Tony Strickland
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| Member of the California State Senate from the 19th district |
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In office December 1, 2008 – December 3, 2012 |
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| Succeeded by | Hannah-Beth Jackson |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 37th district |
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In office December 7, 1998 – November 30, 2004 |
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| Preceded by | Nao Takasugi |
| Succeeded by | Audra Strickland |
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February 17, 1970 Ford Ord, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Audra Strickland |
| Residence | Moorpark, California |
| Alma mater | Whittier College |
| Religion | Christian |
Anthony A. "Tony" Strickland (born February 17, 1970) is a former California State Senator who represented the 19th District from 2008-2012. Strickland is a member of the Republican Party and a former Assemblyman, representing the 37th District from 1998 to 2004. He is currently the President and CEO of Strong America, an advocacy group and PAC.
Strickland was born at Fort Ord, California, when his father, Don, was stationed there as a soldier in the United States Army. Don Strickland met his wife, Antonie, when he was stationed in Germany. Don and Antonie Strickland moved to Ventura County with their son Tony in 1973. Strickland earned his Bachelor of Arts in political science at Whittier College, where he earned the Leadership and Service Award and was a Nixon Scholar.
From 1996 to 1997, Strickland served on the staff of then-Assemblyman (now a Congressman).
Strickland was first elected to the Assembly in 1998 with 49% of the vote in a three-way race. He was re-elected in 2000 with 51% of the vote again in a three-way race. He was re-elected to a third term with 63.1% of the vote in 2002.Term limits prevented Strickland from seeking a fourth term in 2004. Audra Strickland, his wife, decided to run for the seat and won (she was re-elected in 2006 and 2008).
During his time in the Assembly, Strickland was Chairman of the Assembly Republican Caucus, the second-highest ranking position for a Republican in the Assembly. During his three terms, he was also Vice Chairman of the Assembly Governmental Organization Committee and was also a member of the Assembly Committees on Banking and Finance; Elections, Redistricting, and Constitutional Amendments; Higher Education; and Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism, and Internet Media;. In addition, he served on the Assembly Republican Education Reform Task Force, which developed a number of education reform proposals that were rejected.
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