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Prior to being elected to the Assembly in 2012, she was a [[Stockton, California|Stockton]] City Councilmember and associate professor of social work at [[California State University, Sacramento]]. |
Prior to being elected to the Assembly in 2012, she was a [[Stockton, California|Stockton]] City Councilmember and associate professor of social work at [[California State University, Sacramento]]. |
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Eggman is openly lesbian and is a member of the [[California Legislative LGBT Caucus]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Kevin|last=Parrish |url=http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121107/A_SPECIAL0309/211070329 |title=Landslide win for Eggman |work=[[Stockton Record]] |date=2012-11-07 |accessdate=2012-12-21}}</ref> She is also a member of the California Latino Legislative Caucus. |
Eggman is openly lesbian and is a member and past chair of the [[California Legislative LGBT Caucus]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Kevin|last=Parrish |url=http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121107/A_SPECIAL0309/211070329 |title=Landslide win for Eggman |work=[[Stockton Record]] |date=2012-11-07 |accessdate=2012-12-21}}</ref> She is also a member of the California Latino Legislative Caucus. |
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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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Eggman grew up in [[Stanislaus County]], attending [[Turlock High School]] before |
Eggman grew up in [[Stanislaus County]], attending [[Turlock High School]] before enlisting in the U.S. Army, where she served as a combat medic. After the military, Eggman attended [[California State University, Stanislaus]], where she earned both a bachelor's degree and a [[master of social work]]. She later earned a Ph.D in social work from [[Portland State University]].<ref>{{cite news|first=Alex|last=Breitler |url=http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120429/A_NEWS/204290316 |title=Stockton will get Assembly voice at Capitol |work=[[Stockton Record]] |date=2012-04-29 |accessdate=2012-12-21}}</ref> |
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==2014 California State Assembly == |
==2014 California State Assembly == |
Revision as of 20:26, 28 April 2017
Susan Eggman | |
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File:Susan Eggman.jpg | |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 13th district | |
Assumed office December 3, 2012 | |
Preceded by | new district |
Personal details | |
Born | Castro Valley, California | March 3, 1961
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Domestic partner | Renee Hall |
Residence | Stockton, California |
Alma mater | California State University, Stanislaus (BS) (MSW) Portland State University (PhD) |
Occupation | Social worker Professor |
Susan Talamantes Eggman (born March 3, 1961) is an American politician who is currently serving in the California State Assembly. A Democrat, she represents the 13th Assembly District, which encompasses western San Joaquin County.
Prior to being elected to the Assembly in 2012, she was a Stockton City Councilmember and associate professor of social work at California State University, Sacramento.
Eggman is openly lesbian and is a member and past chair of the California Legislative LGBT Caucus.[1] She is also a member of the California Latino Legislative Caucus.
Biography
Eggman grew up in Stanislaus County, attending Turlock High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army, where she served as a combat medic. After the military, Eggman attended California State University, Stanislaus, where she earned both a bachelor's degree and a master of social work. She later earned a Ph.D in social work from Portland State University.[2]
2014 California State Assembly
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Susan Eggman (incumbent) | 22,341 | 49.7 | |
Republican | Sol Jobrack | 14,318 | 31.8 | |
Democratic | Catherine Jennet Stebbins | 8,297 | 18.5 | |
Total votes | 44,956 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Susan Eggman (incumbent) | 40,635 | 60.7 | |
Republican | Sol Jobrack | 26,254 | 39.3 | |
Total votes | 66,889 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
2016 California State Assembly
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Susan Eggman (incumbent) | 39,608 | 53.4 | |
Republican | Kevin J. Lincoln, II | 14,284 | 19.3 | |
Democratic | K. Jeffrey Jafri | 11,728 | 15.8 | |
Republican | Jacob "Jake" Souza | 8,491 | 11.5 | |
Total votes | 74,111 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Susan Eggman (incumbent) | 86,315 | 64.8 | |
Republican | Kevin J. Lincoln, II | 46,883 | 35.2 | |
Total votes | 133,198 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
References
- ^ Parrish, Kevin (2012-11-07). "Landslide win for Eggman". Stockton Record. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
- ^ Breitler, Alex (2012-04-29). "Stockton will get Assembly voice at Capitol". Stockton Record. Retrieved 2012-12-21.
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