Nora Campos
| Nora Campos | |
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 Campos in November 2010 | |
| Speaker pro tempore of the California State Assembly | |
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Assumed office August 10, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Fiona Ma |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 27th district 23rd district (2010–2012) | |
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Assumed office December 6, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Coto |
| Member of the San Jose City Council from the 5th District | |
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In office March 13, 2001 – December 6, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Manny Diaz |
| Succeeded by | Xavier Campos |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1966 (age 49–50)[1] San Jose, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Neil Struthers |
| Residence | San Jose, California |
| Occupation | Politician |
Nora Campos (born 1966) is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. She was formerly elected to the San Jose City Council in a special election in March 2001 and was twice overwhelmingly re-elected to represent the residents of District 5, allowing her to represent her community on the Council for 10 years. Prior to taking elected office, she worked as Community Relations Coordinator and then as Chief of Staff for a San Jose City Councilmember.
Early life and education
Nora Campos was raised in the Cassell neighborhood in East San Jose. She marched side-by-side with Cesar E. Chavez, learning about the needs and struggles of the community of which have been a part of her entire life. She cites her early experience with the Farm Worker Movement influenced her decision to enter public service as an adult.
Campos earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from San Francisco State University and is an alumna of the Alum Rock and East Side Union school districts.
Career
In June 2009, Campos announced her candidacy for the 23rd California State Assembly District. She was elected on November 10, 2010 with 75% of the vote,[2] succeeding term-limited Democrat Joe Coto.
References
- ↑ Official Statement for Nora Campos
- ↑ "November 02, 2010 Statement of Vote -- State Assemblymember by District" (PDF). California Secretary of State's office. Retrieved 2011-01-06.
