Bob Wieckowski
Bob Wieckowski (Democratic Party) was a member of the California State Senate, representing District 10. He assumed office on December 1, 2014. He left office on December 5, 2022.
Wieckowski ran for election to the Alameda County Board of Supervisors to represent District 1 in California. He lost in the primary on March 3, 2020.
Wieckowski (Democratic Party) also ran for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 15th Congressional District. He did not appear on the ballot for the primary on March 3, 2020.
Wieckowski previously served in the California State Assembly, representing District 25 from 2010 to 2014. He began serving as a member and vice mayor of the Fremont City Council in 2004. He also became a member of the Alameda County Democratic Central Committee in 2004.
Biography
Wieckowski earned his B.A. in political science from the University of California Berkeley in 1977 and his J.D. from Santa Clara University in 1985. His professional experience includes working as a lawyer for the Law Office of Robert A. Wieckowski and serving as staff assistant to United States Congressman Edwards from 1977 to 1982.
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Wieckowski was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Senate Transportation Committee
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Budget and Fiscal Review Committee
- Environmental Quality Committee
- Housing Committee
2019-2020
Wieckowski was assigned to the following committees:
- Budget and Fiscal Review Committee
- Environmental Quality Committee
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Housing Committee
- Transportation and Housing Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| California committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Budget and Fiscal Review |
| • Environmental Quality, Chair |
| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation and Housing |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Wieckowski served on the following committees:
| California committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Business, Professions, and Economic Development |
| • Environmental Quality, Chair |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary |
| • Transportation and Housing |
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Wieckowski served on the following committees:
| California committee assignments, 2013 |
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| • Health |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary, Chair |
| • Public Employees, Retirement and Social Security |
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Wieckowski served on these committees:
| California committee assignments, 2011 |
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| • Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials, Chair |
| • Insurance |
| • Judiciary |
| • Public Employees, Retirement and Social Security |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2022
- See also: California State Senate elections, 2022
Bob Wieckowski was not able to file for re-election due to term limits.
2020
See also: Municipal elections in Alameda County, California (2020)
General election
General election for Alameda County Board of Supervisors District 1
David Haubert defeated Vinnie Bacon in the general election for Alameda County Board of Supervisors District 1 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | David Haubert (Nonpartisan)  | 54.1 | 70,940 |
 | Vinnie Bacon (Nonpartisan) | 45.6 | 59,711 | |
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.3 | 435 | ||
| Total votes: 131,086 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Alameda County Board of Supervisors District 1
Vinnie Bacon and David Haubert defeated Melissa Hernandez and Bob Wieckowski in the primary for Alameda County Board of Supervisors District 1 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Vinnie Bacon (Nonpartisan) | 27.2 | 18,571 |
| ✔ | | David Haubert (Nonpartisan) | 25.9 | 17,697 |
 | Melissa Hernandez (Nonpartisan) | 25.2 | 17,214 | |
 | Bob Wieckowski (Nonpartisan) | 21.6 | 14,744 | |
| Total votes: 68,226 | |||
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2018
- See also: California State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for California State Senate District 10
Incumbent Bob Wieckowski defeated Victor San Vicente in the general election for California State Senate District 10 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bob Wieckowski (D) | 75.6 | 205,239 |
| Victor San Vicente (R) | 24.4 | 66,156 | |
| Total votes: 271,395 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Senate District 10
Incumbent Bob Wieckowski and Victor San Vicente defeated Ali Sarsak in the primary for California State Senate District 10 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Bob Wieckowski (D) | 71.5 | 102,122 |
| ✔ | | Victor San Vicente (R) | 24.0 | 34,357 |
| Ali Sarsak (L) | 4.5 | 6,420 | |
| Total votes: 142,899 | |||
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2014
- See also: California State Senate elections, 2014
Elections for the California State Senate took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Bob Wieckowski (D) and Peter Kuo (R) defeated Mary Hayashi (D), Roman Reed (D) and Audie Bock (I) in the blanket primary. Wieckowski defeated Kuo in the general election.[1][2][3]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |  Bob Wieckowski |
68% | 111,162 | |
| Republican | Peter Kuo | 32% | 52,302 | |
| Total Votes | 163,464 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |
Bob Wieckowski |
35.4% | 36,773 | |
| Republican | Peter Kuo |
26.3% | 27,332 | |
| Democratic | Mary Hayashi | 20.6% | 21,448 | |
| Democratic | Roman Reed | 13.6% | 14,098 | |
| Independent | Audie Bock | 4.1% | 4,284 | |
| Total Votes | 103,935 | |||
2012
Wieckowski won re-election in the 2012 election for California State Assembly District 25. Due to redistricting following the 2010 census, he was displaced from District 20. He advanced past the blanket primary on June 5, 2012, defeating Pete McHugh (D). Wieckowski defeated Arlyne Diamond (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[4][5][6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Pete McHugh | 28.2% | 14,970 | |
| Democratic | Bob Wieckowski Incumbent |
41.6% | 22,112 | |
| Republican | Arlyne Diamond |
30.2% | 16,077 | |
| Total Votes | 53,159 | |||
2010
Wieckowski defeated Garrett Yee in the June 8 primary election. He then defeated Republican Adnan Shahab in the November 2 general election.[7][8]
| California State Assembly, District 20 General Election (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bob Wieckowski (D)
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76,446 | |||
| Adnan Shahab (R) | 28,460 | |||
| California House of Representatives, District 20 Democratic Primary (2010) | ||||
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| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Bob Wieckowski (D)
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16,673 | |||
| Garrett Yee (D) | 14,779 | |||
Campaign themes
2020
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Bob Wieckowski did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.
2014
Wieckowski's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[9]
Protect personal financial information
- Excerpt: "Recent massive data breaches have compromised millions of customers’ financial data, and a report from California’s Attorney General reveals that California is a major target for cyber criminals. Bob is committed to addressing this threat, and increasing protections for your personal financial information."
Fight for affordable higher education
- Excerpt: "Bob’s plan will create incentives for manageable loan repayment plans that include a prohibition on wage garnishment."
Promote Clean Technology
- Excerpt: "By promoting clean technology and job growth here in California, Bob is committed to strengthening our economy and putting more people back to work."
Campaign finance summary
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2022
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2021
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In 2021, the California State Legislature was in session from December 7 to September 10.
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2020
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In 2020, the California State Legislature was in session from January 6 to August 31.
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2019
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In 2019, the California State Legislature was in session from January 7 through September 13.
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2018
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In 2018, the California State Legislature was in session from January 3, 2018 through August 31, 2018.
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In 2017, the California State Legislature was in session from December 5, 2016 through September 15, 2017.
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2016
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In 2016, the California State Legislature was in session from January 4 through August 31. The formal session ended on August 31, but constitutionally the session adjourned sine die on November 30.
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2015
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In 2015, the California State Legislature was in session from December 1, 2014, through September 12, 2015.
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2014
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In 2014, the California State Legislature was in session from January 6 to August 30.
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In 2013, the California State Legislature was in session from December 3, 2012, to September 13, 2013
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2012
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In 2012, the California State Legislature was in session from January 4 to August 31.
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Endorsements
2014
In 2014, Wieckowski's endorsements included the following:[10]
- Alameda Building Trades Council
- Alameda Labor Council
- Association of Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs
- Bay Area Municipal Elections Committee (BAYMEC)
- Berryessa-North San Jose Democratic Club
- Business for Good Government Committee (BGG), PAC of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce
- California Democratic Party
- California Faculty Association
- California Labor Federation
- California Nurses Association
- California Professional Firefighters
- Castro Valley Democratic Club
- Dean Democratic Club
- Democratic Activists for Women Now (DAWN)
- Fremont Unified Teacher’s Association
- Gays and Lesbians Organized for the Betterment of Everyone (GLOBE)
- Hayward Demos Club
- International Association of Firefighters Local 1171
- International Association of Firefighters Local 55
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
See also
2020 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2014 Primary election candidate list," accessed March 27, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed July 15, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed December 14, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2012 General election results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2010 Primary election results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑ bobwieckowski.com, "Priorities," accessed May 2, 2014
- ↑ bobwieckowski.com, "Endorsements," accessed May 2, 2014
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| Preceded by - |
California State Senate District 10 2014-2022 |
Succeeded by Aisha Wahab (D) |
| Preceded by - |
California State Assembly District 25 2010-2014 |
Succeeded by - |
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