William Brough
William Brough (Republican Party) was a member of the California State Assembly, representing District 73. He assumed office on December 1, 2014. He left office on December 7, 2020.
Brough (Republican Party) ran for re-election to the California State Assembly to represent District 73. He lost in the primary on March 3, 2020.
Biography
Bill Brough served on the Dana Point City Council from 2010 to 2014 and operated a government affairs consulting firm from 2005 to 2014. Brough has served in a variety of capacities including as the White House liaison at the Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C. during the Bush administration and as a congressional aide to former Congressman Chris Cox.[1]
After high school, Brough enlisted in the U.S. Army. He then graduated from the University of Connecticut.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Brough was assigned to the following committees:
- Business and Professions Committee, Vice Chair
- Appropriations Committee
- Budget Committee
- Communications and Conveyance Committee
- Governmental Organization Committee
- Revenue and Taxation Committee, Vice Chair
- Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
Brough was removed from his committee assignments on May 27, 2020. Click here to learn more.
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| California committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Appropriations |
| • Business and Professions, Vice chair |
| • Governmental Organization |
| • Public Employees, Retirement and Social Security |
| • Revenue and Taxation, Vice chair |
| • Rules |
| • Rules |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Brough served on the following committees:
| California committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Accountability and Administrative Review |
| • Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy |
| • Revenue and Taxation, Vice chair |
| • Veterans Affairs |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
See also: California State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 73
Laurie Davies defeated Scott Rhinehart in the general election for California State Assembly District 73 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Laurie Davies (R) | 58.5 | 161,650 |
| Scott Rhinehart (D) | 41.5 | 114,578 | ||
| Total votes: 276,228 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 73
Laurie Davies and Scott Rhinehart defeated Chris Duncan, incumbent William Brough, and Ed Sachs in the primary for California State Assembly District 73 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Laurie Davies (R) | 27.3 | 41,499 |
| ✔ | Scott Rhinehart (D) | 23.8 | 36,170 | |
 | Chris Duncan (D) | 18.4 | 27,993 | |
 | William Brough (R) | 16.6 | 25,281 | |
| Ed Sachs (R) | 13.9 | 21,089 | ||
| Total votes: 152,032 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 73
Incumbent William Brough defeated Scott Rhinehart in the general election for California State Assembly District 73 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | William Brough (R) | 56.2 | 115,636 |
| Scott Rhinehart (D) | 43.8 | 90,016 | ||
| Total votes: 205,652 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 73
Incumbent William Brough and Scott Rhinehart defeated Ed Sachs in the primary for California State Assembly District 73 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | William Brough (R) | 47.1 | 55,579 |
| ✔ | Scott Rhinehart (D) | 39.4 | 46,436 | |
| Ed Sachs (R) | 13.5 | 15,981 | ||
| Total votes: 117,996 | |||
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2016
Elections for the California State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 25, 2016, for candidates filing with signatures. The deadline for candidates using a filing fee to qualify was March 11, 2016.[2]
Incumbent William Brough defeated Mesbah Islam in the California State Assembly District 73 general election.[3][4]
| California State Assembly, District 73 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  William Brough Incumbent |
68.78% | 144,653 | |
| Democratic | Mesbah Islam | 31.22% | 65,662 | |
| Total Votes | 210,315 | |||
| Source: California Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent William Brough and Mesbah Islam were unopposed in the California State Assembly District 73 Blanket primary.[5][6]
| California State Assembly, District 73 Blanket Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Republican | William Brough Incumbent | |
| Democratic | Mesbah Islam | |
2014
Elections for the California State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Wendy Gabriella (D) and William "Bill" Brough (R) defeated Anna Bryson (R), Paul G. Glaab (R) and Jesse Petrilla (R) in the blanket primary. Brough defeated Gabriella in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Republican | William "Bill" Brough |
67.9% | 76,783 | |
| Democratic | Wendy Gabriella | 32.1% | 36,292 | |
| Total Votes | 113,075 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |
Wendy Gabriella |
27.8% | 16,420 | |
| Republican | William Brough |
27.7% | 16,365 | |
| Republican | Jesse Petrilla | 19.1% | 11,287 | |
| Republican | Paul G. Glaab | 14.2% | 8,353 | |
| Republican | Anna Bryson | 11.1% | 6,549 | |
| Total Votes | 58,974 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Brough's endorsements included the following:[10]
- Mayor Sam Allevato, San Juan Capistrano
- Mayor Pro Tem Larry Kramer, San Juan Capistrano
- Councilman Roy Byrnes, San Juan Capistrano
- Mayor Carol Gamble, Rancho Santa Margarita
- Mayor Pro Tem Brad McGirr, Rancho Santa Margarita
- Councilman Tony Beall, Rancho Santa Margarita
- Former Mayor Neil Blais, Rancho Santa Margarita
- Former Mayor Gary Thompson, Rancho Santa Margarita
- Mayor Andrew Blount, Laguna Hills
- Mayor Pro Tem Dore Gilbert, Laguna Hills
- Councilwoman Melody Carruth, Laguna Hills
- Former Mayor Allan Songstad, Laguna Hills
- Mayor Tim Brown, San Clemente
- Councilman Bob Baker, San Clemente
- Councilman Jim Evert, San Clemente
- Mayor Pro Tem Jerry McCloskey, Laguna Niguel
- Former Mayor Cassie DeYoung, Laguna Niguel
- Councilman Mike Munzing, Aliso Viejo
- Councilman Carlos Olvera, Dana Point
- Former Mayor, Col. Joe Snyder, Dana Point
Noteworthy events
Sexual harassment investigation and removal from committee assignments
On May 27, 2020, the California State Assembly removed Brough from his session committee assignments after an investigative panel found that he engaged in sexual harassment on two different occasions. The Assembly's Workplace Conduct Unit first opened the investigation after four women filed complaints alleging that Brough had sexually harassed them. Brough was mandated to attend a workplace conduct training as a result.[11] Brough issued a statement in response that said, "I was notified today that the Assembly Workplace Conduct Unit (WCU) determined that I violated the Legislature’s policy on appropriate workplace conduct. I disagree with the findings and the politically motivated process. I do not believe the WCU did a complete and fair investigation; they completely dismissed many of the collaborated, factual elements...I categorically deny harassing or offering political favors to anyone. I will take the recommended training. I also want to apologize to my family, friends and supporters for putting them through this unfair process."[12]
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2020
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2019
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In 2019, the California State Legislature was in session from January 7 through September 13.
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2018
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In 2018, the California State Legislature was in session from January 3, 2018 through August 31, 2018.
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2017
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In 2017, the California State Legislature was in session from December 5, 2016 through September 15, 2017.
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2016
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In 2016, the California State Legislature was in session from January 4 through August 31. The formal session ended on August 31, but constitutionally the session adjourned sine die on November 30.
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2015
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In 2015, the California State Legislature was in session from December 1, 2014, through September 12, 2015.
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See also
2020 Elections
External links
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- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 California State Assembly, "Assemblyman Bill Brough," accessed September 29, 2019
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Key Dates and Deadlines," accessed April 18, 2017
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for the November 8, 2016, General Election," accessed September 7, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "2016 General Election results," accessed December 23, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for Voter-Nominated Offices," accessed April 4, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Statement of Vote," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2014 Primary election candidate list," accessed March 27, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed July 15, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed December 14, 2014
- ↑ billbrough.org, "Endorsements," accessed May 14, 2014
- ↑ Los Angeles Times, "Assemblyman William Brough loses committee assignments after sexual misconduct investigation," May 27, 2020
- ↑ Brough State Assembly, "Assemblyman Bill Brough Issues Statement," accessed July 14, 2020
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| Preceded by Diane Harkey (R) |
California State Assembly District 73 2014–2020 |
Succeeded by Laurie Davies (R) |
