Jim Beall (California politician)
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Not to be confused with Texas politician James A. Beall, or Maryland politician James G. Beall.
James Thomas Beall Jr. (born December 7, 1951) is an American politician who served in the California State Senate from 2012 to 2020. A Democrat, he represented the 15th Senate District, which encompasses the South Bay and Silicon Valley.
Quick Facts Member of the California State Senate from the 15th district, Preceded by ...
Jim Beall | |
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Member of the California State Senate from the 15th district | |
In office December 3, 2012 – November 30, 2020 | |
Preceded by | Sam Blakeslee (redistricted) |
Succeeded by | Dave Cortese |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 24th district | |
In office December 4, 2006 – November 30, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Rebecca Cohn |
Succeeded by | Rich Gordon |
Member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors from the 4th District | |
In office December 5, 1994 – December 4, 2006 | |
Preceded by | Rod Diridon |
Succeeded by | Ken Yeager |
Personal details | |
Born | James Thomas Beall Jr. (1952-12-07) December 7, 1952 (age 71) San Jose, California, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Patricia Lafkas (m. 1983) |
Children | 2 |
Residence | San Jose, California |
Alma mater | San Jose State University |
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Prior to being elected to the State Senate in 2012, Beall served as a member of the California State Assembly representing the 24th Assembly District. Before his time in the Legislature, he served as a member of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, as well as a member of the San Jose City Council.