Michael J. Rubio
| Michael J. Rubio | ||
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| California State Senate District 16 | ||
| Former member | ||
| In office | ||
| December 6, 2010-February 22, 2013 | ||
| Party | Democratic | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| First elected | November 2, 2010 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms | |
| Education | ||
| Bachelor's | University of New Haven | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Campaign website | ||
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Contents |
Rubio was first elected in 2010. He formerly served on the Board of Supervisors of the Fifth District from 2004 to 2010.
Rubio attended Bakersfield College. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of New Haven. He went on to complete the Senior Executives in State and Local Government program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Rubio served on these committees:
- Agriculture, Vice Chair
- Subcommittee on State Administration and General Government, Chair
- Energy, Utilities and Communications
- Fairs, Allocation, and Classification Committee, California Legislature
- Health Committee, California Senate
- Audit Committee, California Legislature
- Transportation and Housing Committee, California Senate
- Veterans Affairs Committee, California Senate
Issues
Campaign themes
2010
Rubio's campaign website listed the following issues:
- Jobs
- Excerpt: "Our top priority must be to CREATE JOBS!!"
- Water
- Excerpt: "The lack of water is devastating entire communities up and down the Valley."
- Education
- Excerpt: "We must reform our state’s broken education system."
- Health Care
- Excerpt: "People get sick. They need a doctor. As layoffs increase, health insurance coverage must remain intact."[2]
Elections
2012
Rubio initially declared an intention to run for election to the U.S. House in 2012.[3] In late December 2011 he withdrew, citing a desire to focus on his family. [4]
2010
- See also: California State Senate elections, 2010
Rubio was uncontested in the June 8 primary. He defeated Tim Thiesen in the November 2 general election.[5]
| California State Senate, District 16 General Election (2010) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
 Michael J. Rubio (D)
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71,334 | |||
| Tim Thiesen (R) | 46,717 | |||
Campaign donors
2010
In 2010, Rubio raised $1,546,453 in contributions. [6]
His four largest contributors were:
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| California Democratic Party | $436,281 |
| Kern County Democratic Central Cmte | $37,000 |
| San Mateo County Democratic Central Cmte | $30,000 |
| California Association Of Realtors | $15,600 |
Recent news
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Michael Rubio News Feed
- Senate rejects amendment to build border fence - Daily Caller
- The final push for California's 16th Senate seat - ABC30.com
- Conservatives more racist than liberals, says government-funded study - Daily Caller
- Gorell feels positive after meeting with GOP leaders on immigration reform - Ventura County Star
- The 14-year-old kid arrested over his pro-NRA shirt now faces a year in jail - Daily Caller
- 'Obama phones' given to people promising to sell them for drugs, money [VIDEO - Daily Caller]
- Brzezinski: 'I'm probably guilty' of hypocrisy on Bush-Cheney vs. Obama NSA ... - Daily Caller
- Five conservative message movies that don't suck - Daily Caller
- Red scare: Blind Chinese dissident claims Chinese communist conquest of US ... - Daily Caller
- Magpul offers super hi-capacity magazines for sale ahead of state ban - Daily Caller
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Personal
Rubio and his wife Dora have two daughters. His second daughter was born with Down syndrome. When Rubio resigned from the state senate in February 2013, he said, "I have realized that my current professional path has left little opportunity to be home for those who are most important to me, which is why I am making a change."[1]
External links
- Michael Rubio's campaign website
- Senate website
- Project Vote Smart Biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010
- Michael Rubio on Facebook
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 San Francisco Chronicle, "Democrats lose state Senate supermajority', February 22, 2013
- ↑ Michael Rubio's campaign website, Issues
- ↑ Roll Call "Competitive Calif. District Drawing New Blood," October 11, 2011
- ↑ Bakersfield Californian "Democrat jumps into congressional race," January 23, 2012
- ↑ Sacramento Bee, California State Senate election results
- ↑ 2010 contributions
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California State Senate District 16 2010–2013 |
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