Jackie Speier
Karen Lorraine Jacqueline "Jackie" Speier (born May 14, 1950) is an American politician.[1] She was a United States Representative for the California 14th congressional district from 2008 to 2023.[2] Speier was born in San Francisco, California.
Jackie Speier | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California | |
| In office April 8, 2008 – January 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Lantos |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Mullin |
| Constituency | 12th district (2008–2013) 14th district (2013–2023) |
| Member of the California Senate from the 8th district | |
| In office 1998–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Quentin L. Kopp |
| Succeeded by | Leland Yee |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 19th district | |
| In office 1986–1996 | |
| Preceded by | Lou Papan |
| Succeeded by | Lou Papan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Karen Lorraine Speier May 14, 1950 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) |
Steve Sierra
(m. 1987; died 1994)Barry Dennis (m. 2001) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of California, Davis (BA) University of California, Hastings (JD) |
| Website | House website |
Speier is a former member of the California State Senate. She was elected to that office on April 8, 2008.[3] She represented parts of San Francisco and San Mateo counties.
Speier was shot five times in 1978 while she worked with Leo Ryan during the Jonestown Massacre. Ryan was killed.[4]
Speier ran in the Democratic primary for the Lieutenant Governor of California against the insurance commissioner John Garamendi. Garamendi won the race, getting 42.5% of the vote. Speier got 39.7% of the vote.[5]
Speier supports abortion, same sex marriage and LGBT rights. She is a member of the United States Democratic Party.[6]
Speier endorsed Hillary Clinton for President of the United States.[7]
References
change- ↑ "Full Biography: Jackie Speier". The Smart Voter. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- ↑ "Jackie Speier". Vote Smart. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- ↑ "Voters Send Jackie Speier to Washington". SF Gate. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- ↑ Congresswoman Left for Dead (Report). The Roll Call. Archived from the original on September 24, 2019. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- ↑ "California Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- ↑ "About Jackie Speier". Jackie Speier. Archived from the original on September 24, 2019. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
- ↑ "Female Law Makers Rally around Clinton". The Hill. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
Other websites
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