NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Abel Maldonado

Abel Maldonado (born August 21, 1967) is a Republican U.S. politician, who is currently a California State Senator and a candidate for California State Controller. Image File history File links California State Senator Abel Maldonado See http://republican. ... August 21 is the 233rd day of the year (234th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... The Republican Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States two-party system, the other one being the Democratic Party. ... Motto: E pluribus unum (1789 to 1956) (Latin: Out of Many, One) In God We Trust (1956 to present) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City Official language(s) None at federal level; English de facto Government â€¢ President â€¢ Vice President Federal republic George... A politician is an individual involved in politics to the extent of holding or running for public office. ... California State Senate Chamber in the State Capitol The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. ... The State Controller is the Chief Financial Officer of the State of California. ...

Born in Santa Maria, California, Maldonado is the eldest son of immigrant farm workers. His family eventually acquired a small family farm, where they raised strawberries. After Maldonado graduated from Santa Maria High School, his family used their earnings from the farm to send him to California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, where he majored in Crop Science. Maldonado brought his college experience back to his family's farm and helped his family grow the half-acre strawberry farm into a 6,000-acre farm, employing 250 people, with produce shipped around the world. Santa Maria is a city located in Santa Barbara County, California. ... Immigration is the act of moving to or settling in another country or region, temporarily or permanently. ... Bales of hay on a farm near Ames, Iowa A farm is the basic unit in agriculture. ... The family farm is a farm owned and operated by a family. ... Species 20+ species; see text The strawberry (Fragaria) is a genus of plants in the family Rosaceae, and the fruit of these plants. ... California Polytechnic State University California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, popularly known as Cal Poly, is a public coeducational university located in San Luis Obispo, California. ... The city of San Luis Obispo, with Bishop Peak on the right Jennifer Street Bridge The drive into San Luis San Luis Obispo (also SLO or San Luis), California is the county seat of San Luis Obispo County, and home to California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly SLO). ... Agriculture (a term which encompasses farming) is the art, science or practice of producing food, feed, fiber and many other desired goods by the systematic raising of plants and animals. ... An acre is an English unit of area, which is also frequently used in the United States and some Commonwealth countries. ...

After months of attempting to obtain a building permit from the City of Santa Maria to construct a cooling facility on the farm, Maldonado grew disillusioned with the city bureaucracy and decided to run for the Santa Maria City Council in 1994 at the age of 26. In 1996, at the age of 28, Councilman Maldonado successfully ran for mayor, defeating the incumbent's re-election bid. In 1998, at the age of 31, Mayor Maldonado was elected to the California State Assembly with 60% of the vote in the 33rd District, representing San Luis Obispo County and Western Santa Barbara County. Assemblyman Maldonado was reelected in 2000 with 65% of the vote and in 2002 with 63% of the vote. A city council is the most common style of legislative government in a city or town. ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... A mayor (from the Latin mÄior, meaning larger,greater) is the politician who serves as chief executive official of some types of municipalities. ... // In politics The incumbent, in politics, is the current holder of a political office. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... California State Assembly Chamber in the State Capitol The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. ... Location in the state of California Formed 1850 Seat San Luis Obispo Area - Total - Water 9,364 kmÂ² (3,616 miÂ²) 806 kmÂ² (311 miÂ²) 8. ... Santa Barbara County is a county located on the Pacific coast of Southern California, in the state of California, just west of Ventura County. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... For the Cusco album, see 2002 (album). ...

In 2004, Maldonado was elected to the California State Senate by a margin of 53% to 43% over his opponent in a district evenly divided between Democrats and Republicans. The 15th District spans San Luis Obispo County, most of Monterey County, Eastern Santa Cruz County, portions of Northwestern Santa Barbara County, and portions of Southwestern Santa Clara County. 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... California State Senate Chamber in the State Capitol The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. ... The Democratic Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States, the other one being the Republican Party. ... The Republican Party is one of the two major political parties in the United States two-party system, the other one being the Democratic Party. ... Location in the state of California Formed 1850 Seat San Luis Obispo Area - Total - Water 9,364 kmÂ² (3,616 miÂ²) 806 kmÂ² (311 miÂ²) 8. ... Monterey County is a county located on the Pacific coast of California, its northwestern section forming the southern half of Monterey Bay. ... Santa Cruz County is a county located on the Pacific coast of California, just south of the San Francisco Bay Area, it forms the northern coast of the Monterey Bay. ... Santa Barbara County is a county located on the Pacific coast of Southern California, in the state of California, just west of Ventura County. ... Location of Santa Clara County within California. ...

In 2005, Maldonado declared his candidacy for the office of California State Controller after Controller Steve Westly decided to run for Governor of California. His main opponent in the June 6, 2006 Republican primary is Tony Strickland. 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The State Controller is the Chief Financial Officer of the State of California. ... Steve Westly Steven Paul Westly (born August 27, 1957) is an American businessman and politician, who is currently the State Controller of California. ... Governors Arnold Schwarzenegger and Gray Davis with President George W. Bush (2003) Seal of the Governor of California (without the Roman numerals designating the governors sequence) See also: List of pre-statehood governors of California, List of Governors of California The Governor of California is the highest executive authority... June 6 is the 157th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (158th in leap years), with 208 days remaining. ... 2006 (MMVI) is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Interestingly, the two previous State Senators whose districts included San Luis Obispo, California both now hold statewide office. Bruce McPherson, who represented the area from 2002-2004 is now California Secretary of State, and Jack O'Connell 1994-2002 is now California Superintendent of Public Instruction. The city of San Luis Obispo, with Bishop Peak on the right Jennifer Street Bridge The drive into San Luis San Luis Obispo (also SLO or San Luis), California is the county seat of San Luis Obispo County, and home to California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly SLO). ... Bruce A. McPherson (born January 7, 1944) is a California politician, currently serving as the 29th California Secretary of State. ... The Secretary of State of California is the states chief elections officer. ... Jack T. OConnell (born October 8, 1951) is a California politician. ... California Superintendent of Public Instruction List of Superintendents External Links California Superintendent of Public Instruction Homepage 2006 Candidates for Superintendent of Public Instruction ...

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Categories: 1967 births | Living people | California State Senators | Members of the California State Assembly Bruce A. McPherson (born January 7, 1944) is a California politician, currently serving as the 29th California Secretary of State. ... California State Senate Chamber in the State Capitol The California State Senate is the upper house of the California State Legislature. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... California State Assembly Chamber in the State Capitol The California State Assembly is the lower house of the California State Legislature. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...