Chris Holden
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Chris Holden | |
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| Majority Leader of the California State Assembly | |
| In office December 1, 2014 – March 10, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | V. Manuel Perez |
| Succeeded by | Ian Calderon |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 41st district | |
| Assumed office December 3, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Anthony Portantino (redistricted) |
| 53rd Mayor of Pasadena | |
| In office May 1997 – May 1999 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Paparian |
| Succeeded by | Bill Bogaard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 19, 1960 Pasadena, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Melanie Holden |
| Alma mater | San Diego State University |
| Profession | Small businessman |
Christopher Holden (born July 19, 1960) is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. He is a Democrat representing the 41st Assembly District, which encompasses the northern San Gabriel Valley.[1]
He is a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus.[2] Prior to his election to the Assembly in 2012, Holden was a Mayor and City Councilmember in Pasadena. He is the son of longtime Los Angeles politician Nate Holden.
History
Prior to being elected to the Assembly, Holden was a Pasadena city council member, and a former mayor of the city, serving from 1997 to 1999.[3] He is the second longest-serving city councilmember in the city's history, having served since 1989.
Holden is an alumnus of Pasadena High School and San Diego State University. He first ran for seat 3 of the Pasadena City Council in 1985, but lost narrowly to incumbent Loretta Thompson-Glickman. He was elected four years later, and was appointed Mayor in 1997. During his term, the City charter was revised to allow for open election of the mayor. However, in the first citywide mayoral election, Holden was defeated by former Councilmember and former Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard.
Holden previously served as the Assembly Majority Floor Leader.
Electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Bill Bogaard | 11,576 | 60 | |
| Democratic | Chris Holden (incumbent) | 7,760 | 40 | |
| Total votes | 19,336 | 100.0 | ||
| Turnout | ||||
2014
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Chris Holden (incumbent) | 35,296 | 98.1 | |
| Republican | Nathaniel Tsai (write-in) | 394 | 1.1 | |
| Republican | Samuel S. Forsen (write-in) | 120 | 0.3 | |
| Libertarian | Ted Brown (write-in) | 84 | 0.2 | |
| Republican | Linda Hazelton (write-in) | 83 | 0.2 | |
| Total votes | 35,977 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Chris Holden (incumbent) | 62,810 | 59.3 | |
| Republican | Nathaniel Tsai | 43,126 | 40.7 | |
| Total votes | 105,936 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
In 2014, Holden was reelected to the Assembly with 59% of the vote. Nathaniel Tsai,[4] the 18-year-old challenger to Holden, finished with 41% of the vote.[5]
Legislation
In his first term, Holden introduced legislation to require California schools to teach about the significance of the Barack Obama presidency.[6] He introduced legislation to tackle the problem of grease thievery at restaurants.[7] He also introduced legislation to study and foster economic development and job creation.[8]
See also
References
- ^ 41st District formerly covered the Santa Monica Mountains and adjacent valleys/communities, pre—2010 census and redistricting.
- ^ [1]
- ^ "Politics, Family Style". Jet (magazine). 26 May 1997. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
- ^ http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/prior-elections/statewide-election-results/general-election-november-4-2014/statement-vote/
- ^ http://ballotpedia.org/Chris_Holden
- ^ http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2014/08/26/calif-schools-to-teach-students-about-significance-of-obama-presidency/
- ^ http://www.sfgate.com/restaurants/article/Bill-tackles-odd-crime-of-grease-thievery-from-5696491.php
- ^ http://patch.com/california/claremont-laverne/new-assemblyman-chris-holden-introduces-first-bill
External links
- Official website—41st State Assembly district
- Campaign website
- Chris Holden Blog
