Which governor first appointed Padilla to statewide office?
Gray Davis
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Jerry Brown
Gavin Newsom
Answer
Governor Jerry Brown first appointed Alex Padilla to statewide office in 2015, making him the first Latino to serve as California's Secretary of State. Padilla's prior experience in public service included serving on the Los Angeles City Council and as a state senator representing part of the San Fernando Valley.
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