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Iris G. Sankey

Democratic

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CA Blue Book (2000)
Date Party Office Votes Result
03-06-1973 Democratic SD-38 9256 Loss
05-26-1976 Democratic SBOE2 0 Win
11-07-1978 Democratic SBOE2 710149 Loss
 

Candidate Biography:

Born: October 13, 1929 in Oak Park, Illinois
Child: Elyse Sankey Watson
Died: January 9, 1986 in La Jolla, CA

1964-1972: Member, Escondido Parks, Recreation and Beautification Commission
1970s: President, Palomar College Development Foundation
1975: Chairwoman, San Diego County Energy Committee
1976: Member, State Health Manpower Policy Commission
2003: A portion of the Kit Carson Park in Escondido was designated the "Iris Sankey Magical Garden"

NOTE: Sankey was the second woman to serve on the Board of Equalization.

Source: In Memoriam