Lehman, Richard Henry

Richard Henry "Rick" Lehman was born 20 July 1948 in Fresno, California.

After attending Fresno City College and graduating from the University of California at Santa Cruz, he joined the staff of California State Senator George Zenovich. He was elected as a Democrat to serve in the California State Legislature from 1976 to 1982. He was elected to the US House of Representatives and served from 1983 to 1995, first representing the 18th District and following redistricting the 19th District.

Lehman is currently a partner for the Sacramento-based lobbying firm Lehman Levi Pappas & Sadler.

Lehman's Volga German ancestors come from the colony of Stahl am Tarlyk.