Cruz M. Bustamante
Democratic
| Date | Party | Office | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04-27-1993 | Democratic | AD-31 | 18697 | Win |
| 11-08-1994 | Democratic | AD-31 | 37012 | Win |
| 11-05-1996 | Democratic | AD-31 | 43735 | Win |
| 11-03-1998 | Democratic | Lieutenant Governor | 4288899 | Win |
| 11-05-2002 | Democratic | Lieutenant Governor | 3658942 | Win |
| 10-07-2003 | Democratic | Governor | 2724874 | Loss |
| 11-07-2006 | Democratic | Insurance Commissioner | 3204536 | Loss |
Candidate Biography:
Born: January 4, 1953 in Dinuba, CA
Married: Arcelia
Children: Leticia, Sonia and Marisa
1972: Intern, Congressman B.F. Sisk
1983-1988: District Representative, Congressman Richard Lehman
1988-1993: District Administrative Assistant, Assemblyman Bruce Bronzan
1994-1995: Majority Caucus Chair, California State Assembly
1996-1998: Speaker, California State Assembly
2012: Potential Primary Candidate for CD-21 (Declined to run)
2012: Delegate, Democratic National Convention
- Note: Sonia Bustamante has served as Legislative Director to Contra Costa Supervisor Richard Valle and Chief of Staff to Contra Costa Supervisor John Gioia.
Source: California Legislature Handbook (1994)