Chris Holden
Chris Holden | |
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Majority Leader of the California State Assembly | |
In office December 1, 2014 – March 10, 2016 | |
Preceded by | V. Manuel Perez |
Succeeded by | Ian Calderon |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 41st district | |
Assumed office December 3, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Julia Brownley (redistricted) |
53rd Mayor of Pasadena | |
In office May 1997 – May 1999 | |
Preceded by | Bill Paparian |
Succeeded by | Bill Bogaard |
Personal details | |
Born | Pasadena, California, U.S. | July 19, 1960
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Melanie Holden |
Children | 5 |
Parent(s) | Nate Holden (Father) |
Residence | Pasadena, California, U.S. |
Alma mater | San Diego State University |
Profession | Small businessman |
Chris Holden (born July 19, 1960) is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. He is a Democrat representing the 41st Assembly District, which encompasses the northern San Gabriel Valley.[1]
He is a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus.[2] Prior to his election to the Assembly in 2012, Holden was a Mayor and City Councilmember in Pasadena. He is the son of longtime Los Angeles politician Nate Holden.
History[]
Prior to being elected to the Assembly, Holden was a Pasadena City Councilman, and a former Mayor of the city, serving from 1997 to 1999.[3] He is the second longest-serving city council member in the city's history, having served since 1989.
Holden is an alumnus of Pasadena High School and San Diego State University. He first ran for seat 3 of the Pasadena City Council in 1985, but lost narrowly to incumbent Loretta Thompson-Glickman. He was elected four years later, and was appointed Mayor in 1997. During his term, the City charter was revised to allow for open election of the mayor. However, in the first citywide mayoral election, Holden was defeated by former Councilmember and former Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard.
Holden previously served as the Assembly Majority Floor Leader.
Electoral history[]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Bill Bogaard | 11,576 | 60 | |
Democratic | Chris Holden (incumbent) | 7,760 | 40 | |
Total votes | 19,336 | 100.0 | ||
Turnout |
2014 California State Assembly[]
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Chris Holden (incumbent) | 35,296 | 98.1 | |
Republican | Nathaniel Tsai (write-in) | 394 | 1.1 | |
Republican | Samuel S. Forsen (write-in) | 120 | 0.3 | |
Libertarian | Ted Brown (write-in) | 84 | 0.2 | |
Republican | Linda Hazelton (write-in) | 83 | 0.2 | |
Total votes | 35,977 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Chris Holden (incumbent) | 62,810 | 59.3 | |
Republican | Nathaniel Tsai | 43,126 | 40.7 | |
Total votes | 105,936 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
In 2014, Holden was reelected to the Assembly with 59% of the vote. Nathaniel Tsai,[4] the 18-year-old challenger to Holden, finished with 41% of the vote.[5]
2016 California State Assembly[]
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Chris Holden (incumbent) | 66,951 | 59.2 | |
Republican | Casey C. Higgins | 30,017 | 26.6 | |
Republican | Dan M. Taylor | 8,891 | 7.9 | |
No party preference | Alan S. Reynolds | 7,143 | 6.3 | |
Total votes | 113,002 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Chris Holden (incumbent) | 120,633 | 60.5 | |
Republican | Casey C. Higgins | 78,817 | 39.5 | |
Total votes | 199,450 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
2018 California State Assembly[]
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Chris Holden (incumbent) | 54,707 | 59.8 | |
No party preference | Alan S. Reynolds | 25,345 | 27.7 | |
Democratic | Kenneth (Kenny) Rotter | 11,420 | 12.5 | |
Total votes | 91,472 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Chris Holden (incumbent) | 113,439 | 64.2 | |
No party preference | Alan S. Reynolds | 63,272 | 35.8 | |
Total votes | 176,711 | 100.0 | ||
Democratic hold |
2020 California State Assembly[]
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Chris Holden (incumbent) | 94,505 | 68.7% | |
Republican | Robin A. Hvidston | 43,006 | 31.3% | |
Total votes |
Legislation[]
In his first term, Holden introduced legislation to require California schools to teach about the significance of the Barack Obama presidency.[7] He introduced legislation to tackle the problem of grease thievery at restaurants.[8] He also introduced legislation to study and foster economic development and job creation.[9]
References[]
- ^ 41st District formerly covered the Santa Monica Mountains and adjacent valleys/communities, pre—2010 census and redistricting.
- ^ "California Lawmaker Calling for Florida Boycott".
- ^ "Politics, Family Style". Jet. May 26, 1997. Retrieved February 27, 2011.
- ^ "General Election - Statement of Vote – November 4, 2014 – California Secretary of State".
- ^ "Chris Holden - Ballotpedia".
- ^ "2020 Primary Election" (PDF). elections.cdnc.sos.ca.gov.
- ^ "Calif. Schools To Teach Students About 'Significance' Of Obama Presidency".
- ^ "Bill tackles odd crime of grease thievery from restaurants".
- ^ "New Assemblyman Chris Holden Introduces First Bill". December 4, 2012.
External links[]
- Official website—41st State Assembly district
- Campaign website
- Join California - Chris Holden
- 1960 births
- African-American state legislators in California
- California city council members
- California Democrats
- Living people
- Mayors of Pasadena, California
- Members of the California State Assembly
- San Diego State University alumni
- 21st-century American politicians
- Pasadena High School (California) alumni
- 21st-century African-American people
- 20th-century African-American people