Sharon Runner
| Sharon Runner | ||
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| California State Senate District 17 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| 2011-2012 | ||
| Party | Republican | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | February 15, 2011 | |
| First elected | February 15, 2011 | |
| Term limits | 2 terms (8 years) | |
| Prior offices | ||
| California State Assembly | ||
| 2002-2008 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Birthday | May 17, 1954 | |
| Place of birth | Los Angeles, CA | |
| Profession | Realtor | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
| Personal website | ||
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Runner was born in Los Angeles and grew up in the Antelope Valley. In 1977, she became a co-founder of Desert Christian Schools, one of California's largest private schools. She went on to found The Runner Group, a public relations/marketing company. Runner served in the California State Assembly from 2002-2008 where she held the position of Assistant Republican Leader. While serving in the assembly, Runner authored Jessica's Law which imposed new restrictions on sexual predators. After leaving the California State Assembly, Runner became vice-president of California Women Lead which provides bi-partisan support for women seeking public office. In addition, she serves as President of the board of California's Women's Leadership Association, and served as co-chair for Meg Whitman's gubernatorial campaign. She is married to her husband George Runner. She has two children.[2]
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Runner served on these committees:
- Education Committee, California State Senate, Vice Chair
- Labor and Industrial Relations Committee, California State Senate
- Veterans Affairs Committee, California State Senate
Elections
2012
Runner did not seek re-election in 2012.
2011
Runner defeated Darren Parker (D) in the February 15 special election for California State Senate District 17.[3] Since only two candidates appeared on the ballot, Runner avoided the special run-off election originally scheduled for April 19.[4]
The election was the first to follow the new primary structure created by Proposition 14 which passed in June of 2010.[5][6] Under the new rules, all candidates will participate in a single primary with the top two candidates (unless one gets more than 50% of the vote) moving to a run-off in the general election. All registered voters may vote in the primary.
Recent news
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Sharon Runner News Feed
- GOP hires fiscal hawk for caucus work - U-T San Diego
- The Buzz: California female political operatives criticize absence of women at ... - Sacramento Bee
- Boston Marathon bombing suspect charged in hospital - CBC.ca
- Weekend: Your guide to entertainment in Northeast Pennsylvania - Scranton Times-Tribune
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External links
- Runner's campaign site
- Senate website
- Project Vote Smart biography
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign contributions: 2010
References
- ↑ KHTS AM 1220, "Runner Resigns Today To Consolidate Election Process," December 21, 2010
- ↑ Campaign Site, "About Sharon"
- ↑ Hermosa Beach Patch, "Few hats in the ring for Oropeza's state Senate seat," December 18, 2010
- ↑ LA Times, "Winners avoid runoffs in two special elections for California Senate," February 16, 2011"
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Special Election Calendar"
- ↑ Redondo Beach Patch, "Feb. 15 Set for Special Election to Fill Oropeza's Seat," December 17, 2010
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| Preceded by George Runner (R) |
California State Senate 17 2011–present |
Succeeded by Bill Monning (D) |
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