Debra Bowen
Debra Lynn Bowen (born October 27, 1955), is an American politician. She is a member of the Democratic Party. She was the Secretary of State of California from 2007 to 2015. Before that, she was a member of the California State Legislature from 1992 to 2006. In March 2008, she was given the Profile in Courage Award by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.[1] Bowen was unable to run for a third term in 2014 because of term limits.
Debra Bowen | |
---|---|
31st Secretary of State of California | |
In office January 8, 2007 – January 5, 2015 | |
Governor | Arnold Schwarzenegger Jerry Brown |
Preceded by | Bruce McPherson |
Succeeded by | Alex Padilla |
Member of the California State Senate from the 28th district | |
In office 1998–2006 | |
Preceded by | Ralph Dills |
Succeeded by | Jenny Oropeza |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 53rd district | |
In office 1992–1998 | |
Preceded by | Richard Floyd |
Succeeded by | George Nakano |
Personal details | |
Born | Rockford, Illinois, U.S. | October 27, 1955
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Mark Nechodom |
Alma mater | Michigan State University University of Virginia School of Law |
Profession | Lawyer Politician |
Debra Bowen Media
Bowen at the 2011 Democratic Party of California state convention
Sources
- ↑ "Debra Bowen - John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum". Jfklibrary.org. 2008-05-12. Retrieved 2011-05-18.
California Assembly | ||
---|---|---|
Preceded by Richard Floyd |
California State Assemblymember, 53rd District December 7, 1992–November 30, 1998 |
Succeeded by George Nakano |
California Senate | ||
Preceded by Ralph Dills |
California State Senator, 28th District December 7, 1998–November 30, 2006 |
Succeeded by Jenny Oropeza |
Political offices | ||
Preceded by Bruce McPherson |
California Secretary of State January 8, 2007–January 5, 2015 |
Succeeded by Alex Padilla |