Cathleen Galgiani
Cathleen Galgiani (Democratic Party) was a member of the California State Senate, representing District 5. Galgiani assumed office on December 3, 2012. Galgiani left office on December 7, 2020.
Galgiani (Democratic Party) ran for election to the California State Board of Equalization to represent District 2. Galgiani lost in the primary on June 5, 2018.
Galgiani was a Democratic member of the California State Assembly, representing District 17 from 2006 to 2012.
Biography
Galgiani's previous professional experience includes working as chief of staff to Assemblywoman Barbara Matthews and as a physical therapy aide at both Dameron Hospital and San Joaquin General Hospital.
She is a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Child Abuse Prevention Council Auxiliary of San Joaquin County, advisory member of the Crime Victims United of California, and member of the High-Speed Rail Committee of Merced.[1]
Committee assignments
2019-2020
Galgiani was assigned to the following committees:
- Emergency Management Committee
- Fairs, Allocation, and Classification Committee
- Senate Agriculture Committee, Chair
- Senate Insurance Committee
- Business, Professions and Economic Development Committee
- Senate Governmental Organization Committee
- Transportation and Housing Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| California committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Agriculture, Chair |
| • Banking and Financial Institutions |
| • Business, Professions, and Economic Development |
| • Education |
| • Governmental Organization |
| • Fairs, Allocation, and Classification |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Galgiani served on the following committees:
| California committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Agriculture, Chair |
| • Banking and Financial Institutions |
| • Business, Professions, and Economic Development |
| • Governmental Organization |
| • Transportation and Housing |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Galgiani served on the following committees:
| California committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Agriculture, Chair |
| • Business, Professions, and Economic Development |
| • Governmental Organization |
| • Transportation and Housing |
| • Fairs, Allocation, and Classification |
| • Legislative Audit |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Galgiani served on these committees:
| California committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Agriculture, Chair |
| • Fairs, Allocation, and Classification |
| • Governmental Organization |
| • Higher Education |
| • Transportation |
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Galgiani served on these committees:
| California committee assignments, 2009 |
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| • Agriculture, Chair |
| • Governmental Organization |
| • Higher Education |
| • Transportation |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2020
- See also: California State Senate elections, 2020
Cathleen Galgiani was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2018
General election
General election for California State Board of Equalization District 2
Malia Cohen defeated Mark Burns in the general election for California State Board of Equalization District 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Malia Cohen (D) | 72.8 | 2,482,171 | |
| Mark Burns (R) | 27.2 | 927,949 | ||
| Total votes: 3,410,120 (100.00% precincts reporting) | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Board of Equalization District 2
Malia Cohen and Mark Burns defeated Cathleen Galgiani and Barry Chang in the primary for California State Board of Equalization District 2 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Malia Cohen (D) | 38.7 | 723,355 | |
| ✔ | Mark Burns (R) | 26.9 | 502,143 | |
| Cathleen Galgiani (D) | 25.7 | 480,887 | ||
| Barry Chang (D) | 8.7 | 163,102 | ||
| Total votes: 1,869,487 | ||||
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2016
- See also: California State Senate elections, 2016
Elections for the California State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 25, 2016, for candidates filing with signatures. The deadline for candidates using a filing fee to qualify was March 11, 2016.[2]
Incumbent Cathleen Galgiani defeated Alan Nakanishi in the California State Senate District 5 general election.[3][4]
| California State Senate, District 5 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Cathleen Galgiani Incumbent |
56.69% | 174,847 | |
| Republican | Alan Nakanishi | 43.31% | 133,604 | |
| Total Votes | 308,451 | |||
| Source: California Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Cathleen Galgiani and Alan Nakanishi defeated Samuel Anderson in the California State Senate District 5 Blanket primary.[5][6]
| California State Senate, District 5 Blanket Primary, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Cathleen Galgiani Incumbent |
56.75% | 96,710 | |
| Republican | Alan Nakanishi |
27.79% | 47,355 | |
| Republican | Samuel Anderson | 15.46% | 26,343 | |
| Total Votes | 170,408 | |||
2014
- See also: State executive official elections, 2014
Galgiani was a potential candidate for California Secretary of State in the 2014. She filed a "Statement of Intention" for the race but ultimately did not go through with a primary bid.[7][8] The general election took place on November 4, 2014.
2012
- See also: California State Senate elections, 2012
Galgiani ran in the 2012 election for California State Senate District 5. She and Bill Berryhill (R) advanced past the blanket primary on June 5, 2012, defeating Leroy Ornellas (R). She defeated Bill Berryhill (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[9][10][11]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Cathleen Galgiani |
50.5% | 142,425 | |
| Republican | Bill Berryhill | 49.5% | 139,502 | |
| Total Votes | 281,927 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |
Cathleen Galgiani |
40.7% | 52,148 | |
| Republican | Bill Berryhill |
35.8% | 45,819 | |
| Republican | Leroy Ornellas | 23.5% | 30,109 | |
| Total Votes | 128,076 | |||
2010
Galgiani won re-election to the 17th District seat in 2010. She had no opposition in the June 8 primary. She advanced past the blanket primary on June 5, 2012, defeating Republican Jack Mobley in the November 2 general election.[12]
| California State Assembly, District 17 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Cathleen Galgiani (D)
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52,219 | |||
| Jack Mobley (R) | 37,293 | |||
2008
In 2008 Galgiani was re-elected to the California State Assembly District 17. Galgiani (D) finished with 77,525 votes while her opponent Jack Mobley (R) finished with 39,480 votes.[13] Galgiani raised $1,023,172 for her campaign fund.[14]
| California State Assembly District 17 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Cathleen Galgiani (D)
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77,525 | |||
| Jack Mobley (R) | 39,480 | |||
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2020
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2019
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In 2019, the California State Legislature was in session from January 7 through September 13.
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2018
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In 2018, the California State Legislature was in session from January 3, 2018 through August 31, 2018.
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2017
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In 2017, the California State Legislature was in session from December 5, 2016 through September 15, 2017.
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2016
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In 2016, the California State Legislature was in session from January 4 through August 31. The formal session ended on August 31, but constitutionally the session adjourned sine die on November 30.
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2015
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2014
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In 2014, the California State Legislature was in session from January 6 to August 30.
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2013
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In 2013, the California State Legislature was in session from December 3, 2012, to September 13, 2013
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2012
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In 2012, the California State Legislature was in session from January 4 to August 31.
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Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Galgiani's endorsements included the following:[15]
- AFSCME Council57
- Association of Conservationist Employees
- Association of Criminalists for the CA Dept. of Justice
- Association of Deputy Commissioners
- Association of Motor Carrier Operations Specialists
- Association of Motor Vehicle Investigators of California
- Association of Special Agents- Dept. of Justice
- CAL Fire
- California Alcoholic Beverage Control Agents
- California Applicant Attorneys Association
See also
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- California State Board of Equalization
- California State Board of Equalization election, 2018
- California State Legislature
- California State Senate
- California Senate Committees
- California State Senate District 5
External links
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- California State Board of Equalization
- Campaign website
- Cathleen Galgiani on Facebook
- Cathleen Galgiani on Twitter
- Campaign contributions via OpenSecrets
Footnotes
- ↑ Project Vote Smart, "Biography," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Key Dates and Deadlines," accessed April 18, 2017
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for the November 8, 2016, General Election," accessed September 7, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "2016 General Election results," accessed December 23, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for Voter-Nominated Offices," accessed April 4, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Statement of Vote," accessed August 22, 2016
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Campaign Finance:Statement of Intention," accessed November 27, 2012
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Voter Guide: Voluntary Campaign Spending Limits for Candidates for Statewide Elective Office," accessed March 28, 2014 (dead link)
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2012 General election results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2008 General election results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Follow the Money, "Campaign funds," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ Cathleen Galgiani, "Endorsements," accessed September 28, 2016
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Lois Wolk (D) |
California State Senate District 5 2012-2019 |
Succeeded by Susan Talamantes Eggman (D) |
| Preceded by - |
California State Assembly District 17 2006-2012 |
Succeeded by Tom Ammiano (D) |
