Mike McGuire (politician)
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Mike McGuire (born July 21, 1979) is an American politician currently serving as the 52nd President pro tempore of the California State Senate. A Democrat he represents the 2nd Senate district, which encompasses the North Coast region, from Marin County to Del Norte County.
Mike McGuire | |
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52nd President pro tempore of the California State Senate | |
Assumed office February 5, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Toni Atkins |
Majority Leader of the California Senate | |
In office January 19, 2022 ā February 5, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Robert Hertzberg |
Succeeded by | Lena Gonzalez |
Member of the California Senate from the 2nd district | |
Assumed office December 1, 2014 | |
Preceded by | Noreen Evans |
Member of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors from the 4th district | |
In office 2011ā2014 | |
Preceded by | Paul Kelley |
Succeeded by | James Gore |
Personal details | |
Born | (1979-07-21) July 21, 1979 (age 44) Healdsburg, California, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Erika Fremault |
Education | Sonoma State University (BA) |
From January 19, 2022 to February 5, 2024, he has served as Majority Leader of the Senate, replacing Robert Hertzberg; he previous served as Assistant Majority Leader from December 2018 to his appointment as majority leader.[1] Prior to being elected to the State Senate in 2014, he was a member of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors and served as mayor of Healdsburg, California.[2] By August 2023, he began fundraising to run for Insurance Comissioner in 2026.[3]