Kristin Olsen
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| Kristin Olsen | ||
| California State Assembly District 25 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| December 6, 2010-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| December 6, 2012 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $95,290.56 per year | |
| Per diem | $141.86 per day | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| Term limits | 3 terms (6 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| City of Modesto Council | ||
| 2005-2010 | ||
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | Westmount College | |
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Communications VP | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
Contents |
Olsen earned her bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from Westmount College in 1996.
She is a former press secretary/legislative aide for Senator Tim Leslie of the California State Senate. She was also formerly employed as an advocate for the California Restaurant Association. Olsen is currently the assistant vice president of communications and public affairs for California State University Stanislaus.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Olsen has been appointed to these committees:
- Agriculture Committee, California General Assembly
- Arts Committee, California Legislature
- Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism, and Internet Media Committee, California General Assembly, Vice Chair
- Insurance Committee, California General Assembly
- Water, Parks and Wildlife Committee, California General Assembly
Elections
2012
Olsen is running for re-election in the 2012 election for California State Assembly District 12. She was displaced from her current district by redistricting. She is running against Christopher Mateo (D) in the primary on June 5, 2012. The general election takes place on November 6, 2012. [1]
2010
Olsen defeated Janice Keating, Teri Murrison, Bill Conrad, Kurt Vander Weide and Jesse James White in the June 8 primary. She then ran uncontested in the November 2 general election.[2][3]
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Olsen raised $315,662 in contributions. [4]
Her four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| California Dental Association | $10,300 |
| Associated Feed | $7,800 |
| Millercoors | $5,400 |
| Western Manufactured Housing Communities Association | $5,400 |
Recent news
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Personal
Olsen and her husband Rod have three children.
External links
- Kristin Olsen's campaign website
- House website
- Project Vote Smart Biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
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| Preceded by Tom Berryhill | California Assembly District 25 2010-present | Succeeded by NA |
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