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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Toni_AtkinsToni Atkins - Wikipedia

    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.

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  3. sd39.senate.ca.gov › about-senator-toni-g-atkinsAbout Senator Toni G. Atkins | Senator Toni Atkins

    After just one year, she was selected by her colleagues to serve as Senate President pro Tempore. In March 2018, she was sworn in, becoming the first woman and the first openly LGBTQ person to lead the Legislature’s upper house.

  4. sd39.senate.ca.govSenator Toni Atkins | Proudly Representing California Senate...

    Jun 13, 2024 · Learn about the latest news, legislation and events of Senator Toni Atkins, the Senate President pro Tempore Emeritus of California. Find out how she represents San Diego and Imperial counties in the state senate.

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  6. www.nytimes.com › 2024/02/01 › usA Conversation With Toni Atkins, the Departing State Senate...

    Feb 1, 2024 · A state lawmaker for 14 years representing San Diego, Atkins has served as the speaker of the Assembly and, more recently, as president pro tem of the Senate — the first person in more than a...

  7. apnews.com › article › california-toni-atkins-governorCalifornia's first lesbian Senate leader could make history again...

    Nov 16, 2023 · SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The first time Toni Atkins acted as the governor of California, she used her powers to honor the passing of San Diego Padres baseball player Tony Gwynn while playfully rebuffing Jimmy Kimmel’s advice that she “ invade Oregon.

  8. www.sandiegouniontribune.com › news › politicsA woman of firsts, San Diego’s Toni Atkins hopes to gain another...

    Jan 19, 2024 · The state Senate leader and San Diego resident is the first woman and first openly gay person to hold both Legislature’s top jobs. She announced her bid for the 2026 race on Friday, joining other Democrats in a crowded field.

  9. www.nbcnews.com › nbc-out › out-politics-and-policyCalifornia Senate leader Toni Atkins announces run for governor...

    Jan 20, 2024 · Toni Atkins, a Democrat from San Diego, announced she would run for governor of California in 2026. She would be the first woman and LGBTQ person to hold the position.