Toni Atkins
Toni Gayle Atkins (born August 1, 1962) is an American politician who served as the 51st president pro tempore of the California State Senate from 2018 to 2024. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served as the 69th speaker of the California State Assembly from 2014 to 2016 and the California State Assembly majority leader from 2012 to 2014.
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[edit]- I’m very interested in looking at that possibility of running for governor. I am looking at it seriously.
- I sort of feel like I’m addicted to responsibility. I think experience counts and matters, and I believe I have experience to continue to contribute in some way.
- California’s first lesbian Senate leader could make history again if she runs for governor Retrieved 10 April 2025
- I certainly don’t fit the mold of past governors or even some of the candidates that will be in this race. I’m going to lean on my story, because I think Californians are going to want someone more like them.
- We want to preserve what we’ve done. It took a lot of work. I would not gravitate toward raising taxes in this moment. I don’t think it’s called for yet.
- California Senate leader Toni Atkins announces run for governor in 2026 Retrieved 10 April 2025
- I don’t come from wealth, I don’t have that to fall back on. So I am going to have to raise money, and fortunately, I’ve had experience doing that as the Speaker and the Pro Tem to protect my caucuses.
- It’s a combination of story and experience. I truly believe my record shows I’m the most qualified candidate based on the experience and the things that I’ve done.
- California Senate leader aims to be the state’s first woman and LGBTQ+ governor Retrieved 10 April 2025
Quotes about Toni Atkins
[edit]- She always included us and there was never any surprises. I didn’t agree with what was going on, but we had input and participation.
- California’s first lesbian Senate leader could make history again if she runs for governor Retrieved 10 April 2025
