Tom Torlakson | |
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| 27th California State Superintendent of Public Instruction | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – January 7, 2019 | |
| Governor | Jerry Brown |
| Preceded by | Jack O'Connell |
| Succeeded by | Tony Thurmond |
| Member of the California Senate from the 7th district | |
| In office December 4, 2000 – November 30, 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Rainey |
| Succeeded by | Mark DeSaulnier |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 11th district | |
| In office December 1, 2008 – November 30, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Mark DeSaulnier |
| Succeeded by | Susan Bonilla |
| In office December 2, 1996 – November 30, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Campbell |
| Succeeded by | Joe Canciamilla |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 19, 1949 San Francisco, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Diana (m. 1970s, div. 2008) Mae Cendana (m. 2009) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of California, Berkeley (BA, MA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1967–1971 |
| Unit | United States Merchant Marine |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Thomas Allen Torlakson (born July 19, 1949) is an American educator and politician from California. In 2010, he was elected to the position of California State Superintendent of Public Instruction, a position he served in until 2019. He is a member of the Democratic Party.
He previously served three terms in the California State Assembly, representing the 11th district, which consists of northern portions of Contra Costa County. He also served two terms in the California State Senate, representing the 7th district.