Carol Liu
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Carol Jean Liu (born September 12, 1941) is an American politician who is a former member of the California State Senate. A Democrat, she represented Senate District 25, which includes portions of the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys.
Quick Facts Member of the California State Senate, Preceded by ...
Carol Liu | |||||||
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Member of the California State Senate | |||||||
In office December 1, 2008 – November 30, 2016 | |||||||
Preceded by | Jack Scott | ||||||
Succeeded by | Anthony Portantino | ||||||
Constituency | 21st district (2008–2012) 25th district (2012–2016) | ||||||
Member of the California State Assembly from the 44th district | |||||||
In office December 4, 2000 – November 30, 2006 | |||||||
Preceded by | Jack Scott | ||||||
Succeeded by | Anthony J. Portantino | ||||||
Personal details | |||||||
Born | Carol Jean Liu (1941-09-12) September 12, 1941 (age 82) Berkeley, California | ||||||
Political party | Democratic | ||||||
Spouse | Michael Peevey | ||||||
Children | 3 | ||||||
Residence(s) | La Cañada Flintridge, California | ||||||
Alma mater | San Jose State University (BA) University of California, Berkeley (certificate) | ||||||
Profession | Teacher | ||||||
Chinese name | |||||||
Traditional Chinese | 劉璿卿 | ||||||
Simplified Chinese | 刘璇卿 | ||||||
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Before being elected to the State Senate, Liu served in the State Assembly representing the 44th Assembly District until 2006. In 2008, Liu was elected to succeed the termed-out Jack Scott in the State Senate.