Stan Statham

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Stan Statham served in the California State Assembly from 1976 until he ran for Lieutenant Governor in 1994. He lost the primary to State Senator Cathie Wright. Statham was known as an advocate of the State of Jefferson. He represented the 2nd district from 1976 until 1992; however, during the redistricting after the 1990 census, his district was renumbered to be the 1st. He represented the 1st district from 1992 until his retirement in 1994.

[edit] Broadcasting career

Prior to becoming California state assemblyman, Statham was a television news anchor at KHSL-TV Channel 12 in Chico, California back in the 1960's. After retiring as assemblyman, he became the president of the California Broadcasters Association.

Preceded by Dan Hauser	California State Assemblyman, 2nd District 1992 – 1994	Succeeded by Tom Woods
Preceded by Pauline Davis	California State Assemblyman, 1st District 1976 – 1992	Succeeded by Dan Hauser