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David Knowles (California politician)

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David Knowles
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 4th district
In office
December 7, 1992 – November 30, 1996
Preceded byThomas M. Hannigan
Succeeded byRico Oller
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 7th district
In office
December 3, 1990 - November 30, 1992
Preceded byNorman S. Waters
Succeeded byValerie K. Brown
Personal details
Born (1952-09-05) September 5, 1952 (age 72)
Cleveland, Ohio
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAna Mary
Children6

David Knowles (born September 5, 1952)[1] served in the California legislature representing the 7th District from December 3, 1990 - November 30, 1992 and the 4th district from December 7, 1992 – November 30, 1996.[2]

Knowles also served as a Chief Executive for the California Earthquake Authority from January 4, 1999[3] - January 16, 2002.[4]

California's 4th Assembly district 1994 California State Assembly election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican David Knowles (incumbent) 101,020 64.97
Democratic Charles W. "Charlie" Fish 47,700 30.68
Libertarian Clyde B. Smith 6,774 4.36
Invalid or blank votes 11,755 7.03
Total votes 167,249 100.00
Republican hold
California's 4th Assembly district 1992 California State Assembly election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican David Knowles (incumbent) 102,578 56.15
Democratic Mark A. Norberg 64,400 35.25
Libertarian Gary Hines 15,720 8.60
Invalid or blank votes 16,034 8.07
Total votes 198,732 100.00
Republican hold
California's 7th Assembly district election 1990[5]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican David Knowles 82,862 51.35%
Democratic Norman S. Waters (incumbent) 78,490 48.64%
Write-In Carrillo (Write in) 13 0.01
Total votes 161,365 100.0
Republican gain from Democratic

References

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  1. ^ "David Knowles". joincalifornia.com.
  2. ^ "California State Assmebly 1849-2021" (PDF). secretary.senate.ca.gov.
  3. ^ "Choice to Head Quake Agency Sparks Outcry - Los Angeles Times". latimes.com.
  4. ^ "Knowles Steps Down as CEA Chief Executive". insurancejournal.com.
  5. ^ "1990 General election results" (PDF). sos.ca.gov/elections/prior-elections/statewide-election-results.