Bruce McPherson
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For the Australian jurist, see Bruce McPherson (judge).
Bruce A. McPherson (born January 7, 1944) is an American politician who served as the 30th California secretary of state from March 30, 2005, to January 7, 2007. He is currently a member of the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors.[2] As of 2024, McPherson is the very last Republican to serve as California Secretary of State to date.
Quick Facts Member of the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors from the 5th district, Preceded by ...
Bruce McPherson | |
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Member of the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors from the 5th district | |
Assumed office January 2013 | |
Preceded by | Mark Stone |
28th Secretary of State of California | |
In office March 30, 2005 – January 7, 2007 | |
Governor | Arnold Schwarzenegger |
Preceded by | Cathy Mitchell |
Succeeded by | Debra Bowen |
Member of the California Senate from the 15th district | |
In office December 2, 1996 – November 30, 2004 | |
Preceded by | Henry J. Mello |
Succeeded by | Abel Maldonado |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 27th district | |
In office November 14, 1993 – November 30, 1996 | |
Preceded by | Sam Farr |
Succeeded by | Fred Keeley |
Personal details | |
Born | (1944-01-07) January 7, 1944 (age 80) Santa Cruz, California, U.S. |
Political party | Independent (2012–present) |
Other political affiliations | Republican (before 2012)[1] |
Spouse | Mary McPherson |
Children | 1 (1 deceased) |
Education | California Polytechnic State University (BS) |
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