// Workers AI · dad joke modeWho's Beth Gaines? Gaines control.
Beth Gaines | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Member of the California State Assembly | |
| In office May 12, 2011 – November 30, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Ted Gaines |
| Succeeded by | Kevin Kiley |
| Constituency | 4th district (2011–2012) 6th district (2012–2016) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Beth Arlene Burkhard September 17, 1959 Sacramento, California, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ted Gaines |
| Children | 6 |
| Education | University of California, Irvine |
Beth Burkhard Gaines[1] (born September 17, 1959)[2] is an American politician who served as a member of the California State Assembly for the 6th district from 2011 to 2016.
Early life and education
[edit]Gaines was born in Sacramento County, California in 1959.[3] She attended the University of California, Irvine.[3]
Career
[edit]In 2011, Gaines' husband, Ted Gaines, won a special election to the California State Senate. On May 3, 2011, Gaines won a special election and became a Republican member of California State Assembly for from the 4th district. Gaines defeated Dennis Campanale with 55.6% of the votes.[4][3]
Electoral history
[edit]Beth Gaines electoral history
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Beth Gaines (incumbent) | 55,167 | 64.34% | ||
| Democratic | Brian Caples | 30,575 | 35.66% | ||
| Total votes | '85,742' | '100.00%' | |||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Beth Gaines (incumbent) | 94,020 | 65.72% | ||
| Democratic | Brian Caples | 49,044 | 34.28% | ||
| Total votes | '143,064' | '100.00%' | |||
Personal life
[edit]Gaines' husband is Ted Gaines. They have six children.[3]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-01-14. Retrieved 2015-01-14.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "La Sierra graduates 372 seniors". Fair Oaks-Carmichael Citizen. June 8, 1977. p. 2.
- 1 2 3 4 "Beth Gaines's 'Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
- ↑ "November 3, 2011 Special Election". joincalifornia.com. November 3, 2011.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Campaign website
- {{Ballotpedia}} template missing ID and not present in Wikidata.
- Join California Beth Gaines
Categories:
- 1959 births
- 21st-century American women politicians
- Living people
- Republican Party members of the California State Assembly
- People from El Dorado Hills, California
- People from Roseville, California
- Politicians from Sacramento, California
- Spouses of California politicians
- University of California, Irvine alumni
- Women state legislators in California
- 21st-century members of the California State Legislature