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Bob Wilson

Democratic

Picture of Bob Wilson
Date Party Office Votes Result
02-29-1972 Democratic AD-76 24899 Win
11-07-1972 Democratic AD-76 78647 Win
11-05-1974 Democratic AD-77 55921 Win
11-02-1976 Democratic SD-39 153724 Win
11-04-1980 Democratic CD-41 101101 Loss
 

Candidate Biography:

Born: April 26, 1943 in San Luis Obispo, CA
Married: Sharman Massena (in 1971)
Children: Sharman and Robert
University: CalPoly San Luis Obispo (B.S.), University of Southern California (Master of Public Administration)
Military Service: ARMY

1971: Candidate for El Cajon School District Board (Lost)
1979-1981: Member, California Judicial Council

  • Legislative Altercation: According to several news articles, Wilson (then a lobbyist) attempted to hit Senator Bill Lockyer outside of the Senate Chambers, but was stopped by Senate Sergeant Tony Beard.
  • AWARD: His paintings have been awarded seven first place ribbons at the Teton County Fair.

Source: California Blue Book (1975)
Source: "The Judicial Council of California: Membership" by the Judicial Council of California (accessed 5/30/2012)