Toni Atkins

Toni Gayle Atkins (born August 1, 1962) is an American politician serving as the 51st and current President pro tempore of the California State Senate since 2018. ^[1][2] A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served as the 69th Speaker of the California State Assembly from 2014 to 2016. She has represented the 39th State Senate district since 2016, encompassing most of San Diego.

Toni Atkins
Atkins in 2015
51st President pro tempore of the California State Senate
Incumbent
Assumed office March 21, 2018
Preceded by	Kevin de León
Member of the California State Senate from the 39th district
Incumbent
Assumed office December 5, 2016
Preceded by	Marty Block
69th Speaker of the California State Assembly
In office May 12, 2014 – March 7, 2016
Preceded by	John Pérez
Succeeded by	Anthony Rendon
Majority Leader of the California Assembly
In office September 1, 2012 – May 12, 2014
Preceded by	Charles Calderon
Succeeded by	Manuel Perez
Member of the California State Assembly
In office December 6, 2010 – November 30, 2016
Preceded by	Lori Saldaña
Succeeded by	Todd Gloria
Constituency	76th district (2010–2012) 78th district (2012–2016)
Mayor of San Diego Acting
In office July 18, 2005 – December 5, 2005
Preceded by	Michael Zucchet (Acting)
Succeeded by	Jerry Sanders
Member of San Diego City Council from the 3rd district
In office December 4, 2000 – December 8, 2008
Preceded by	Christine Kehoe
Succeeded by	Todd Gloria
Personal details
Born	Toni Gayle Atkins (1962-08-01) August 1, 1962 (age 62) Wythe County, Virginia, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Jennifer LeSar
Education	Emory and Henry College (BA)

References

1. "Toni Atkins will be first woman and the first openly gay person to lead California Senate". Sacramento Bee. December 7, 2017.
2. "First woman, LGBT lawmaker to lead California Senate". Star Tribune. Archived from the original on June 24, 2022. Retrieved Dec 23, 2020.