Mark Gonzalez (politician)

Mark Gonzalez
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 54th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
December 2, 2024
Preceded byMiguel Santiago
Personal details
Political partyDemocratic

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.

Political career

Gonzalez (left) with Assemblymembers Miguel Santiago and Rick Zbur in 2024.

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

Gonzalez is openly gay.[2]

References

  1. ^ "California - General Election - Tuesday, November 5, 2024 - State Assembly - Results of All Districts".
  2. ^ a b Levesque, Brody (September 21, 2020). "Biden campaign hires LA County Democratic chair as state director". Los Angeles Blade.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Flay, Sophie (January 13, 2021). "Mark Gonzalez is one of California's 55 electors and Chair of LA County Democratic Party". ABC7.
  5. ^ Merino, Christina (February 8, 2024). "Election 2024: Meet the candidates running for San Gabriel Valley-area state Legislature seats". San Gabriel Valley Tribune.
  6. ^ Turner, Austin (March 29, 2024). "Chair of L.A. County Democratic Party steps down amid assembly run". KTLA.
  7. ^ Sammarco, Ally (April 9, 2024). "LA County Democratic Chair Mark Gonzalez Steps Down to Forge New Path in State Assembly Race". Los Angeles.
  8. ^ Harter, Clara (March 5, 2024). "Election 2024: Semi-final results in for LA-area state Assembly races". Los Angeles Daily News.