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Jim Brulte | |
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| Chair of the California Republican Party | |
| In office March 3, 2013 – February 24, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Del Beccaro |
| Succeeded by | Jessica Patterson |
| Minority Leader of the California Senate | |
| In office 2000–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Ross Johnson |
| Succeeded by | Dick Ackerman |
| Member of the California Senate from the 31st district | |
| In office December 2, 1996 - November 30, 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Leonard |
| Succeeded by | Robert Dutton |
| Minority Leader of the California Assembly | |
| In office November 4, 1992 – June 5, 1995 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Jones |
| Succeeded by | Willie Brown |
| Member of the California State Assembly | |
| In office December 3, 1990 – November 30, 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Bader |
| Succeeded by | Bill Leonard |
| Constituency | 65th district (1990–1992) 63rd district (1992–1996) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 13, 1956 Glen Cove, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (BA) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Air National Guard |
James L. Brulte (born April 13, 1956) is an American politician and former chairman of the California Republican Party, having served from March 3, 2013 to February 24, 2019. Brulte formerly served as a Republican in the California State Senate, representing the 31st district, from 1996 to 2004. He also served as the Senate Republican leader from 2000 to 2004. Brulte also served as Vice-Chair of the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee. He was previously the Republican Leader of the California State Assembly from 1992 to 1996. Brulte is the only freshman to ever serve as a party leader in both houses of the California State Legislature.