15 Facts About Christine Kehoe

Christine Kehoe was previously a member of the California State Assembly, and of San Diego City Council.

Christine Kehoe earned a bachelor's degree from University at Albany, The State University of New York in 1977.

Christine Kehoe became active in politics in 1978 as a volunteer with the Center for Women's Studies and Services in San Diego.

Christine Kehoe, who is a lesbian, is a strong supporter of equal rights for gays and lesbians.

Christine Kehoe represented San Diego's 3rd City Council District from 1993 to 2000, and the 76th District in the California State Assembly from 2000 to 2004.

Christine Kehoe was the city's first openly gay elected official.

Christine Kehoe was instrumental in the construction of Interstate 15 after multiple delays.

Christine Kehoe was first elected to the California State Assembly in 2000, winning the primary election unopposed and the general election with 61 percent of the vote.

Christine Kehoe was elected Assembly Speaker pro Tempore, the Assembly's second highest-ranking position.

Christine Kehoe is the second woman to hold the post.

Christine Kehoe left office in December 2012 due to term limits.

In 2016 Christine Kehoe served as one of California's 55 electors in the Electoral College.

Christine Kehoe has been an ardent supporter of increased environmental protection for the state's resources in her appointed position on the California Coastal Commission.

Christine Kehoe is a member of the Sierra Club, the National Organization for Women, National Women's Political Caucus, Uptown Democratic Club, and California Women in Government, the San Diego Democratic Club, and the Women's Transportation Seminar.

Christine Kehoe is a member of the Board of Directors of the California Elected Women's Association for Education and Research.