Margaret E. Snyder (February 25, 1940 - December 15, 2010) was an American politician from California and a member of the Democratic Party. A former legal secretary and community volunteer, she served on the Modesto School Board from 1985 until 1992, when she won election to the newly created 25th district in the California State Assembly.[1]
Margaret E. Snyder | |
|---|---|
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 25th district | |
| In office December 7, 1992 - November 30, 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Rusty Areias |
| Succeeded by | George House |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 25, 1940 Elizabethton, Tennessee |
| Died | December 15, 2010 (aged 70) Hughson, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Melvin (m.1958) |
| Children | 3 |
She entered the legislature with a relatively liberal record from her years on the school board.[1] She quickly cultivated her conservative Central Valley district, however, as exemplified by her 100 percent rating from the NRA.[2] Nevertheless, Snyder was unable to win reelection in 1994, when Republicans enjoyed huge wins across the country. She lost to Republican George House, a retired CHP commander and almond farmer, who at the time was considered a weak candidate.[3]
Electoral history
edit| Year | Office | Democrat | Votes | Pct | Republican | Votes | Pct | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | California State Assembly District 25 |
Mike Kirros 16% Patrick O'Rourke 13% Margaret Snyder 59% |
78,251 | 51.5% | George House 11% Barbara Keating-Edh 43% Bill Mattos 23% Norman Tergeson 16% |
73,805 | 48.5% | |||
| 1994 | California State Assembly District 25 |
Margaret Snyder | 52,962 | 43% | George House | 66,910 | 54.3% |
References
edit- ^ a b California Journal Vol. XXIII, No.12 (December 1992) "Complete District By District Results". StateNet Publications, December 1992.
- ^ California Journal Vol. XXV, No.10 (October 1994) "Election Preview". StateNet Publications, October 1994.
- ^ California Journal Vol. XXV, No.12 (December 1994) "Complete Election Results". StateNet Publications, December 1994.