| Joseph Vernon | |
|---|---|
| |
| 39th Governor of California | |
| 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 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
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| Years of service | 1975–1980 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant
|
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Navy and Marine Corps Medal (2) |
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