Mark Takano
| Mark Takano | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 41st district |
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| Assumed office January 3, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Jerry Lewis |
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| Born | December 10, 1960 [1] Riverside, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Riverside, California |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Occupation | Teacher at Rialto High School |
| Website | Mark Takano: Teacher for Congress Representative Mark Takano |
Mark Allan Takano (born December 10, 1960) is an American teacher and politician from California. A member of the Democratic Party, Takano has served on the Riverside Community College Board of Trustees since 1990.
In November 2012, Takano was elected to the United States House of Representatives, defeating John Tavaglione in the general election.[2] Upon taking office, Takano became the first non-white openly gay member of Congress.
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Early life, education, and academic career [edit]
Takano was born in Riverside, California.[3] His family was relocated and interned from California to "War Relocation Camps" during World War II.[4] He is Sansei, which means that he is the grandson of people born in Japan who immigrated to the United States.[5] He attended La Sierra High School of the Alvord Unified School District, where he graduated as valedictorian.[6] He graduated from Harvard University in 1983.[7]
He taught British literature in public school for 23 years.[4] He was a member of the Republican Party through college, when he became a member of the Democratic Party.[7] In 1990 he was elected to the Riverside Community College Board of Trustees and has served on that body since then. While on the board, he shepherded a measure that provided Riverside Community College employees with domestic partner benefits.[4]
U.S. House of Representatives [edit]
Elections [edit]
1992 [edit]
Takano ran for a seat in the United States House of Representatives during the 1992 elections. That year, Takano ran in the California's 43rd congressional district and won the seven-candidate Democratic primary with 29% of the vote.[4][8] Republican Ken Calvert defeated Takano 47%-46%, a difference of 519 votes.[9][10]
1994 [edit]
Takano ran against Calvert in a rematch. Takano defeated Raven Lopez Workman in the Democratic primary, 70%-30%.[11] In the general election, Calvert defeated Takano 55%-38%.[12][13]
2012 [edit]
In July 2011, Takano announced he would run for the U.S. House in the newly redrawn California's 41st congressional district, established in the redistricting following the 2010 United States Census.[3] Five candidates decided to run for the open seat. In the June 2012 open primary, John Tavaglione, a Republican, ranked first with 45% of the vote. Takano ranked second with 37% of the vote.[14] In the November general election, Takano defeated Tavaglione 58%-42%.[15][16] Takano became the first openly gay member of the House who is not White.[4][17][18]
Committee assignments [edit]
References [edit]
- ^ Mark Allan Takano - California - Campaign 2012, Bio, News, Photos - Washington Times
- ^ Goad, Ben. "Congress District 41: Takano beats Tavaglione in nationally watched race". pe.com. Enterprise Media. Retrieved 7 November 2012.
- ^ a b Goad, Ben (July 1, 2011). "Congress: Takano will seek proposed Riverside-area seat | Breaking News | PE.com - Press-Enterprise". PE.com. Retrieved 2012-10-03.
- ^ a b c d e Johnson, Chris (2011-12-22). "Takano on path to make history in Calif. race | Washington Blade - America's Leading Gay News Source". Washington Blade. Retrieved 2012-10-03.
- ^ Furutani, Warren. "Welcoming a New Generation of Nikkei Leaders," Rafu Shimpo (Los Angeles). November 23, 2012; retrieved 2012-12-2.
- ^ http://www.marktakano.com/about/new
- ^ a b "Harvard Grad Turns Democrat to Win Votes". The Harvard Crimson. October 21, 1992. Retrieved 2012-10-04.
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=360817
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=27877
- ^ The Albany Herald - Google News Archive Search
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=747496
- ^ http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=28746
- ^ MORRISON, PATT (November 11, 1994). "Snapshots of life in the Golden State. : In This Sleaziest of Races, Victor Won by a Mudslide". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2012-10-03. More than one of
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- ^ Goad, Ben (November 6, 2012). "Congress District 41: Takano has double-digit lead over Tavaglione in nationally watched race". The Press-Enterprise. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
- ^ David Crary, AP National Writer. "Record number of gays seeking seats in Congress". SFGate. Retrieved 2012-10-03.
- ^ Candido, Sergio N. (October 29, 2012). "Top 5 Gay National Races". SFGN. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
External links [edit]
- Congressional website
- Campaign website
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Profile at Ballotpedia
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Issue positions and quotes at On the Issues
- Voting record at The Washington Post
| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by Jerry Lewis |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 41st congressional district January 3, 2013 – present |
Incumbent |
| United States order of precedence | ||
| Preceded by Eric Swalwell D-California |
United States Representatives by seniority 422nd |
Succeeded by David Valadao R-California |
- 1960 births
- Living people
- People from Riverside, California
- American politicians of Japanese descent
- California Democrats
- Harvard University alumni
- LGBT members of the United States Congress
- LGBT American people of Asian descent
- Gay politicians
- Members of the United States Congress of Asian descent
- Members of the United States House of Representatives from California
