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Tom Torlakson was born on 19 July, 1949 in San Francisco, California, U.S., is an American politician from California. Discover Tom Torlakson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 74 years old?
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74 years old |
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Cancer |
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19 July 1949 |
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19 July |
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San Francisco, California, U.S. |
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United States
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Tom Torlakson Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Tom Torlakson's Wife?
His wife is Diana (m. 1970s, div. 2008) Mae Cendana (m. 2009)
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Diana (m. 1970s, div. 2008) Mae Cendana (m. 2009) |
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Tom Torlakson Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Tom Torlakson worth at the age of 74 years old? Tom Torlakson’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from United States. We have estimated Tom Torlakson's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Thomas Allen Torlakson (born July 19, 1949) is an American educator and politician from California.
Torlakson served in the U.S. Merchant Marine during the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1970.
His assignments included Guam, Vietnam, Thailand and later on Chevron oil tankers to Alaska which was his first job where he was a union member.
In 1968, he received the Merchant Marines Vietnam Service Medal.
After his maritime service, Torlakson attended the University of California, Berkeley.
He earned a B.A. in History in 1971, and an M.A. in Education in 1977.
Torlakson is married to Mae Cendana, a member of the Ambrose Recreation and Park District board of directors.
He has two daughters, Tiffany and Tamara, from a previous marriage.
In 1996 Torlakson, then a Contra Costa County Supervisor, ran for the California State Assembly seat of term-limited Bob Campbell (D-Richmond).
He defeated George Miller IV, son of veteran congressman George Miller III, in the Democratic primary.
Torlakson campaigned with the slogan, "His own name, his own record."
He was easily reelected in 1998.
In 2000 Torlakson won an expensive, hard fought campaign to unseat Republican state Senator Richard Rainey (R-Walnut Creek) by 12%.
While serving in the State Senate, Torlakson was appointed to chair the important Senate Appropriations Committee.
In 2010, he was elected to the position of California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, a position he served in until 2019.
He is a member of the Democratic Party.
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.
He previously served three terms in the California State Assembly, representing the 11th district, which consists of northern portions of Contra Costa County.
He also served two terms in the California State Senate, representing the 7th district.
His younger brother, James Torlakson, is an artist in San Francisco, California.
Another younger brother (Christopher Torlakson) is deceased.
Torlakson attended Westmoor High School in Daly City, California.
As Superintendent, Torlakson was eighth in the line of succession to the office of Governor of California.
On Monday, July 25, 2016, Governor Jerry Brown; Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom; Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de León; Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon; Secretary of State Alex Padilla; then Attorney General Kamala Harris; Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones; and Board of Equalization chair Fiona Ma were all out of state attending the 2016 Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, leaving Torlakson Acting Governor.
As Acting Governor, Torlakson proclaimed a state of emergency for the Sand Fire in Los Angeles County and the Soberanes Fire in Monterey County.
On May 25, 2017, Torlakson issued the commencement address where he graduated from 50 years ago.
