Mark DeSaulnier Politician

Mark James DeSaulnier (/dɛsoʊnˈjeɪ/ de-sohn-YAY; born March 31, 1952) is an American politician and a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, serving California's 11th Congressional District. Previously, he served in the California Legislature representing California's 7th State Senate district from 2008 to 2015. From 2006 to 2008, DeSaulnier represented California's 11th State Assembly district. He also served as a Contra Costa County supervisor (district 4, 1994–2006) and on the Concord City Council (1991–1994). In March 2009, DeSaulnier announced his candidacy for the United States House of Representatives in the special election for the 10th congressional district after the resignation of the incumbent Ellen Tauscher. DeSaulnier received endorsements from Congresswoman Tauscher and Congressman George Miller for the seat. In the September 1 primary election, DeSaulnier came in second, after John Garamendi.In 2014 after George Miller announced his retirement, DeSaulnier announced his candidacy for California's 11th congressional district. He won the general election in a landslide victory. DeSaulnier took office on January 3, 2015.

Personal facts

Birth date	March 31, 1952
Birth place	Lowell Massachusetts , Massachusetts
Nationality	United States
Residence	California , Concord California
Education	College of the Holy Cross

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Office holder

office	Member of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors from the 4th District
other party	California Republican Party
party	California Democratic Party
region	California California's 11th State Assembly district California's 7th State Senate district
successor	Susan Bonilla Tom Torlakson