| Susan Eggman | |
|---|---|
| File:File:Susan Eggman.jpg | |
| Member of the California State Senate from the 5th district | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office December 7, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Cathleen Galgiani |
| Member of the State Assembly from the 13th district | |
In office December 3, 2012 – November 30, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Ammiano |
| Succeeded by | Carlos Villapudua |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 3, 1961 Castro Valley, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Renee Hall |
| Residence | Stockton, California, U.S. |
| Alma mater | California State University, Stanislaus (BS, MSW) Portland State University (PhD) |
| Occupation | Social worker Professor |
| Military service | |
| Service/branch |  United States Army
|
Susan Talamantes Eggman (born March 3, 1961) is an American politician who is currently serving in the California State Senate. A Democrat, she represents the 5th Senate District, which encompasses western San Joaquin County.
Prior to being elected to the Senate in 2020, she was a member of the California State Assembly representing the 13th Assembly District as well as being a Stockton City Councilwoman and Associate Professor of social work at California State University, Sacramento.
Eggman is openly lesbian and is a member and past chair of the California Legislative LGBT Caucus.[1] She is also a member of the California Latino Legislative Caucus.
Biography[]
Eggman grew up in Stanislaus County, attending Turlock High School before enlisting in the U.S. Army, where she served as a combat medic. After the military, Eggman attended California State University, Stanislaus, where she earned both a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master of social work. She later earned a Ph.D. in social work from Portland State University.[2]
Departure from state Assembly[]
On May 19, 2019, Eggman announced that she would be a candidate for the California state Senate in California's 5th State Senate district in 2020. Incumbent state Senator Cathleen Galgiani was not eligible for reelection due to term limits.[3]
2012 California State Assembly[]
| California State Assembly election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary election | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Susan Eggman | 21,066 | 39.8 | |
| Republican | K. "Jeffrey" Jafri | 11,480 | 21.7 | |
| Republican | Dolores Cooper | 7,892 | 14.9 | |
| Democratic | C. Jennet Stebbins | 6,792 | 12.8 | |
| Democratic | Xochitl Raya Paderes | 5,649 | 10.7 | |
| Total votes | 52,879 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Susan Eggman | 78,776 | 65.4 | |
| Republican | K. "Jeffrey" Jafri | 41,595 | 34.6 | |
| Total votes | 120,371 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2014 California State Assembly[]
| California's 13th State Assembly district election, 2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary election | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Susan Eggman (incumbent) | 22,341 | 49.7 | |
| Republican | Sol Jobrack | 14,318 | 31.8 | |
| Democratic | Catherine Jennet Stebbins | 8,297 | 18.5 | |
| Total votes | 44,956 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Susan Eggman (incumbent) | 40,635 | 60.7 | |
| Republican | Sol Jobrack | 26,254 | 39.3 | |
| Total votes | 66,889 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2016 California State Assembly[]
| California's 13th State Assembly district election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary election | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Susan Eggman (incumbent) | 39,608 | 53.4 | |
| Republican | Kevin J. Lincoln, II | 14,284 | 19.3 | |
| Democratic | K. Jeffrey Jafri | 11,728 | 15.8 | |
| Republican | Jacob "Jake" Souza | 8,491 | 11.5 | |
| Total votes | 74,111 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Susan Eggman (incumbent) | 86,315 | 64.8 | |
| Republican | Kevin J. Lincoln, II | 46,883 | 35.2 | |
| Total votes | 133,198 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2018 California State Assembly[]
| California's 13th State Assembly district election, 2018 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary election | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Susan Eggman (incumbent) | 30,826 | 52.6 | |
| Republican | Antonio M. Garcia | 17,885 | 30.5 | |
| Democratic | Carlos Villapudua | 9,888 | 16.9 | |
| Total votes | 58,599 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Susan Eggman (incumbent) | 74,813 | 65.4 | |
| Republican | Antonio M. Garcia | 39,532 | 34.6 | |
| Total votes | 114,345 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References[]
- ↑ Parrish, Kevin (November 7, 2012). "Landslide win for Eggman". The Record. Gannett. http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20121107/A_SPECIAL0309/211070329. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
- ↑ Breitler, Alex (April 29, 2012). "Stockton will get Assembly voice at Capitol". The Record. Gannett. http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120429/A_NEWS/204290316. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
- ↑ "Eggman says she will seek Galgiani's state Senate seat". https://www.recordnet.com/news/20190320/eggman-says-she-will-seek-galgianis-state-senate-seat.
External links[]
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