He was elected to the California State Assembly in 1870 to represent San Bernardino County and served in the 1871 -- 72 session of the state legislature .
After moving to San Bernardino County , Slaughter entered politics as a member of the Democratic Party .
Slaughter was elected to the California State Assembly in 1870 to represent San Bernardino County and served in the 1871 -- 72 session of the state legislature .
After moving to San Bernardino County , Slaughter entered politics as a member of the Democratic Party .