Eloise Gómez Reyes (born January 27, 1956) is an American politician who formerly served as the Majority Leader of the California State Assembly.[1] She is a Democrat representing the 50th Assembly District, encompassing urban parts of southwestern San Bernardino County, including the cities of Rialto, Colton, and Fontana. She was first elected to the 47th Assembly District by defeating fellow Democrat Cheryl Brown in 2016, who she claimed was not progressive enough.

Eloise Reyes
Majority Leader of the California State Assembly
In office
December 4, 2020 – July 3, 2023
Preceded byIan Calderon
Succeeded byIsaac Bryan
Member of the California Assembly
Assumed office
December 5, 2016
Preceded byCheryl Brown
Constituency47th district (2016-2022)
50th district (2022-present)
Personal details
Born (1956-01-27) January 27, 1956 (age 68)
Colton, California, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseFrank Reyes
Children1
EducationUniversity of Southern California (BS)
Loyola Marymount University (JD)

Prior to her election to the assembly, she was an attorney. In 2014, Reyes ran unsuccessfully for the United States House of Representatives in the 31st Congressional District, coming in fourth place in the June primary.

Reyes is a member of the California Legislative Progressive Caucus.[2]

Electoral history

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2022 California's 50th State Assembly district election[3][4]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Eloise Reyes (incumbent) 26,540 57.0
Republican Sheela Stark 18,428 39.6
Libertarian Rodgir Cohen 1,577 3.4
Total votes 46,545 100%
General election
Democratic Eloise Reyes (incumbent) 51,340 56.9
Republican Sheela Stark 38,851 43.1
Total votes 90,191 100%
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ Mai-Duc, Christine (November 9, 2016). "Eloise Reyes ousts fellow Democrat Cheryl Brown from state Assembly seat". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
  2. ^ "Legislative Progressive Caucus". assembly.ca.gov. California State Assembly. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  3. ^ "Primary Election - Statement of the Vote, June 7, 2022" (PDF). California Secretary of State. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  4. ^ "General Election - Statement of the Vote, November 8, 2022 - State Assembly" (PDF). California Secretary of State. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
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California Assembly
Preceded by Majority Leader of the California Assembly
2020–2023
Succeeded by