13 Facts About Tom Torlakson

Thomas Allen Torlakson was born on July 19,1949 and is an American educator and politician from California.

Tom Torlakson previously served three terms in the California State Assembly, representing the 11th district, which consists of northern portions of Contra Costa County.

Tom Torlakson served two terms in the California State Senate, representing the 7th district.

Tom Torlakson's younger brother, James Torlakson, is an artist in San Francisco, California.

On May 25,2017, Tom Torlakson issued the commencement address where he graduated from 50 years ago.

Tom Torlakson served in the US Merchant Marine during the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1970.

Tom Torlakson's assignments included Guam, Vietnam, Thailand and later on Chevron oil tankers to Alaska which was his first job where he was a union member.

Tom Torlakson is married to Mae Cendana, a member of the Ambrose Recreation and Park District board of directors.

Tom Torlakson has two daughters, Tiffany and Tamara, from a previous marriage.

Tom Torlakson defeated George Miller IV, son of veteran congressman George Miller III, in the Democratic primary.

Tom Torlakson ran for California State Superintendent of Public Instruction in the 2010 elections, defeating Larry Aceves in the general election held on November 2,2010.

Tom Torlakson replaced Jack O'Connell, who was termed out of office.

Tom Torlakson was re-elected in 2014 against challenger Marshall Tuck.