Mike Gordon (politician)

Mike Gordon (1957 – June 25, 2005) was an American politician who served as a member of the California State Assembly. After his swearing in in December 2004, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor in March and died in June 2005. Prior to his time in the Assembly, he served as the mayor of El Segundo, CA from 1996 until 2004. He also served as the executive director of the California Democratic Party from 1983 until 1985. He was a principal in the El Segundo-based political fund-raising firm Gordon & Schwenkmeyer, which has many prominent Democrats among its clients.

Mike Gordon
Member of the California State Assembly from the 53rd district
In office December 2004 – June 25, 2006
Preceded by	George Nakano
Succeeded by	Ted Lieu
Personal details
Born	1957
Died	June 25, 2005
Political party	Democratic

In 2004, Gordon left the office of mayor of El Segundo to run for State Assembly. He won by a close margin over Redondo Beach mayor Greg Hill.

References

• Vassar, A (2015). A Decade Later: Assemblyman Mike Gordon. One Voter Project.
• Vogel, N (2005). Mike Gordon, 47; Assemblyman Was Ex-Mayor of El Segundo, Businessman. Los Angeles Times.

Political offices
Preceded by George Nakano	Assemblymember, 53rd Assembly District 2004–2005	Succeeded by Ted Lieu