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Susan Talamantes Eggman
Susan Talamantes Eggman (Democratic Party) was a member of the California State Senate, representing District 5. She assumed office on December 7, 2020. She left office on December 2, 2024.
Eggman (Democratic Party) ran for election to the California State Senate to represent District 5. She won in the general election on November 3, 2020.
Biography
Susan Talamantes Eggman graduated from Turlock High School. Eggman served in the U.S. Army. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology and a master's degree in social work from California State University at Stanislaus, and a Ph.D. in social work from Portland State University. Eggman's career experience includes working as a substance abuse counselor.[1]
Committee assignments
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2023-2024
Eggman was assigned to the following committees:
- Budget and Fiscal Review Committee
- Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee
- Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee
- Senate Health Committee, Chair
- Natural Resources and Water Committee
- Legislative Audit Committee
- Legislative Budget Committee
- Emergency Management Committee
2021-2022
Eggman was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
- Natural Resources and Water Committee
- Senate Agriculture Committee
- Budget and Fiscal Review Committee
- Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee
- Energy, Utilities and Communications Committee
- Senate Health Committee
2019-2020
Eggman was assigned to the following committees:
- Fairs, Allocation, and Classification Committee
- Business and Professions Committee
- Agriculture Committee, Chair
- Appropriations Committee
- Natural Resources Committee
- Utilities and Energy Committee
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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| • Accountability and Administrative Review, Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Business and Professions |
| • Natural Resources |
| • Utilities and Energy |
| • Fairs, Allocation, and Classification, Chair |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Eggman served on the following committees:
| California committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture |
| • Appropriations |
| • Business, Professions and Consumer Protection |
| • Utilities and Commerce |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Eggman served on the following committees:
| California committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture, Chair |
| • Appropriations |
| • Business, Professions and Consumer Protection |
| • Veterans Affairs |
| • Fairs, Allocation, and Classification |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
- See also: California State Senate elections, 2024
Susan Talamantes Eggman was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2020
See also: California State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for California State Senate District 5
Susan Talamantes Eggman defeated Jim Ridenour in the general election for California State Senate District 5 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Susan Talamantes Eggman (D) | 54.9 | 217,651 |
| Jim Ridenour (R) | 45.1 | 178,915 | ||
| Total votes: 396,566 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Senate District 5
Susan Talamantes Eggman and Jim Ridenour defeated Mani Grewal, Jesus Andrade, and Kathleen Garcia in the primary for California State Senate District 5 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Susan Talamantes Eggman (D) | 34.9 | 71,808 |
| ✔ | Jim Ridenour (R) | 24.0 | 49,398 | |
| Mani Grewal (D) | 19.5 | 40,086 | ||
 | Jesus Andrade (R) | 16.0 | 32,836 | |
 | Kathleen Garcia (R) | 5.6 | 11,499 | |
| Total votes: 205,627 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 13
Incumbent Susan Talamantes Eggman defeated Antonio Garcia in the general election for California State Assembly District 13 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Susan Talamantes Eggman (D) | 65.4 | 74,813 |
 | Antonio Garcia (R) | 34.6 | 39,532 | |
| Total votes: 114,345 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 13
Incumbent Susan Talamantes Eggman and Antonio Garcia defeated Carlos Villapudua in the primary for California State Assembly District 13 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Susan Talamantes Eggman (D) | 52.6 | 30,826 |
| ✔ | | Antonio Garcia (R) | 30.5 | 17,885 |
 | Carlos Villapudua (D) | 16.9 | 9,888 | |
| Total votes: 58,599 | |||
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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 Susan Talamantes Eggman defeated Kevin J. Lincoln, II in the California State Assembly District 13 general election.[3][4]
| California State Assembly, District 13 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Susan Talamantes Eggman Incumbent |
64.80% | 86,315 | |
| Republican | Kevin J. Lincoln, II | 35.20% | 46,883 | |
| Total Votes | 133,198 | |||
| Source: California Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Susan Talamantes Eggman and Kevin J. Lincoln, II defeated K. Jafri and Jake Souza in the California State Assembly District 13 Blanket primary.[5][6]
| California State Assembly, District 13 Blanket Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Susan Talamantes Eggman Incumbent |
53.44% | 39,608 | |
| Republican | Kevin J. Lincoln, II |
19.27% | 14,284 | |
| Democratic | K. Jafri | 15.82% | 11,728 | |
| Republican | Jake Souza | 11.46% | 8,491 | |
| Total Votes | 74,111 | |||
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. Incumbent Susan Talamantes Eggman (D) and Sol Jobrack (R) defeated Catherine Jennet Stebbins (D) in the blanket primary. Eggman defeated Jobrack in the general election.[7][8][9]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Susan Talamantes Eggman Incumbent |
60.7% | 40,635 | |
| Republican | Sol Jobrack | 39.3% | 26,254 | |
| Total Votes | 66,889 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |
Susan Talamantes Eggman Incumbent |
50.8% | 23,341 | |
| Republican | Sol Jobrack |
31.2% | 14,318 | |
| Democratic | Catherine Jennet Stebbins | 18.1% | 8,297 | |
| Total Votes | 45,956 | |||
2012
Eggman won election in the 2012 election for California State Assembly District 13. She advanced past the June 5, 2012 blanket primary, defeating Xochitl Raya Paderes (D), C. Jennet Stebbins (D), and Dolores Cooper (R). She defeated K. Jafri (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[10][11][12]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Susan Talamantes Eggman |
65.4% | 78,776 | |
| Republican | K. "Jeffrey" Jafri | 34.6% | 41,595 | |
| Total Votes | 120,371 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic |
Susan Talamantes Eggman |
39.8% | 21,066 | |
| Democratic | Xochitl Raya Paderes | 10.7% | 5,649 | |
| Democratic | C. Jennet Stebbins | 12.8% | 6,792 | |
| Republican | Dolores Cooper | 14.9% | 7,892 | |
| Republican | K. Jafri |
21.7% | 11,480 | |
| Total Votes | 52,879 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
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2014
Eggman's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[13]
Jobs
- Excerpt: "Our past, present and future have always been Agriculture. We have the richest agriculture land in the world, and I will fight to ensure our tradition. I believe we can expand our local economy by promoting Agro-tourism; the public has a growing interest in food and where it comes from, which presents new opportunities for us."
Education
- Excerpt: "Stockton and the San Joaquin valley have an opportunity right now to transform our work force for the 21st century. We need education to be available and relevant"
Safety
- Excerpt: "The State government must insure that local government has the resources to keep our community safe. I would oppose efforts to put more state prisoners in our local jails until we actually have the money to put these folks behind bars."
Water and Natural Resources
- Excerpt: "I have served on the Delta Protection Commission for the past three years. Water is vital to our local economy and I will continue to work at the State level to insure we retain local control over our water and our future."
Health and Wellness
- Excerpt: "Government needs to provide the means for communities to define themselves in ways that promote health and wellness. Healthy engaged communities where streets are safe and people have access to healthy foods are communities with less crime and the higher potential for meaningful employment."
Campaign finance summary
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2024
In 2024, the California State Legislature was in session from January 3 to August 31. A special session in the Assembly was from August 31, 2024 to October 14, 2024 and another special session started on December 2, 2024.
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2023
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In 2023, the California State Legislature was in session from January 1 to September 14.
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2022
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In 2022, the California State Legislature was in session from January 3 to August 31.
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2021
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In 2021, the California State Legislature was in session from December 7 to September 10.
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2020
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In 2020, the California State Legislature was in session from January 6 to August 31.
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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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2014
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In 2014, the California State Legislature was in session from January 6 to August 30.
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2013
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In 2013, the California State Legislature was in session from December 3, 2012, to September 13, 2013
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2012
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In 2012, the California State Legislature was in session from January 4 to August 31.
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Eggman's endorsements included the following:[14]
- California Teamsters Public Affairs Council
- CDF Firefighters
- Professional Engineers in California Government
- AFSCME California
- California Labor Federation
- North Valley Labor Federation
2012
In 2012, Eggman's endorsements included:[15]
- Association of California State Supervisors
- Harry S Truman Club of San Joaquin
- Women's Political Committee
- LGBT Legislative Caucus
- The Victory Fund
- State Building and Construction Trades Council of California, AFL-CIO
- International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 54
- California Latino Legislative Caucus
- California Association of Realtorspenters Local 152
- San Joaquin County Building Trades
- Calaveras County Building Trades
- Alpine County Building Trades
- Amador County Building Trades
- National Association Social Workers CA PACE
- California Dental Association
- California Aligned for Patient Protection
- Laborers International Union of North America
- California Faculty Association
- California Teachers Association
- California School Employees Association
See also
2020 Elections
External links
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Candidate California State Senate District 5 |
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Footnotes
- ↑ Susan Eggman for State Senate, "About," accessed December 28, 2020
- ↑ 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
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2012 General election results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ susaneggman.com, "Official Campaign Website," accessed May 8, 2014
- ↑ susaneggman.com, "Endorsements," accessed May 8, 2014
- ↑ Susan Eggman for Assembly, "Endorsements," accessed October 5, 2012 (dead link)
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Cathleen Galgiani (D) |
California State Senate District 5 2020-2024 |
Succeeded by Jerry McNerney (D) |
| Preceded by - |
California State Assembly District 13 2012-2020 |
Succeeded by Carlos Villapudua (D) |
