Robert Timothy Leslie (born February 4, 1942) is an American politician from California and a member of the Republican Party in United States.
Tim Leslie | |
|---|---|
 Leslie in 2001 | |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 4th district | |
| In office December 4, 2000 – November 30, 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Rico Oller |
| Succeeded by | Ted Gaines |
| Member of the California Senate from the 1st district | |
| In office May 16, 1991 – November 30, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | John T. Doolittle |
| Succeeded by | Rico Oller |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 5th district | |
| In office December 1, 1986 – May 16, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Jean Moorhead Duffy |
| Succeeded by | B. T. Collins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Timothy Leslie February 4, 1942 Ashland, Oregon, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Clydene |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | California State University, Long Beach University of Southern California |
Early life and education
editBorn in Ashland, Oregon, Leslie moved to California with his family as a two-year-old. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in political science at California State University, Long Beach where he was a member of Sigma Pi fraternity.[1] He then earned his Master of Public Administration from the University of Southern California.[2]
State legislature
editA one-time lobbyist, Leslie first ran for the California State Assembly in 1984, losing to Democratic incumbent Jean Moorhead Duffy by just 1 percent. With Moorhead Duffy not seeking re-election in 1986, Leslie comfortably won election to the Sacramento area 5th District over Jack Dugan, an assistant state Attorney General. He won re-election in 1988 and 1990 without serious opposition. In 1991, Leslie ran for the California State Senate in a special election for the 1st district left vacant when GOP incumbent John Doolittle was elected to Congress. He easily won re-election in 1992 and 1996.[3]
In 2000, when term limits prevented him from seeking re-election to the State Senate, Leslie ran successfully for the 4th District in the State Assembly again and won re-election in 2002 and 2004.[3]
Lieutenant governor race
editIn 1998, Leslie was the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor, but lost to Democrat Cruz Bustamante 52.7% to 38.8%.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Tim Leslie Draws Two Lines on the Battlefield" (PDF). The Emerald of Sigma Pi. Vol. 83, no. 3. Summer 1997. p. 4.
- ^ California Assembly 2005–06 (PDF) (2005 ed.). Chief Clerk of the California State Assembly. August 2005. p. 224.
- ^ a b Vassar, Alex; Shane Meyers (2007). "Tim Leslie, Republican". JoinCalifornia.com. Retrieved 2007-01-25.
- ^ California Journal Vol. XXIX, No.12 (December 1998) "Complete Primary Results". StateNet Publications, December 1998.