Brian Dahle
Brian Dwain Dahle (born September 20, 1965) is an American politician and farmer who has served as a member of the California State Senate from the 1st district since 2019. A member of the Republican Party, Dahle served as a member of the California State Assembly from the 1st district from 2012 to 2019, and as Assembly minority leader from 2017 to 2018. Before his election to the state legislature, Dahle served on the Lassen County Board of Supervisors from 1997 to 2012.
Brian Dahle | |
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| Member of the California State Senate from the 1st district | |
| Assumed office June 12, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Ted Gaines |
| Minority Leader of the California Assembly | |
| In office September 16, 2017 – November 8, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Chad Mayes |
| Succeeded by | Marie Waldron |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 1st district | |
| In office December 3, 2012 – June 12, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Nielsen |
| Succeeded by | Megan Dahle |
| Member of the Lassen County Board of Supervisors from the 4th district | |
| In office January 14, 1997 – November 27, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Gary Lemke |
| Succeeded by | Aaron Albaugh |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Brian Dwain Dahle September 20, 1965 Redding, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Megan Ray (m. 1999) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Big Valley High School |
| Website | |
On June 4, 2019, Dahle won a special election to fill the State Senate seat vacated by Ted Gaines, who resigned after his election to the California Board of Equalization. After Dahle joined the State Senate, his wife Megan Dahle was elected to his vacated Assembly seat.
Dahle was the Republican nominee for Governor of California in 2022. He was defeated by incumbent Democrat Gavin Newsom.