Cheryl Brown Explained

Cheryl Brown
State Assembly:California
District:47th
Term Start:December 3, 2012
Term End:November 30, 2016
Predecessor:Holly Mitchell (redistricted)
Successor:Eloise Reyes
Birth Date:11 February 1944
Birth Place:Ayer, Massachusetts
Nationality:American
Party:Democratic
Spouse:Hardy Brown Sr. (m. 1964, died 1991)
Children:4
Residence:Rialto, California
Alma Mater:Cal State, San Bernardino

Cheryl Renee Brown (born February 11, 1944) is an American politician who served in the California State Assembly, representing the 47th Assembly District, encompassing parts of the Inland Empire. She is a Democrat.

In 2016, Brown was defeated in her bid for reelection to a third term by fellow Democrat Eloise Reyes.[1] Prior to being elected to the assembly, she was a newspaper publisher.[2]

2014 California State Assembly

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2014.

2016 California State Assembly

See also: California State Assembly election, 2016. During her first term, Brown voted against climate legislation. In response, the progressive group California Donor Table sought to unseat her by supporting Eloise Reyes.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Eloise Reyes ousts fellow Democrat Cheryl Brown from state Assembly seat. Los Angeles Times. Christine. Mai-Duc. November 9, 2016. November 14, 2016.
  2. Web site: Cheryl Brown Honored for Life Achievement. California Press Foundation. California News Publishers Association. November 14, 2017. October 20, 2023.
  3. Web site: Garofoli . Joe . 2021-05-23 . Wealthy progressives spending $10 million, even if it means beating other California Democrats . 2022-05-28 . San Francisco Chronicle . en-US.