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Paul Chabot
Born
Paul Roger Chabot

(1974-03-19) March 19, 1974 (age 50)
CitizenshipUnited States
EducationMaster of Public Administration, Doctorate in Education
Alma materGeorge Washington University
University of Southern California
California State University, San Bernardino
Occupation(s)Public speaker, author, military officer
Political partyRepublican
SpouseBrenda Anderson Chabot
WebsiteDr. Paul Chabot for Congress

Paul Roger Chabot (born March 19, 1974) is an American politician, author, public speaker, San Bernardino County Reserve Deputy Sheriff, and a Lieutenant Commander of Naval Intelligence with the United States Navy Reserve. Chabot formerly served as a White House Senior Policy advisor on law enforcement for President Bill Clinton and President George W. Bush,[1] and is a Republican candidate for California's 31st congressional district.[2]

Education

Chabot earned a B.A. from California State University, San Bernardino, a Master of Public Administration from the University of Southern California and a Doctorate in Executive Leadership from the George Washington University along with a certificate in legislative studies from Georgetown University.[3]

Law enforcement career

In 1990, Chabot became a Sheriff Explorer Scout in high school and later, attended the San Bernardino Reserve Sheriff's Academy at night while attending California State University, San Bernardino in the daytime. In 1995, Chabot became a Reserve Deputy with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Chabot has also served as a police officer with the police department of the University of Southern California.

Military career

Chabot began his military career in 2001, serving first at the Office of Naval Intelligence later with the Defense Intelligence Agency, in conjunction with an assignment in The Pentagon working for the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the National Military Command Center. In 2008 Chabot served in Operation Iraqi Freedom with Special Operations Forces.[4] He currently is a Lieutenant Commander with the U.S. Pacific Fleet of the United States Navy Reserve.[4]

California Parole Board

In 2006, Chabot was appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger,[5] and confirmed by the California Senate, as Commissioner to the State Parole Board. He served for three consecutive terms.[4]

Elections

Chabot ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent California's 31st District. In the June 2014 primary, Chabot finished first with 26.7% of the vote, almost 10 points over his closest opponent, Democrat Pete Aguilar.[6] Chabot lost to Aguilar in the November 2014 general election, 52% to 48%.[7][8]

Chabot announced in February 2015 that he would run again for the U.S. House to represent California's 31st District in 2016.[2] In the primary, he finished second, with 22.7%, to Aguilar's 43.1%; the other three candidates received 34.2% of the vote.[9] Chabot will again face Aguilar in the 2016 general election.

References

  1. ^ "Rutherford endorses Chabot for Congress". Highland Community News. February 6, 2014. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  2. ^ a b Merl, Jean. "Republican Paul Chabot says he'll run against Rep. Pete Aguilar again". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
  3. ^ "Paul Chabot, MPA, Ed.D." http://www.offtrackonpurpose.com. 2014 Deviate, LLC. Retrieved 12 June 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  4. ^ a b c "Biography". Paul Chabot for Congress. Paul Chabot for Congress. Retrieved 9 June 2014.
  5. ^ "Governor Schwarzenegger Announces Appointments". CA.gov. 2010 State of California. Retrieved 11 June 2014.
  6. ^ "Inland Congressional primary leaves Republican and Democrat on top". SCPR.org. Southern California Public Radio. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
  7. ^ Yarbrough, Beau. "Election 2014: Paul Chabot concedes to Pete Aguilar in 31st Congressional District". The Sun. San Bernardino County Sun. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
  8. ^ Hagen, Lisa. "The Paul Chabot Story: Lose a House Race, Write a Book About It, Try Again". National Journal. National Journal Group Inc. Retrieved 9 August 2015.
  9. ^ "California 2016 Primary results" (PDF). California Secretary of State. Retrieved September 15, 2016.