Larry Chimbole

Larry Chimbole
Member of the California State Assembly from the 34th district
In office December 2, 1974 – November 30, 1978
Preceded by	Bob Wood
Succeeded by	Phil Wyman
Personal details
Born	May 22, 1919 New Haven, Connecticut
Died	November 10, 2015(2015-11-10) (aged 96) Palmdale, California
Nationality	American
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Vickie Roberson
Children	Steven, Patricia, Susan and Wynne
Residence(s)	Palmdale, California
Alma mater	Glendale College

Larry Chimbole (May 22, 1919 – November 10, 2015) was a United States Army veteran of World War II, California politician, and a member of the Democratic party.

A city councilman and then mayor of Palmdale, Chimbole won election to the California State Assembly in 1974 by defeating Republican Kenneth Hall, then chief deputy director of the California Department of Finance. In 1976 he narrowly defeated Republican Phil Wyman, vice president of the Antelope Valley Board of Trade. In 1978, however, Wyman came back to beat Chimbole.

From 1996 to 2000 Chimbole was a member of the Antelope Valley Hospital District Board.

The Larry Chimbole Cultural Center is located in Palmdale, California. Chimbole died November 10, 2015.

Electoral history

Member, California State Assembly: 1974-1978

Year	Office		Democrat	Votes	Pct		Republican	Votes	Pct
1974	California State Assembly District 34		Larry Chimbole	35,416	51.7%		Kenneth F. Hall	28,976	42.3%
1976	California State Assembly District 34		Larry Chimbole	44,154	50.6%		Phil Wyman	43,086	49.4%
1978	California State Assembly District 34		Larry Chimbole	36,928	45.7%		Phil Wyman	43,845	54.3%