LEGAL · CA · 2007-2011
Jerry Brown
Attorney General · Democrat · California
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Later CA Gov 2011-2019 (and 1975-1983)
Background
Edmund Gerald "Jerry" Brown Jr. (b. 1938) is the only Californian to serve as Governor across two non-consecutive era pairs: 1975-1983 (34th Gov) + 2011-2019 (39th Gov). Previously CA SoS 1971-75; CA AG 2007-11; Mayor of Oakland 1999-2007. Ran for President three times (1976, 1980, 1992 — finished 2nd to Clinton). Son of Pat Brown (CA Gov 1959-67); sister Kathleen Brown ran for Gov 1994. Single his first 4 Gov terms; married Anne Gust 2005.
Curated bio from Officium's editorial pass.
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- Rob Bonta (2021-present)
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- Kamala Harris (2011-2017)
- Bill Lockyer (1999-2007)
- Dan Lungren (1991-1999)
- Dan Lungren (1991-1999)
- John Van de Kamp (1983-1991)
- George Deukmejian (1979-1983)
- Evelle Younger (1971-1979)
- Thomas C. Lynch (1964-1971)
- Stanley Mosk (1959-1964)
- Edmund G. Brown (1951-1959)
- Frederick N. Howser (1947-1951)
- Robert W. Kenny (1943-1947)