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Sharon Quirk-Silva

Democratic

Picture of Sharon Quirk-Silva
ci.fullerton.ca.us
Date Party Office Votes Result
11-06-2012 Democratic AD-65 68988 Win
11-04-2014 Democratic AD-65 35204 Loss
11-08-2016 Democratic AD-65 79654 Win
11-06-2018 Democratic AD-65 74636 Win
11-03-2020 Democratic AD-65 112333 Win
11-08-2022 Democratic AD-67 58781 Win
11-05-2024 Democratic AD-67 93701 Win
Website: a65.asmdc.org
 

Candidate Biography:

Born: September 17, 1962 in Los Angeles, CA
Married: Shawn Quirk (m. 1985, div. 2006), Jesus Silva* (m. 2008)
Children: Molly, Catherine, Patrick and Jack Ryan

2002-2003: Member, Fullerton Community Services Commission
2004-2012: Member, Fullerton City Council
2007-2008: Mayor, City of Fullerton
2007: Woman of the Year (34th Senate District) [selected by Lou Correa]
2011-2012: Mayor, City of Fullerton

  • CLOSE CONTEST: After election night 2018, Quirk-Silva lead Coronado by 4182. By November 8th, this grew to 4540. 
  • Jesus Silva was a member of the Fullerton City Council (2016-2022) and was previously a member of the Fullerton Parks and Recreation Commission (2012- 2016).

Source: Biography at campaign website [sharonquirksilva.com] (accessed 4/4/2012)
Source: Biography at City of Fullerton website [ci.fullerton.ca.us] (accessed 4/4/2012)