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August 25, 2011 By Alex Vassar Leave a Comment

Congressman Charles Gubser died

Former Congressman Charles S. Gubser, who served in elected offices from 1950-1974, died Saturday at his home in Fresno. He was 95. Gubser was first elected to the State Assembly in 1950, serving in the 1951-52 Session, before serving in Congress from 1953-1974.

Filed Under: Congress, Current Research, Deaths, State Assembly

August 20, 2011 By Alex Vassar Leave a Comment

Five Ways to Become Lieutenant Governor

During research into the history of the office of Lieutenant Governor, one interesting fact became increasingly obvious; there are more different ways to assume that office than any other. In fact, our current count is that there have been five distinct ways to assume California’s second highest office; Election by voters in a statewide election […]

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August 13, 2011 By Alex Vassar Leave a Comment

Assemblyman “Gib” Marguth died

Former Assemblyman Gilbert R. Marguth, who represented AD-15 for the 1981-1982 session, died Friday at his home in Livermore. He was 77. LINK: Oakland Tribune Obituary

Filed Under: Current Research, Deaths, State Assembly

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