Tim Leslie

Robert Timothy Leslie (born February 4, 1942) is an American politician from California and a member of the Republican Party.

Early life and education

Born in Ashland, Oregon, Leslie moved to California with his family as a two-year-old. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in political science at California State University, Long Beach where he was a member of Sigma Pi fraternity.^[1] He then earned his Master of Public Administration from the University of Southern California.^[2]

State legislature

A one-time lobbyist, Leslie first ran for the California State Assembly in 1984, losing to Democratic incumbent Jean Moorhead Duffy by just 1 percent. With Moorhead Duffy not seeking re-election in 1986, Leslie comfortably won election to the Sacramento area 5th District over Jack Dugan, an assistant state Attorney General. He won re-election in 1988 and 1990 without serious opposition. In 1991, Leslie ran for the California State Senate in a special election for the 1st district left vacant when GOP incumbent John Doolittle was elected to Congress. He easily won re-election in 1992 and 1996.^[3]

In 2000, when term limits prevented him from seeking re-election to the State Senate, Leslie ran successfully for the 4th District in the State Assembly again and won re-election in 2002 and 2004.^[3]

Lieutenant Governor race

In 1998, Leslie was the Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor; but he lost to Democrat Cruz Bustamante 52.7% to 38.8%.^[4]

References

1. http://www.enivation.com/SigmaPi/Archive/Emerald/1997/SP_EMERALD_VOL_83_NO_3_SUMMER_1997.pdf, pg. 4
2. California Assembly 2005–06 (PDF) (2005 ed.). Chief Clerk of the California State Assembly. August 2005. p. 224.
3. Vassar, Alex; Shane Meyers (2007). "Tim Leslie, Republican". JoinCalifornia.com. Retrieved 2007-01-25.
4. California Journal Vol. XXIX, No.12 (December 1998) "Complete Primary Results". StateNet Publications, December 1998.

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