FINANCIAL · CA · 1959-1967
Alan Cranston
State Controller · Democrat · California
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Later 4-term U.S. Senator CA + Senate Dem Whip; 1984 presidential candidate; censured in Keating Five
Background
Alan Cranston served as State Controller of California from 1959–1967 (8 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Robert C. Kirkwood; succeeded by Houston I. Flournoy. Note: Later 4-term U.S. Senator CA + Senate Dem Whip; 1984 presidential candidate; censured in Keating Five. Same-year political environment (1959): Governor Pat Brown.
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- Betty Yee (2015-2023)
- John Chiang (2007-2015)
- Steve Westly (2003-2007)
- Kathleen Connell (1995-2003)
- Gray Davis (1987-1995)
- Kenneth Cory (1975-1987)
- Houston I. Flournoy (1967-1975)
- Robert C. Kirkwood (1953-1959)
- Thomas H. Kuchel (1946-1953)