Elaine Alquist
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Elaine Kontominas Alquist (born August 21, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois) is a former Democratic state senator from California's 13th Senate District. Prior to serving in the Senate, she served in the California State Assembly for six years.
Quick Facts Member of the California Senate from the 13th district, Preceded by ...
Elaine Alquist | |
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Member of the California Senate from the 13th district | |
In office December 6, 2004 ā November 30, 2012 | |
Preceded by | John Vasconcellos |
Succeeded by | Jerry Hill (redistricted) |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 22nd district | |
In office December 2, 1996 ā November 30, 2002 | |
Preceded by | John Vasconcellos |
Succeeded by | Sally Lieber |
Personal details | |
Born | (1944-08-21) August 21, 1944 (age 79) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Duncan Benas (engaged) Al Alquist (deceased) |
Residence(s) | Santa Clara, California |
Alma mater | Washington University in St. Louis MacMurray College |
Occupation | School counselor Businesswoman Real estate broker Financial analyst Teacher |
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The 13th Senate District (SD 13) is the heart of Silicon Valley in Santa Clara County and includes the cities of San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Mountain View and Gilroy.
She was in office from December 2004 to November 2012. She succeeded John Vasconcellos, who himself succeeded Alquist's husband, the late Al Alquist, who represented the district for 30 years.