Debra Bowen
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Debra Lynn Bowen (born October 27, 1955) is an American attorney and politician who served as the Secretary of State of California from 2007 to 2015. Previously, she was a member of the California State Legislature from 1992 to 2006. In March 2008, she was given the Profile in Courage Award by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.[1]
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Debra Bowen | |
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29th Secretary of State of California | |
In office January 8, 2007 – January 4, 2015 | |
Governor | Arnold Schwarzenegger Jerry Brown |
Preceded by | Bruce McPherson |
Succeeded by | Alex Padilla |
Member of the California State Senate from the 28th district | |
In office December 7, 1998 – November 30, 2006 | |
Preceded by | Ralph C. Dills |
Succeeded by | Jenny Oropeza |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 53rd district | |
In office December 7, 1992 - November 30, 1998 | |
Preceded by | Richard Floyd |
Succeeded by | George Nakano |
Personal details | |
Born | (1955-10-27) October 27, 1955 (age 68) Rockford, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Mark Nechodom
(m. 2003; div. 2017) |
Children | 1 |
Education | Michigan State University (BA) University of Virginia (JD) |
Profession | Lawyer Politician |
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