Alyson Huber

Alyson Huber
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 10th district
In office
December 1, 2008  November 30, 2012
Preceded by Alan Nakanishi
Succeeded by Marc Levine
Personal details
Born (1972-03-01) March 1, 1972
Fremont, California
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Tim (Separated, in process of divorcing)
Residence El Dorado Hills, California
Alma mater Cornell University
UC Hastings College of the Law
Occupation politician
Profession Attorney
Religion Christian

Alyson Huber (born March 1, 1972) is an American politician who served in the California State Assembly from 2008–2012. She is currently a judge of the Superior Court of Sacramento County in California for a term that expires in January 2021.[1] She is a Democrat.

Election

For over three weeks after the November 2008 election, Huber was behind in the vote count; however, after provisional ballots from Sacramento County were counted, she was declared the winner on November 26, 2008. The final count showed she had defeated Jack Sieglock, a Republican and a San Joaquin County Supervisor, by 474 votes. Sieglock had already attended the orientation for new Assembly members when he learned he hadn't won.

In 2010, Sieglock unsuccessfully challenged Huber for the same seat—Huber 52.0%, Sieglock 42.7%.

Huber declined to seek reelection in 2012.

Education

Huber graduated from Lodi High School in Lodi, California.

She started her college career at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, transferring to California State University, Chico and then to Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, where she received her undergraduate degree.

Huber received her law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco.

Family

Huber lives in El Dorado Hills with her two children. She is separated from and is currently seeking a divorce from her husband Tim.

Awards and honors

Huber was named 2010's "Legislator of the Year" by the California Small Business Association. In 2009, the California State Sheriff's Association recognized her as an "Outstanding Legislator".[2]

References

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