Margaret Snyder

Margaret E. Snyder was an American politician from California and a member of the Democratic Party. A former legal secretary and community volunteer, she served on the Modesto School Board from 1985 until 1992, when she won election to the newly created 25th district in the California State Assembly.[1]

For the UN official, see Margaret C. Snyder

She entered the legislature with a relatively liberal record from her years on the school board.[1] She quickly cultivated her conservative Central Valley district, however, as exemplified by her 100 percent rating from the NRA.[2] Nevertheless, Snyder was unable to win reelection in 1994, when Republicans enjoyed huge wins across the country. She lost to Republican George House, a retired CHP commander and almond farmer, who at the time was considered a weak candidate.[3]

Electoral history
Member, California State Assembly: 1993-95
Year Office Democrat Votes Pct Republican Votes Pct
1992 California State Assembly
District 25		 Mike Kirros 16%
Patrick O'Rourke 13%
Margaret Snyder 59%		 78,251 51.5% George House 11%
Barbara Keating-Edh 43%
Bill Mattos 23%
Norman Tergeson 16%		 73,805 48.5%
1994 California State Assembly
District 25		 Margaret Snyder 52,962 43% George House 66,910 54.3%

References
  1. California Journal Vol. XXIII, No.12 (December 1992) "Complete District By District Results". StateNet Publications, December 1992.
  2. California Journal Vol. XXV, No.10 (October 1994) "Election Preview". StateNet Publications, October 1994.
  3. California Journal Vol. XXV, No.12 (December 1994) "Complete Election Results". StateNet Publications, December 1994.
Political offices
Preceded by
newly created		 California State Assembly, 25th District
1992-1994		 Succeeded by
George House
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