Eloise Reyes

Summary

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.

References edit

  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.

External links edit

  • Official website
  • Campaign website
  • Join California Eloise Reyes
California Assembly
Preceded by Majority Leader of the California Assembly
2020–2023
Succeeded by