Sharon Runner | |
|---|---|
 Runner in 2007 | |
| Member of the California State Senate | |
| In office March 19, 2015 – July 14, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Knight |
| Succeeded by | Scott Wilk |
| Constituency | 21st district |
| In office February 18, 2011 – December 3, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | George Runner |
| Succeeded by | Bill Monning (redistricted) |
| Constituency | 17th district |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 36th district | |
| In office December 2, 2002 – November 30, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | George Runner |
| Succeeded by | Steve Knight |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Sharon Yvonne Oden May 17, 1954 Los Angeles, California |
| Died | July 14, 2016 (aged 62) Lancaster, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | (her death) |
| Residence(s) | Lancaster, California |
| Alma mater | Antelope Valley College |
| Profession | Businesswoman |
Sharon Yvonne Runner (née Oden; May 17, 1954 – July 14, 2016) was an American politician. She was a Republican California State Senator, who represented the 21st Senate District at the time of her death, and previously represented the 17th Senate District from 2011 to 2012. She was also a member of the California State Assembly from 2002 to 2008, representing the 36th district. She was the wife of California State Board of Equalization Member George Runner. From 2004 to 2008, then-Senator George Runner and then-Assemblywoman Sharon Runner were the first husband and wife in California history to serve concurrently in the California State Legislature.[1]
- ^ "California Legislature Handbook 2007–2008" (PDF). California State Legislature. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 11, 2009.