Cathleen Galgiani | |
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| Member of the California State Senate from the 5th district | |
| In office December 3, 2012 – December 7th, 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Lois Wolk |
| Succeeded by | Susan Eggman |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 17th district | |
| In office December 4, 2006 – November 30, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Barbara S. Matthews |
| Succeeded by | Tom Ammiano (redistricted) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 4, 1964 Stockton, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Stockton, California |
| Alma mater | California State University, Sacramento |
| Profession | Physical therapy aide |
Cathleen Galgiani (born January 4, 1964) is an American politician who served in the California State Senate. A Democrat, she represented the 5th Senate District, which encompasses San Joaquin County, and portions of Stanislaus and Sacramento counties.
Galgiani was a member of the California Legislative LGBT Caucus. Prior to her election to the State Senate in 2012, she served in the California State Assembly, representing the 17th Assembly District. Before her service as an elected official, she was the Chief of Staff to her predecessor, Assemblymember Barbara Matthews.