Gloria Romero | |
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&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Gloria_Romero.jpg) Romero in 2006 | |
| Majority Leader of the California Senate | |
| In office 2005–2008 | |
| Preceded by | Don Perata |
| Succeeded by | Dean Florez |
| Member of the California State Senate from the 24th district | |
| In office March 12, 2001 – November 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Hilda Solis |
| Succeeded by | Edward Hernández |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 49th district | |
| In office December 7, 1998 – March 12, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Diane Martinez |
| Succeeded by | Judy Chu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 10, 1955 Barstow, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican (2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Democratic (before 2024) |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | California State University, Long Beach (B.A. and M.A.) University of California, Riverside (PhD) |
| Profession | Professor, politician |
Gloria J. Romero (born July 10, 1955) is a former California State Senator from 2001 until 2010 and was the Democratic majority leader of the California State Senate from 2005 until 2008. She was the first woman to hold that leadership position. In 2024, she joined the Republican Party.[1]
- ^ Harter, Clara (September 4, 2024). "Gloria Romero, former Democratic State Senate leader, joins Republican Party". Los Angeles Daily News.