Originally Posted By peeaanuut Just wondering if anyone on here has a family member that has been elected or is running or has run for public office in the past. My dad is running for California state assembly. of course he is the 5th candidate long shot but still its kind of cool.
Originally Posted By dsnykid My Grandfather ran for a member of the Legislative Assembly (Provincial Government) many decades ago, and my uncle was an MLA for several years.
Originally Posted By Mr X My uncle held office for a short time after his peanut farming days, but we don't like to talk about it. j/k Good luck to your Dad, Peeaanuut.
Originally Posted By retlawfan My dad was once elected to the Parks & Recreation Commission in our hometown. I think he may have made a run for city council, but that was a LONG time ago. Hey peeaanuut, what area is he running from? Isn't in the Bay Area?
Originally Posted By peeaanuut Its district 54 (I think) Whatever covers long beach, San Pedro, Palos Verdes and I think Torrance and a few other cities in the area. Its either district 45 or 54.
Originally Posted By fkurucz I have two uncles who served in the Mexican House of Deputies (the Mexican equivalent to the US House of Representatives)
Originally Posted By Dabob2 My uncle was mayor of a very, very small town in Missouri (250 people). Basically, that meant people calling him up at midnight if their septic tank backed up or something.
Originally Posted By ReadingMom My son, who is now almost 14, was elected to be the "shhhhhster" in his first grade class. When anyone was being too noisy it was his job to hold his finger to his mouth and say "shhhh." Does that count?
Originally Posted By Kira I am related to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and finally got to randomly meet him (as well as his troop of secret service followers) at a private family funeral in january. I have no idea whether I should be proud of that fact or not since I don't follow politics at all haha =)
