Jose Solache

Jose Solache
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 62nd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 2, 2024
Preceded byAnthony Rendon
Personal details
Born1980 (age 43–44)
Bellflower, California, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
EducationCalifornia State University, Dominguez Hills (BA)
University of Southern California

José Luis Solache (born 1980) is an American politician who is serving a member of the California State Assembly since 2024, representing the 62nd district. A member of the Democratic Party, his district covers parts of the Gateway Cities in southeastern Los Angeles County, including the cities of Bellflower, Lakewood, and Paramount, as well as the more central cities of Huntington Park and South Gate.[1] Prior to being elected to the assembly, he served as a member of the Lynwood city council from 2013 to 2024, serving intermittently as its mayor.

Early life and education

Jose Solache was born in Bellflower, California, and grew up in nearby Lynwood, attending local public schools. He attended California State University, Dominguez Hills, earning a bachelor's degree in liberal studies. While in college, he served two terms as student body president and as the statewide chairman of the California State Student Association. He is currently pursuing a master's degree at the University of Southern California.[2]

Early career

Solache was first elected to public office in 2003, when he became the youngest Latino member of the Lynwood Unified School District Board of Education at the age of 23. After serving two terms on the board, he was elected to the Lynwood City Council in 2013.[2] As Lynwood operated under a council–manager government, members of the city council are ceremoniously selected as mayor for one-year terms, of which Solache served multiple before retiring to run for state assembly.

California State Assembly

Solache announced his candidacy for the 62nd district in April 2023. He ran with the endorsement of then-speaker of the assembly Anthony Rendon, who was term-limited out of his seat.[3] Positions raised during his campaign included lowering college tuition, investing in after-school programs, and increasing public safety.[4] Solache defeated Republican Paul Jones in the November 2024 general election with 66.0% of the vote.[5]

References

  1. ^ "District 62 Details". California State Assembly. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Staff Directory | José Luis Solache". City of Lynwood Official Website. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  3. ^ "Lynwood councilmember announces candidacy for State Assembly". 2UrbanGirls. April 20, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  4. ^ Mays, Mackenzie (February 1, 2024). "Your guide to California's Assembly District 62 race: Southeastern L.A. County". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  5. ^ Tat, Linh (November 6, 2024). "2024 Election Results: Latest on California state Assembly races in LA County". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved December 1, 2024.