David Knowles (California politician)
# David Knowles (California politician)

David Knowles (born September 5, 1952) served in the California legislature representing the 7th District from December 3, 1990 - November 30, 1992 and the 4th district from December 7, 1992 – November 30, 1996.

Knowles also served as a Chief Executive for the California Earthquake Authority from January 4, 1999 - January 16, 2002.

California's 4th Assembly district 1994 California State Assembly election :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| | Republican | David Knowles (incumbent) | 101,020 | 64.97 |
| | Democratic | Charles W. "Charlie" Fish | 47,700 | 30.68 |
| | Libertarian | Clyde B. Smith | 6,774 | 4.36 |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 11,755 | 7.03 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 167,249 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

California's 4th Assembly district 1992 California State Assembly election :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| | Republican | David Knowles (incumbent) | 102,578 | 56.15 |
| | Democratic | Mark A. Norberg | 64,400 | 35.25 |
| | Libertarian | Gary Hines | 15,720 | 8.60 |
| Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | Invalid or blank votes | 16,034 | 8.07 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 198,732 | 100.00 |
| | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold | Republican hold |

California's 7th Assembly district election 1990 :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| | Republican | David Knowles | 82,862 | 51.35% |
| | Democratic | Norman S. Waters (incumbent) | 78,490 | 48.64% |
| | Write-In | Carrillo (Write in) | 13 | 0.01 |
| Total votes | Total votes | Total votes | 161,365 | 100.0 |
| | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic | Republican gain from Democratic |
