Joseph Vernon (Presidential Election Game)

Joseph Vernon
39th Governor of California
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2011
Lieutenant	Abel Maldonado (2011) Gavin Newsom (2011–present)
Preceded by	Arnold Schwarzenegger
31st Secretary of State of California
In office January 8, 2007 – January 3, 2011
Preceded by	Bruce McPherson
Succeeded by	Debra Bowen
President pro tempore of the California Senate
In office February 5, 1998 – November 30, 2004
Preceded by	Bill Lockyer
Succeeded by	Don Perata
Member of the California State Senate from the 9th district
In office January 8, 1993 – December 17, 2006
Preceded by	Barbara Lee
Succeeded by	Don Perata
46th Mayor of Oakland
In office November 5, 1986 – January 7, 1991
Preceded by	Lionel Wilson
Succeeded by	Elihu M. Harris
Personal details
Born	Joseph Edward Vernon April 23, 1948 (1948-04-23) Oakland, California, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Alexandra Pearson (m. 1977; div. 1990) Melissa Rockford (m. 1996)
Children	4
Alma mater	California State University (B.A.) Golden Gate University School of Law (J.D.)
Profession	Politician, Lawyer
Religion	Methodist
Military service
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Navy
Years of service	1975–1980
Rank	Lieutenant
Awards	Navy Distinguished Service Medal Navy and Marine Corps Medal (2)