Denise Moreno Ducheny
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Denise Moreno Ducheny (born March 21, 1952 in Los Angeles, California) is a Democratic politician from San Diego, California.
Denise Ducheny was born in Los Angeles, California. She graduated with a BA in History from Pomona College. She earned her JD in 1979 from Southwestern University School of Law. After graduation, she practiced law from 1979 in south San Diego, California.
Ducheny served in the California State Assembly in 1994 to 2000. She was first elected to represent the 40th District in the California State Senate in November 2002. The 40th District covers southern San Diego County, part of Riverside County and all of Imperial County.
Ducheny is a populist politician who sometimes takes unexpected positions on issues. For example, she has been a strong advocate of a so-far unsuccessful effort to repeal California's mandatory motorcycle helmet law.
Denise and Al Ducheny live in San Diego, California.
