Christine Kehoe

Christine T. Kehoe (born October 3, 1950) is an American politician from San Diego, California. A Democrat, she has served since 2004 as a member of the California State Senate representing the 39th district. She was previously a member of the California State Assembly (2000–2004) and of San Diego City Council (1993–2000). Kehoe was born 1950 in Troy, New York. She earned a BA from University at Albany, The State University of New York in 1977. S... more

Christine T. Kehoe (born October 3, 1950) is an American politician from San Diego, California. A Democrat, she has served since 2004 as a member of the California State Senate representing the 39th district. She was previously a member of the California State Assembly (2000–2004) and of San Diego City Council (1993–2000). Kehoe was born 1950 in Troy, New York. She earned a BA from University at Albany, The State University of New York in 1977. She became active in politics in 1978 as a volunteer with the Center for Women's Studies and Services. In 1980 Senator Kehoe was San Diego County's chair for the campaign to defeat the Lyndon LaRouche AIDS discrimination initiative. She was editor of San Diego Gayzette during 1984–1986, coordinator of the San Diego AIDS Assistance Fund 1987–1988, executive director of the Hillcrest Business Association 1988–1989, and a city council aide during 1989–1992. Kehoe, who is a lesbian, is a strong supporter of equal rights for gays and lesbians. A... less