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January 26, 2013 By Alex Vassar

Legislators of California: Creed Haymond

January 13th marked the 120th anniversary of the death of State Senator Creed Haymond, likely one of the most brilliant individuals to ever serve in the California Legislature. Haymond, a native of Virginia, served in the Senate from 1876-1879, but his most lasting legacy was a result of his earlier work as the Chairman of […]

Filed Under: Current Research, Deaths, Editorial, JoinCalifornia, State Senate, Top Stories

January 15, 2013 By Alex Vassar

Senator Nielsen Sworn Into Office, Becomes Dean of the Legislature

On January 10th, Jim Nielsen returned to the State Senate after a 22-year absence. Senator Nielsen, now starting his 17th year in the State Legislature, is the Dean of both the Senate and the Legislature as a whole. The next highest in legislative tenure are Senators Corbett, Correa, Steinberg, Wyland, and Assemblyman (former Senator) Chesbro […]

Filed Under: 2012 Election, Current Research, JoinCalifornia, Special Elections, State Senate, Top Stories

January 14, 2013 By Alex Vassar

State Senator Paul Lunardi (1921-2013)

The Sacramento Bee is reporting that former Assemblyman Paul Lunardi died last Friday. Lunardi served three terms in the Assembly before being elected to the Senate in a 1963 Special Election to replace Ronald G. Cameron. Lunardi would eventually serve in the Senate for five years. Prior to his legislative service, Lunardi served on the […]

Filed Under: Current Research, Deaths, JoinCalifornia, State Assembly, State Senate, Top Stories

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