Delaine Eastin
Delaine Andree Eastin (born August 20, 1947) is an American politician and educator from California. A professor by education, she was the first and only woman to date to be elected California State Superintendent of Public Instruction (1995–2003) under Governors Pete Wilson and Gray Davis. Eastin represented parts of Alameda County and Santa Clara County in the California State Assembly between 1986 and 1994. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Delaine Eastin | |
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| 25th California State Superintendent of Public Instruction | |
| In office January 2, 1995 – January 5, 2003 | |
| Governor | Pete Wilson Gray Davis |
| Preceded by | David Dawson |
| Succeeded by | Jack O'Connell |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 20th district | |
| In office December 7, 1992 - November 30, 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Ted Lempert |
| Succeeded by | Liz Figueroa |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 18th district | |
| In office December 1, 1986 - November 30, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Alister McAlister |
| Succeeded by | Liz Figueroa |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Delaine Andree Eastin August 20, 1947 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of California, Davis (BA) University of California, Santa Barbara (MA) |
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