Jim Brulte
James L. Brulte (born April 13, 1956) is an American politician and former chairman of the California Republican Party, having served from March 3, 2013 to February 24, 2019. Brulte formerly served as a Republican in the California State Senate, representing the 31st district, from 1996 to 2004. He also served as the Senate Republican leader from 2000 to 2004. Brulte also served as Vice-Chair of the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee. He was previously the Republican Leader of the California State Assembly from 1992 to 1996. Brulte is the only freshman to ever serve as a party leader in both houses of the California State Legislature.
Jim Brulte | |
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Chair of the California Republican Party | |
In office March 3, 2013 – February 24, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Tom Del Beccaro |
Succeeded by | Jessica Patterson |
Minority Leader of the California Senate | |
In office 2000–2004 | |
Preceded by | Ross Johnson |
Succeeded by | Dick Ackerman |
Member of the California Senate from the 31st district | |
In office 1996–2004 | |
Preceded by | Bill Leonard |
Succeeded by | Robert Dutton |
Minority Leader of the California Assembly | |
In office 1992–1995 | |
Preceded by | Bill Jones |
Succeeded by | Curt Pringle |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 63rd district | |
In office 1992–1996 | |
Preceded by | Bob Epple |
Succeeded by | Bill Leonard |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 65th district | |
In office 1990–1992 | |
Preceded by | Charles Bader |
Succeeded by | Paul Woodruff |
Personal details | |
Born | Glen Cove, New York, U.S. | April 13, 1956
Political party | Republican |
Education | California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (BA) |
Early life and education
Brulte served in the California Air National Guard and graduated from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona).[1] Brulte is married to Superintendent of Capistrano Unified School District, Kirsten Vital.
Political career
He was elected to the Assembly in 1990 to represent San Bernardino County's 65th District and was re-elected from the 63rd District in 1992 and 1994. In 1995 as the majority leader in the Assembly, Brulte was unable to prevent a democrat from being elected Speaker of the Assembly.[2]
When term limits forced Brulte out of the Assembly, voters elected him to the State Senate in 1996 with 58% of the vote. He was re-elected in 2000 with 59% of the vote. Brulte retired from the Senate in 2004 due to term limits.
Brulte considered running for the State Board of Equalization in 2006; however, he decided not to run against Michelle Steel, the eventual victor.
Following the 2010 and 2012 election results in California, Brulte was widely encouraged to run for the chairmanship of the California Republican Party and was elected chairman on March 3, 2013. Coincidentally, Brulte was born in Glen Cove, New York as was his predecessor, Tom Del Beccaro.
References
- "Cal Poly Pomona". CSU Mentor. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
- Jim, Brulte. "Brulte May Lose Job as State GOP Leader". SFGate.com. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
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California Assembly | ||
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Preceded by Charles Bader |
Member of the California Assembly from the 65th district 1990–1992 |
Succeeded by Paul Woodruff |
Preceded by Bob Epple |
Member of the California Assembly from the 63rd district 1992–1996 |
Succeeded by Bill Leonard |
Preceded by Bill Jones |
Minority Leader of the California Assembly 1992–1995 |
Succeeded by Curt Pringle |
Party political offices | ||
Preceded by Bill Jones |
Republican Leader of the California Assembly 1992–1995 |
Succeeded by Curt Pringle |
Preceded by Ross Johnson |
Republican Leader of the California Senate 2000–2004 |
Succeeded by Dick Ackerman |
Preceded by Tom Del Beccaro |
Chair of the California Republican Party 2013–2019 |
Succeeded by Jessica Patterson |
California Senate | ||
Preceded by Bill Leonard |
Member of the California Senate from the 31st district 1996–2004 |
Succeeded by Robert Dutton |
Preceded by Ross Johnson |
Minority Leader of the California Senate 2000–2004 |
Succeeded by Dick Ackerman |