EXECUTIVE · CA · 1999-2007
Cruz Bustamante
Lieutenant Governor · Democrat · California
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First Latino CA statewide officer; ran in 2003 recall
Background
Between 1999 and 2007, Cruz Bustamante held the Lieutenant Governor seat in California, a 8-year tenure. Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Gray Davis; succeeded by John Garamendi. Note: First Latino CA statewide officer; ran in 2003 recall. Same-year political environment (1999): Governor Gray Davis; Attorney General Bill Lockyer; Secretary of State Bill Jones.
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Others who held this office in California
- Eleni Kounalakis (2019-present)
- Gavin Newsom (2011-2019)
- Abel Maldonado (2010-2011)
- John Garamendi (2007-2009)
- Gray Davis (1995-1999)