Alternative History
Alternative History
Joseph Vernon
Gray Davis
39th Governor of California
Assumed office
January 3, 2011
LieutenantAbel Maldonado (2011)
Gavin Newsom (2011–present)
Preceded byArnold Schwarzenegger
31st Secretary of State of California
In office
January 8, 2007 – January 3, 2011
Preceded byBruce McPherson
Succeeded byDebra Bowen
President pro tempore of the California Senate
In office
February 5, 1998 – November 30, 2004
Preceded byBill Lockyer
Succeeded byDon Perata
Member of the California State Senate
from the 9th district
In office
January 8, 1993 – December 17, 2006
Preceded byBarbara Lee
Succeeded byDon Perata
46th Mayor of Oakland
In office
November 5, 1986 – January 7, 1991
Preceded byLionel Wilson
Succeeded byElihu M. Harris
Personal details
Born Joseph Edward Vernon
April 23, 1948 (1948-04-23) (age 76)
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 Flag of the United States United States of America
Service/branch Flag of the United States Navy (official specifications) United States Navy
Years of service 1975–1980
Rank US-O3 insignia Lieutenant
Awards Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Medal (2)