Bill Brough
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William P. Brough | |
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 73rd district | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Diane Harkey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 15, 1966 Middletown, Connecticut |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Michelle Brough |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Dana Point, California |
| Alma mater | University of Connecticut |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Government Affairs Consultant |
William "Bill" Brough is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. He is a Republican representing the 73rd district, encompassing southern Orange County. Prior to being elected to the state assembly, he was a Dana Point councilmember. Previously, Brough served as Chief of Staff to California State Assemblywoman Diane Harkey in the 73rd Assembly District, as the White House Liaison at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington D.C. in the Bush Administration, and as a Congressional Aide to former congressman Christopher Cox.
Personal life
After high school, Brough enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving on active duty from 1986-1990 and in 1991 graduated from the University of Connecticut. Brough and his wife have two children.[1]
2014 California State Assembly
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Wendy Gabriella | 16,420 | 27.8 | |
| Republican | Bill Brough | 16,365 | 27.7 | |
| Republican | Jesse Petrilla | 11,287 | 19.1 | |
| Republican | Paul G. Glabb | 8,353 | 14.2 | |
| Republican | Anna Bryson | 6,549 | 11.1 | |
| Total votes | 58,974 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Bill Brough | 76,783 | 67.9 | |
| Democratic | Wendy Gabriella | 36,292 | 32.1 | |
| Total votes | 113,075 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||
2016 California State Assembly candidacy
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Bill Brough (incumbent) | 74,568 | 99.6 | |
| Democratic | Mesbah Islam (write-in) | 278 | 0.4 | |
| Total votes | 74,846 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Bill Brough (incumbent) | |||
| Democratic | Mesbah Islam | |||
| Total votes | ||||
References
- ^ City of Dana Point. "William P. Brough - Council Member". http://www.danapoint.org/index.aspx?page=600.
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