Bruce McPherson

Bruce A. McPherson (born January 7, 1944) is an American politician who served as the 30th California secretary of state from March 30, 2005, to January 7, 2007. He is currently a member of the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors. As of 2024, he is the very last Republican to serve as California Secretary of State to date.

Bruce McPherson
Member of the
Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors
from the 5th district
Assumed office
January 2013
Preceded byMark Stone
28th Secretary of State of California
In office
March 30, 2005  January 7, 2007
GovernorArnold Schwarzenegger
Preceded byCathy Mitchell
Succeeded byDebra Bowen
Member of the California Senate
from the 15th district
In office
December 2, 1996  November 30, 2004
Preceded byHenry J. Mello
Succeeded byAbel Maldonado
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 27th district
In office
November 14, 1993  November 30, 1996
Preceded bySam Farr
Succeeded byFred Keeley
Personal details
Born (1944-01-07) January 7, 1944
Santa Cruz, California, U.S.
Political partyIndependent (2012–present)
Other political
affiliations
Republican (before 2012)
SpouseMary McPherson
Children1 (1 deceased)
EducationCalifornia Polytechnic State University (BS)
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