Byron Sher

Byron D. Sher (born February 7, 1928) is an American Democratic politician. He served in the California State Senate from 1996 to 2004, prior to which, he served in the California State Assembly between 1980 and 1996. Sher was also a longtime professor at Stanford Law School. He served as the California Senate Rules Committee appointee to the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency from 2009 to 2012.

Byron D. Sher
Member of the California State Senate
from the 11th district
In office
March 28, 1996  December 6, 2004
Preceded byTom Campbell
Succeeded byJoe Simitian
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 21st district
In office
December 1, 1980  March 28, 1996
Preceded byVictor Calvo
Succeeded byTed Lempert
Personal details
Born (1928-02-07) February 7, 1928
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseLinda B. Sher (m. 1954, d. 2014)
Children3
Residence(s)Palo Alto, California
Alma materWashington University in St. Louis
Harvard Law School
OccupationPolitician, law professor
ProfessionAttorney
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