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Bill Quirk

Democratic

Picture of Bill Quirk
electbillquirk.com
Date Party Office Votes Result
11-06-2012 Democratic AD-20 67028 Win
11-04-2014 Democratic AD-20 56144 Win
11-08-2016 Democratic AD-20 114001 Win
11-06-2018 Democratic AD-20 105848 Win
11-03-2020 Democratic AD-20 100105 Win
 

Candidate Biography:

Born: September 8, 1946 in Summit, New Jersey
Married: Laurel Burkinshaw
Children: Ian and Zephyr

1972-1977: Climate Researcher, NASA
1979-2005: Physicist, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
2002-2004: Library Commissioner, City of Hayward
2005-2012: Member, Hayward City Council

  • Eagle Scout
  • Laurel Quirk was a 2022 Woman of the Year (20th Assembly District) [selected by Bill Quirk]
  • QUOTABLE: "The Court is now seen as a political branch. I think it’s time for the other political branches – the legislature and the executive – to simply say that the Supreme Court no longer decides what the constitution is." [Source: @JeremyBWhite on Twitter (10:24 AM · Jun 28, 2022)]
  • QUOTABLE: "Today is my last day as a member of the legislature. It has been the privilege of a lifetime serving the people of [California] as an Assemblymember representing AD20. I have had many jobs over the years. This is the one I have enjoyed the most. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you." [Source: @AsmBillQuirk on Twitter, 9:19 AM · Nov 30, 2022]

Source: Biography at campaign website [electbillquirk.com] (accessed 6/7/2012)
Source: California Assembly Handbook (2015)