Cheryl Brown

Cheryl Renee Brown (born February 11, 1944) is an American politician who served in the California State Assembly, representing the 47th Assembly District, encompassing parts of the Inland Empire. She is a Democrat.

In 2016, Brown was defeated in her bid for reelection to a third term by fellow Democrat Eloise Reyes. Prior to being elected to the Assembly, she was a newspaper publisher.

2014 California State Assembly

2016 California State Assembly

During her first term, Brown voted against climate legislation and accepted a $1 million expenditure from Chevron on her behalf. In response, the progressive group California Donor Table sought to unseat her by supporting Eloise Reyes.

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External links

Campaign website

Join California Cheryl Brown

Democratic Party members of the California State Assembly

Living people

1944 births

African-American state legislators in California

African-American women in politics

Women state legislators in California

California State University, San Bernardino alumni

People from Rialto, California

21st-century American politicians

21st-century American women politicians

21st-century African-American women

21st-century African-American politicians

20th-century African-American people

20th-century African-American women