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Chris Norby
| Chris Norby | ||
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| California State Assembly District 72 | ||
| Former Member | ||
| In office | ||
| 2010-2012 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $95,290.56 per year | |
| Per diem | $141.86 per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (6 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Fullerton City Council | ||
| 1984-2002 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Occidental College (1972) | |
| Master's | California State University, Fullteron (1989) | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Legislator | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Norby previously served as the Fourth District Supervisor of Orange County. He was elected to that post in 2002.
Legislative campaign
Primary
The primary for the seat made vacant by Michael Duvall's resignation took place on November 17, 2009. Norby faced two challengers for the Republican nomination, Republican activist Linda Ackerman and political newcomer Richard Faher.[2]
Run-off
In the January 12 run-off election, Norby faced Democrat John MacMurray and Green candidate Jane Rands.
- Chris Norby: 63%
- John MacMurray: 31%
- Jane Rands: 6%[2]
Political experience
Before his election to the Orange County Board of Supervisors, Norby served on the Fullerton City Council starting in 1984. He was re-elected to that position in 1988, 1992, 1996 and 2000. He also served as Mayor of Fullerton for three years, in 1990-91 and 1995-97.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Norby served on these committees:
- Appropriations Committee, California General Assembly
- Education Committee, California General Assembly, Vice Chair
- Legislative Audit Committee, California Legislature
- Local Government Committee, California General Assembly
- Transportation Committee, California General Assembly
Elections
2012
Norby ran for re-election in the 2012 election for California State Assembly District 65. Due to redistricting following the 2010 census, he was displaced from District 72. He and Sharon Quirk-Silva (D) advanced past the blanket primary on June 5, 2012. He was subsequently defeated in the general election on November 6, 2012.[3][4]
| California State Assembly, District 65, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Sharon Quirk-Silva |
52% | 68,988 | |
| Republican | Chris Norby Incumbent | 48% | 63,576 | |
| Total Votes | 132,564 | |||
2010
Norby won re-election to the 72nd District Seat in 2010. He had no opposition in the June 8 primary. He defeated Esiquio Ramos Uballe and Jane Rands in the November 2 general election.[5]
| California State Assembly, District 72 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Chris Norby (R)
|
68,751 | |||
| Esiquio Ramos Uballe (D) | 36,534 | |||
| Jane Rands (G) | 6,845 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Norby raised $114,636 in contributions. [6]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| California Association Of Realtors | $11,700 |
| SA Recycling | $7,800 |
| Prime Healthcare Anaheim | $3,900 |
| Altria | $3,900 |
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See also
External links
- Chris Norby campaign website
- Chris Norby's official assembly website
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile of Chris Norby
- Project Vote Smart bio of Chris Norby
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
- ↑ Los Angeles Times, "Chris Norby is first but faced runoff in 72nd Assembly District", November 17, 2009
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Los Angeles Times, "Chris Norby outlines goals as Orange County's new state assemblyman", January 14, 2010
- ↑ California Secretary of State, 2012 official candidate list
- ↑ California Secretary of State "Primary Results" June 5, 2012
- ↑ Sacramento Bee, California Assembly General election results
- ↑ 2010 contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by - |
California State Assembly District 72 2010–2012 |
Succeeded by Travis Allen (R) |
- Former member, California State Assembly
- State representatives first elected in 2010
- Republican Party
- 2010 incumbent
- 2010 winner
- 2010 candidate
- House of Representatives candidate, 2010
- California
- 2012 incumbent
- House of Representatives candidate, 2012
- 2012 primary (winner)
- 2012 general election (defeated)
- 2012 House of Representatives incumbent displaced by redistricting
