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David Knowles

Republican

Picture of David Knowles
Photo by Bill Cardoza
Date Party Office Votes Result
11-08-1988 Republican AD-07 85229 Loss
11-06-1990 Republican AD-07 82862 Win
11-03-1992 Republican AD-04 102578 Win
11-08-1994 Republican AD-04 101020 Win
 

Candidate Biography:

Born: September 5, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio
Married: Ann Mary (in 1974)
Children: Six

Previous: Member, Auburn Dam Council
1990s: Chief of Staff, Insurance Commissioner Chuck Quackenbush
1998-2001: Chief Executive, California Earthquake Authority

  • Be Fruitful and Multiply: Knowles has six children.

Source: California Assembly Handbook (1996)