Jerome Horton facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jerome Horton
Member of the California State Board of Equalization
In office October 5, 2009 – January 7, 2019
Preceded by	Judy Chu
Succeeded by	Tony Vazquez
Constituency	4th district (2009–2015) 3rd district (2015–2019)
Member of the California State Assembly from the 51st district
In office December 4, 2000 – November 30, 2006
Preceded by	Edward Vincent Jr.
Succeeded by	Curren Price
Personal details
Born	Jerome Edgar Horton (1956-09-14) September 14, 1956 (age 68) Pine Bluff, Arkansas, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Yvonne Horton
Children	3
Alma mater	California State University, Dominguez Hills
Profession	Accountant

Jerome Edgar Horton (born September 14, 1956) is an American accountant and politician. He has worked for the state of California for many years. He was a member of the California Board of Equalization. He also served in the California State Assembly.

Jerome Horton's Public Service

Jerome Horton has had an important career in California government. He helped make decisions about taxes and laws.

Serving on the Board of Equalization

In 2009, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger chose Jerome Horton for a role. He became a member of the California Board of Equalization. This board helps manage California's tax system. He took office on October 5, 2009. Right away, he was chosen as the board's vice chair.

In 2010, people voted for him to serve his own four-year term. He was the chairman of the board from 2011 to 2016. He finished his time on the board in January 2019.

Time in the State Assembly

Before joining the Board of Equalization, Jerome Horton was a member of the California State Assembly. He served in the Assembly from 2000 to 2006. The State Assembly is a group of elected officials. They work together to create and pass laws for California.

Running for U.S. Senate

In 2020, Jerome Horton announced he wanted to run for the U.S. Senate. This is a big election to represent California in the national government.