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Sharon Runner
Sharon Runner was a Republican member of the California State Senate, representing District 21 from a special election on March 17, 2015, to July 14, 2016.[1] She died following respiratory complications.[2]
Runner opted not to run for re-election in 2016 after her doctors advised her that continuing to campaign and serve would have adverse effects on her health. Runner received a double lung transplant in 2012.[3]
She previously served in the California State Senate, representing District 17 from 2011 to 2012. Runner was elected in a February 15, 2011, special election. The seat was formerly held by Runner's husband, George Runner (R), who resigned in December 2010 to take a position on the State Board of Equalization.[4]
Runner served in the California State Assembly from 2002 to 2008 and held the position of Assistant Republican Leader.
Biography
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. 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.
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
2016
- See also: California State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the California State Senate 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.[5] Incumbent Sharon Runner (R) did not seek re-election.
Scott Wilk defeated Johnathon Ervin in the California State Senate District 21 general election.[6][7]
| California State Senate, District 21 General Election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Scott Wilk |
52.83% | 160,043 | |
| Democratic | Johnathon Ervin | 47.17% | 142,886 | |
| Total Votes | 302,929 | |||
| Source: California Secretary of State | ||||
Scott Wilk and Johnathon Ervin defeated Steve Hill and Star Moffatt in the California State Senate District 21 Blanket primary.[8][9]
| California State Senate, District 21 Blanket Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | Scott Wilk |
46.69% | 69,403 | |
| Democratic | Johnathon Ervin |
33.69% | 50,078 | |
| Democratic | Steve Hill | 11.93% | 17,735 | |
| Republican | Star Moffatt | 7.69% | 11,439 | |
| Total Votes | 148,655 | |||
2015
Sharon Runner (R) was unopposed in the primary election on March 17.[1] Because she was the only candidate, the special election on May 19 was called off.
The seat was vacant following Stephen Knight's (R) election to Congress.[10]
A special election for the position of California State Senate District 21 was initially called for May 19. A primary election took place on March 17, 2015. Because there was only one candidate, the special election scheduled for May 19 was not necessary. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was January 23, 2015.[11]
2011
Runner defeated Darren Parker (D) in the February 15 special election for California State Senate District 17.[12] Since only two candidates appeared on the ballot, Runner avoided the special runoff election originally scheduled for April 19.[13]
The election was the first to follow the new primary structure created by Proposition 14 which passed in June of 2010.[14][15] 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 runoff in the general election. All registered voters may vote in the primary.
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2016
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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Recent news
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See also
- California State Legislature
- California State Senate
- California Senate Committees
- California state legislative districts
- State legislative special elections, 2015
- California State Senate District 21
External links
- Profile from Open States
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
- Legislative Profile from Project Vote Smart
- Campaign contributions via Follow the Money
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 California Secretary of State, "Official candidate list," accessed January 28, 2015
- ↑ abc7.com, "California Republican Sen. Sharon Runner of Lancaster dies," accessed July 14, 2016
- ↑ The Santa Clarita Valley Signal, "Sen. Sharon Runner announces she will not seek re-election," March 10, 2016
- ↑ KHTS AM 1220, "Runner Resigns Today To Consolidate Election Process," December 21, 2010
- ↑ 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
- ↑ Los Angeles Times, "Gov. Brown calls special election for three vacant state Senate seats," January 13, 2015
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Special election calendar," accessed January 14, 2015
- ↑ 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
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Stephen Knight (R) |
California State Senate District 21 2015-2016 |
Succeeded by NA |
| Preceded by George Runner (R) |
California State Senate 17 2011–2012 |
Succeeded by Bill Monning (D) |
