristin Olsen of Modesto.-District profile:*All of Calaveras County*All of Mariposa County...
: Kristin OlsenKristin OlsenKristin Olsen is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. She is a Republican representing the 25th district, encompassing Calaveras, Mariposa, Mono, and Tuolumne counties, and parts of Madera and Stanislaus counties... - AD 26California's 26th State Assembly districtCalifornia's 26th State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Republican Bill Berryhill of Ceres.-District profile:San Joaquin County - 40.35%*August - 0.06%...
: Bill BerryhillBill BerryhillBill Berryhill Bill Berryhill Bill Berryhill (born March 18, 1958 is an American farmer and politician. He currently represents the 26th district in the California State Assembly, encompassing parts of San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties in California's Central Valley. He currently lives in Ceres...
(Chief Minority Whip) - AD 29California's 29th State Assembly districtCalifornia's 29th State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Republican Linda Halderman of Fresno.-District profile:Fresno - 44.93%*Auberry*Clovis*Fresno - 48.75%*Friant...
: Linda HaldermanLinda HaldermanLinda Halderman is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. She is a Republican representing the 29th district, encompassing parts of Fresno and Madera counties. Prior to being elected to the state assembly, she was a general surgeon specializing in breast cancer.-... - AD 30California's 30th State Assembly districtCalifornia's 30th State Assembly district is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Republican David Valadao of Hanford.-District profile:...
: David ValadaoDavid ValadaoDavid Valadao is an American politician currently serving his first term in the California State Assembly. He is a Republican representing the 30th district, encompassing Kings County and parts of Fresno, Kern, and Tulare counties. He won his first term in 2010, defeating Shafter Mayor Fran Florez... - AD 32California's 32nd State Assembly districtCalifornia's 32nd State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Republican Shannon Grove of Bakersfield.-District profile:Kern - 63.71%*Bakersfield - 85.26%...
: Shannon GroveShannon GroveShannon Grove is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. She is a Republican representing the 32nd district, encompassing parts of Kern and San Bernardino counties... - AD 33California's 33rd State Assembly districtCalifornia's 33rd State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Republican Katcho Achadjian of Arroyo Grande.-District profile:All of San Luis Obispo CountySanta Barbara County...
: Katcho AchadjianKatcho AchadjianKatcho Achadjian is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. He is a Republican representing the 33rd district, encompassing San Luis Obispo County and a part of Santa Barbara County... - AD 34California's 34th State Assembly districtCalifornia's 34th State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Republican Connie Conway of Tulare.-District profile:All of InyoKern - 5.71%*Boron*California City...
: Connie ConwayConnie ConwayConnie Conway is a Republican politician from California. She is currently in the California State Assembly and is the Assemblymember from the 34th district which takes in many parts of California's Central Valley and High Desert areas. Prior to serving in the Assembly, Conway served as a Tulare...
(Minority Leader) - AD 36California's 36th State Assembly districtCalifornia's 36th State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Republican Steve Knight of Palmdale.-District profile:...
: Steve KnightSteve Knight (politician)Stephen Knight is an American politician. He represents the 36th district in the California State Assembly, encompassing northeastern Los Angeles and western San Bernardino counties in the High Desert region. He currently lives in Palmdale with his wife Lily and two children.His father, William J...
(Assistant Minority Leader) - AD 37California's 37th State Assembly districtCalifornia's 37th State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Republican Jeff Gorell of Camarillo.-District profile:...
: Jeff GorellJeff GorellJeff Gorell is a Republican politician from California. In 2010, Gorell was elected to the State Legislature to serve as Assembly Member for the 37th Assembly District in California.-Local business owner:... - AD 38California's 38th State Assembly districtCalifornia's 38th State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Republican Cameron Smyth of Santa Clarita.-District profile:...
: Cameron SmythCameron SmythCameron Smyth is a Republican who has represented California's 38th Assembly district since December 2006. He succeeded Keith Richman who was term-limited...
(Assistant Minority Leader) - AD 59California's 59th State Assembly districtCalifornia's 59th State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Republican Tim Donnelly of Twin Peaks...
: Tim DonnellyTim DonnellyTimothy David Donnelly , not to be confused with California Republican politician Tim Donnelly, is an American actor and director, and is the younger brother of Jack Webb stock director Dennis Donnelly.... - AD 60California's 60th State Assembly districtCalifornia's 60th State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Republican Curt Hagman of Chino Hills.-District profile:Los Angeles County - 1.92%*Diamond Bar*Industry - 1.54%...
: Curt HagmanCurt HagmanCurt Hagman is a Republican assemblyman from California's 60th State Assembly District The district includes all, or portions of Anaheim, Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, Industry, La Habra, La Habra Heights, La Mirada, Orange, Rowland Heights, San Dimas, Villa Park, Walnut, Whittier, and Yorba...
(Assistant Minority Floor Leader) - AD 63California's 63rd State Assembly districtCalifornia's 63rd State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Republican Mike Morrell of Rancho Cucamonga.-District profile:Riverside County - 0.57%*Highgrove - 96.98%...
: Mike MorrellMike MorrellMike Morrell is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. He is a Republican representing the 63rd district, encompassing parts of Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Prior to being elected to the state assembly, he was a real estate broker.- External links :* ... - AD 64California's 64th State Assembly districtCalifornia's 64th State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Republican Brian Nestande of Palm Desert.-District profile:...
: Brian NestandeBrian NestandeBrian Nestande is the Republican California State Assemblyman for the 64th District and was elected to the post in 2008. He is the son of former Assemblyman Bruce Nestande, who was the Republican nominee for Secretary of State in 1986....
(Minority Caucus Chair) - AD 65California's 65th State Assembly districtCalifornia's 65th State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Republican Paul Cook of Yucca Valley.-District profile:Riverside County - 20.23%*Banning*Beaumont*Calimesa...
: Paul CookPaul Cook (politician)Paul Cook has represented California's 65th Assembly district since December 2006. Prior to his election he served as a member of the Yucca Valley city council from 1998 until 2006. He is a Republican.-Military career:... - AD 66California's 66th State Assembly districtCalifornia's 66th State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Republican Kevin Jeffries of Lake Elsinore.-District profile:Riverside County - 22.40%*El Cerrito...
: Kevin JeffriesKevin JeffriesKevin Jeffries is an American politician from the State of California. He is currently a member of the California State Assembly representing the California's 66th Assembly district... - AD 67California's 67th State Assembly districtCalifornia's 67th State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Republican Jim Silva of Huntington Beach.-District profile:...
: Jim SilvaJim SilvaJames Wayne Silva is a Republican United States politician who represents the 67th Assembly District in the California State Assembly.... - AD 68California's 68th State Assembly districtCalifornia's 68th State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Republican Allan Mansoor of Costa Mesa.-District profile:...
: Allan MansoorAllan MansoorAllan Mansoor is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. He is a Republican representing the 68th district, encompassing a part of Orange County. Prior to being elected to the state assembly, he was the mayor of Costa Mesa.- External links :* * ... - AD 70California's 70th State Assembly districtCalifornia's 70th Assembly District is one of 80 California State Assembly Districts. It is currently represented by Republican Don Wagner of Irvine.-District profile:...
: Don Wagner - AD 71California's 71st State Assembly districtCalifornia's 71st State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Republican Jeff Miller of Corona who defeated Democrat Gary Kephart of Ladera Ranch in 2010...
: Jeff MillerJeff Miller (California politician)Jeff Miller is a California State Assemblyman representing California's 71st State Assembly district, which spans the edge of Eastern Orange County and takes in the majority of Western Riverside County. A small business owner, he served 8 years as both the Mayor and a City Councilman in the City... - AD 72California's 72nd State Assembly districtCalifornia's 72nd State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Republican Chris Norby of Fullerton.-District profile:...
: Chris NorbyChris NorbyChris Norby , is a Republican politician who is the California State Assemblyman who represents the 72nd district and is a former member of the Orange County Board of Supervisors for the Fourth District.-Education and teaching career :... - AD 73California's 73rd State Assembly districtCalifornia's 73rd State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Republican Diane Harkey of Dana Point.-District profile:Orange County - 7.98%*Aliso Viejo - 35.38%*Dana Point...
: Diane HarkeyDiane HarkeyDiane Lynn Harkey is a former Council Member and Mayor of the City of Dana Point, California. She is currently the Republican representative in California's 73rd State Assembly district.-Early years and education:... - AD 74California's 74th State Assembly districtCalifornia's 74th State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Republican Martin Garrick of Solana Beach.-District profile:...
: Martin GarrickMartin GarrickMartin W. Garrick represents the 74th district in the California State Assembly. He was elected to the Assembly in November 2006. Garrick served in the Reagan Administration and is a small business owner.-Background:... - AD 75California's 75th State Assembly districtCalifornia's 75th State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Republican Nathan Fletcher of San Diego.-District profile:...
: Nathan FletcherNathan FletcherNathan Fletcher is a Republican member of the California State Assembly in the 75th Assembly District which includes the City of Poway, portions of Escondido, La Jolla, University City, Mira Mesa, Scripps Ranch, Rancho Bernardo, Rancho Peñasquitos, and Carmel Valley, and the communities of... - AD 77California's 77th State Assembly districtCalifornia's 77th State Assembly District is one of 80 districts in the California State Assembly. It is currently represented by Republican Brian Jones of Santee.-District profile:...
: Brian JonesBrian JonesLewis Brian Hopkins Jones , known as Brian Jones, was an English musician and a founding member of the Rolling Stones....
Mayoral offices
Of California's ten largest cities, three have Republican mayors in 2011:- San Diego (2): Jerry SandersJerry Sanders (politician)Gerald Robert "Jerry" Sanders is an American politician, Mayor of San Diego, California, and former Chief of Police.-Personal life:...
- FresnoFresnoFresno is the fifth largest city in California.Fresno may also refer to:-Places:Colombia* Fresno, TolimaSpain* Fresno, a ghost village in Nidáliga, Valle de Sedano, Burgos* Aldea del Fresno, Madrid* Fresno de la Vega, Ribera del Esla, León...
(5): Ashley SwearenginAshley SwearenginAshley Swearengin is the Mayor of Fresno, California and is Fresno's second female mayor. She was elected in a runoff election on November 4, 2008. Born in Texas and raised in Arkansas, she moved to Fresno with her family in 1987... - Anaheim (10): Tom Tait
External links
- California Republican Party
- California State Senate Republican Caucus
- California State Assembly Republican Caucus
- California Republican Party County Contacts page
- Party platform
- Santa Clara County Republican Party
- California Republican Lawyers Association
- San Mateo County Republican Party
Ideological organizations
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Lincoln Club
- Lincoln Club of Fresno County
- Lincoln Club of Northern California
- Lincoln Club of Orange CountyLincoln Club of Orange CountyThe Lincoln Club of Orange County, located in Orange County, California, is a non-profit corporation that operates Political Action Committees for conservative political causes.- History and membership:...
- Lincoln Club of San Diego
- Lincoln Club of Los Angeles County