Jack O'Connell | |
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| 26th California State Superintendent of Public Instruction | |
| In office January 5, 2003 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Governor | Gray Davis Arnold Schwarzenegger |
| Preceded by | Delaine Eastin |
| Succeeded by | Tom Torlakson |
| Member of the California State Senate from the 18th district | |
| In office December 5, 1994 – November 30, 2002 | |
| Preceded by | Gary K. Hart |
| Succeeded by | Roy Ashburn |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 35th district | |
| In office December 6, 1982 – November 30, 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Gary K. Hart |
| Succeeded by | Brooks Firestone |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jack T. O'Connell October 8, 1951 Glen Cove, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Doree O'Connell |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | California State University, Fullerton California State University, Long Beach |
| Profession | Politician Teacher |
Jack T. O'Connell (born October 8, 1951) is an American politician, educator and formerly the 26th California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, having been elected to the post in November 2002 with 61% of the vote. He was re-elected to his post by receiving a majority (52%) of the vote in the Primary election on June 6, 2006, thus avoiding a November run-off. He is a member of the Democratic Party. O'Connell was unable to run for a third term in 2010 due to term limits and was succeeded by former state assemblyman Tom Torlakson.