Guy Houston (born 1960) is an American politician from California. From 2002 to 2008, he represented the 15th district in the California State Assembly as a Republican. Houston, a resident of San Ramon, served as the Mayor of Dublin and was a real estate executive prior to serving in the Assembly.
Guy Spencer Houston | |
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 15th district | |
| In office December 2002 – December 2008 | |
| Preceded by | Lynne Leach (R) |
| Succeeded by | Joan Buchanan (D) |
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| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Inge |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | St. Mary's College |
| Profession | Politician, Real Estate Executive |
The district Houston represented, the 15th Assembly district, covers parts of four counties: Contra Costa, Alameda, San Joaquin and Sacramento. The district elected Houston three times: in 2002, 2004 and 2006. Term limits prevented him from seeking re-election in 2008. He was succeeded by Joan Buchanan, a Democrat.
In 2008, Houston briefly considered running for the U.S. House of Representatives against incumbent Democrat Jerry McNerney, but deferred to conservative former state Assemblyman Dean Andal, who ran unsuccessfully. Houston proceeded to run for Contra Costa County Supervisor against incumbent Mary Piepho, a political ally. He lost by 53% to 45%.
Houston was a star athlete at San Ramon Valley High School. A three-year starter at quarterback, he led the Wolves to a league title as a senior. The clinching game was a 7-3 win over arch-rival Monte Vista. He was also an outstanding left-handed starting pitcher. He went on to play for the Saint Mary's College baseball team.