Susan Eggman
Susan Eggman (born March 3, 1961) is an American politician who is currently serving in the California State Assembly. A Democrat, she represents the 13th Assembly District, which encompasses western San Joaquin County.
Susan Eggman | |
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Member of the California State Assembly from the 13th district | |
Assumed office December 3, 2012 | |
Preceded by | new district |
Personal details | |
Born | Castro Valley, California | March 3, 1961
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Renee Hall |
Residence | Stockton, California |
Alma mater | California State University, Stanislaus (BS) (MSW) Portland State University (PhD) |
Occupation | Social worker Professor |
Prior to being elected to the Assembly in 2012, she was a Stockton City Councilwoman and Associate Professor of social work at California State University, Sacramento.
Eggman is openly lesbian and is a member and past chair of the California Legislative LGBT Caucus.[1] She is also a member of the California Latino Legislative Caucus.
Biography
Eggman grew up in Stanislaus County, attending Turlock High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army, where she served as a combat medic. After the military, Eggman attended California State University, Stanislaus, where she earned both a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master of social work. She later earned a Ph.D in social work from Portland State University.[2]
Departure from state Assembly
On May 19, 2019, Eggman announced that she would be a candidate for the California state Senate in California's 5th State Senate district in 2020. Incumbent state Senator Cathleen Galgiani is not eligible for reelection due to term limits.[3]
2014 California State Assembly
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Susan Eggman (incumbent) | 22,341 | 49.7 | |
Republican | Sol Jobrack | 14,318 | 31.8 | |
Democratic | Catherine Jennet Stebbins | 8,297 | 18.5 | |
Total votes | 44,956 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Susan Eggman (incumbent) | 40,635 | 60.7 | |
Republican | Sol Jobrack | 26,254 | 39.3 | |
Total votes | 66,889 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
2016 California State Assembly
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Susan Eggman (incumbent) | 39,608 | 53.4 | |
Republican | Kevin J. Lincoln, II | 14,284 | 19.3 | |
Democratic | K. Jeffrey Jafri | 11,728 | 15.8 | |
Republican | Jacob "Jake" Souza | 8,491 | 11.5 | |
Total votes | 74,111 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Susan Eggman (incumbent) | 86,315 | 64.8 | |
Republican | Kevin J. Lincoln, II | 46,883 | 35.2 | |
Total votes | 133,198 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
2018 California State Assembly
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Susan Eggman (incumbent) | 30,826 | 52.6 | |
Republican | Antonio M. Garcia | 17,885 | 30.5 | |
Democratic | Carlos Villapudua | 9,888 | 16.9 | |
Total votes | 58,599 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Susan Eggman (incumbent) | 74,813 | 65.4 | |
Republican | Antonio M. Garcia | 39,532 | 34.6 | |
Total votes | 114,345 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
References
- Parrish, Kevin (November 7, 2012). "Landslide win for Eggman". The Record. Gannett. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
- Breitler, Alex (April 29, 2012). "Stockton will get Assembly voice at Capitol". The Record. Gannett. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
- https://www.recordnet.com/news/20190320/eggman-says-she-will-seek-galgianis-state-senate-seat