Debra Bowen
Debra Lynn Bowen (born October 27, 1955) is an American attorney and politician who served as the Secretary of State of California from 2007 to 2015. Previously, she was a member of the California State Legislature from 1992 to 2006. In March 2008, she was given the Profile in Courage Award by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
Debra Bowen | |
|---|---|
| 29th Secretary of State of California | |
| In office January 8, 2007 – January 4, 2015 | |
| Governor | Arnold Schwarzenegger Jerry Brown |
| Preceded by | Bruce McPherson |
| Succeeded by | Alex Padilla |
| Member of the California State Senate from the 28th district | |
| In office December 7, 1998 – November 30, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph C. Dills |
| Succeeded by | Jenny Oropeza |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 53rd district | |
| In office December 7, 1992 - November 30, 1998 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Floyd |
| Succeeded by | George Nakano |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 27, 1955 Rockford, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Mark Nechodom
(m. 2003; div. 2017) |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Michigan State University (BA) University of Virginia (JD) |
| Profession | Lawyer Politician |
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