Since 1850, there have been 110 people who have served more than 20 years in the California Legislature.
The Online Home of California's Political History
The Online Home of California's Political History
By Alex Vassar
Since 1850, there have been 110 people who have served more than 20 years in the California Legislature.
Q: Who was the last Assembly Speaker to later be elected to the State Senate? A: Before Bob Hertzberg (serving since 2014), it was Frank F. Merriam (Speaker in 1923-1926), who was elected to the State Senate in 1928 and went on to be Governor in 1934.
