EXECUTIVE · CA · 1975-1983
Jerry Brown
Governor · Democrat · California
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Returned for 3rd+4th terms 2011-2019
Background
Edmund Gerald "Jerry" Brown Jr. (b. 1938) is the only Californian to serve as Governor across two non-consecutive era pairs: 1975-1983 (34th Gov) + 2011-2019 (39th Gov). Previously CA SoS 1971-75; CA AG 2007-11; Mayor of Oakland 1999-2007. Ran for President three times (1976, 1980, 1992 — finished 2nd to Clinton). Son of Pat Brown (CA Gov 1959-67); sister Kathleen Brown ran for Gov 1994. Single his first 4 Gov terms; married Anne Gust 2005.
Curated bio from Officium's editorial pass.
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Others who held this office in California
- Gavin Newsom (2019-present)
- Jerry Brown (2011-2019)
- Arnold Schwarzenegger (2003-2011)
- Gray Davis (1999-2003)
- Pete Wilson (1991-1999)
- Pete Wilson (1991-1999)
- George Deukmejian (1983-1991)
- Ronald Reagan (1967-1975)
- Pat Brown (1959-1967)
- Goodwin Knight (1953-1959)
- Earl Warren (1943-1953)