Mark J. Gonzalez is an American politician who is currently a member of the California State Assembly since 2024.[1] Prior to his election to the State Assembly, he was the chair of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party and was a Presidential elector.
Mark Gonzalez | |
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 54th district | |
| Assumed office December 2, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Miguel Santiago |
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| Political party | Democratic |
Political career
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In September 2020, Gonzales was chosen by Joe Biden to be a state director for his presidential campaign after previously working Tom Steyer's campaign.[2][3] In January 2021, he was chosen as one of California's 55 electors after he was appointed by U.S. Representative Jimmy Gomez.[4]
In 2024, Gonzalez announced that he would be running to succeed Miguel Santiago in the California State Assembly election.[5] In March 2024, he stepped down as chair of the LA County Democratic Party during his run for State Assembly.[6][7] In the primary election placed first ahead of Democrat John Yi.[8]
Personal life
editGonzalez is openly gay.[2]
References
edit- ^ "California - General Election - Tuesday, November 5, 2024 - State Assembly - Results of All Districts".
- ^ a b Levesque, Brody (September 21, 2020). "Biden campaign hires LA County Democratic chair as state director". Los Angeles Blade.
- ^ Marinucci, Carla (September 22, 2020). "LA COUNTY DEM GONZALEZ to lead BIDEN CAMPAIGN in CA — RENDON backs GASCÓN — MEGHAN MARKLE cold-calling for DEMS? — NEWSOM calls for overhaul of EDD system". Politico.
- ^ Flay, Sophie (January 13, 2021). "Mark Gonzalez is one of California's 55 electors and Chair of LA County Democratic Party". ABC7.
- ^ Merino, Christina (February 8, 2024). "Election 2024: Meet the candidates running for San Gabriel Valley-area state Legislature seats". San Gabriel Valley Tribune.
- ^ Turner, Austin (March 29, 2024). "Chair of L.A. County Democratic Party steps down amid assembly run". KTLA.
- ^ Sammarco, Ally (April 9, 2024). "LA County Democratic Chair Mark Gonzalez Steps Down to Forge New Path in State Assembly Race". Los Angeles.
- ^ Harter, Clara (March 5, 2024). "Election 2024: Semi-final results in for LA-area state Assembly races". Los Angeles Daily News.