Catharine Baker

Catharine Baker
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 16th district
Assumed office
December 1, 2014
Preceded by Joan Buchanan
Personal details
Born Catharine Ann Bailey
(1971-05-01) May 1, 1971
Palm Springs, California
Nationality American
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Daniel Baker
Children Alex & Kate
Residence Dublin, California
Alma mater University of Chicago[1]
UC Berkeley School of Law[1]
Occupation Politician
Profession Attorney
Website Assembly
Campaign

Catharine Bailey Baker (born Catharine Ann Bailey; May 1, 1971) is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly.[2] She is a Republican representing the 16th district, encompassing Lamorinda and the Tri-Valley area. Prior to being elected to the State Assembly, she was an attorney at Hoge Fenton Jones & Appel.[3]

Baker is the only Republican to represent any portion of the Bay Area at the state or federal level.[4]

2014 California State Assembly

California's 16th State Assembly district election, 2014
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Catharine Baker 31,632 36.7
Democratic Tim Sbranti 25,217 29.2
Democratic Steve Glazer 19,636 22.8
Democratic Newell Arnerich 9,794 11.4
Total votes 86,279 100.0
General election
Republican Catharine Baker 71,452 51.6
Democratic Tim Sbranti 67,152 48.4
Total votes 138,604 100.0
Republican gain from Democratic

2016 California State Assembly

California's 16th State Assembly district election, 2016
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Catharine Baker (incumbent) 71,906 53.2
Democratic Cheryl Cook-Kallio 63,307 46.8
Total votes 135,213 100.0
General election
Republican Catharine Baker (incumbent) 129,585 55.9
Democratic Cheryl Cook-Kallio 102,290 44.1
Total votes 231,875 100.0
Republican hold

References

  1. 1 2 "Meet Catharine — Catharine Baker for Assembly". Bakerforassembly.com. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
  2. ↑ "Members | California State Assembly". Assembly.ca.gov. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
  3. ↑ "Catharine B. Baker | Hoge Fenton Jones & Appel". Hogefenton.com. 2014-12-01. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
  4. ↑ Wildermuth, John (May 10, 2016). "Catharine Baker, Bay Area's only GOP lawmaker, tries to keep seat". San Francisco Chronicle.
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