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Assembly District 56
Democrat Eduardo Garcia currently represents Assembly District 56 and will not be termed out until 2026. Garcia is expected to easily win re-election in 2016.
District Summary
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Voter Registration
Total Voters - 152,569 Democrat - 45.98% Republican - 29.66% No Party Preference - 20.28% |
Demographics
White - 21.92% Latino - 71.80% Black - 3.14% Asian - 1.92% |
Citizen Voting Age Population
Latino - 50.38% Black - 5.16% Asian - 1.88% |
Counties
Imperial Riverside |
Major Cities
Coachella Indio Desert Hot Springs Cathedral City |
District Vote History
2014
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Assembly District 56
Eduardo Garcia (D) - 59% Charles Bennett (R) - 41% |
Governor
Jerry Brown (D) - 63% Neel Kashkari (R) - 37% |
Secretary of State
Alex Padilla (D) - 59% Pete Peterson (R) - 41% |
Proposition 46: MICRA
Yes - 43.5% No - 56.5% |
2012
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Assembly District 56
V. Manuel Perez (D) - 66% Corky Reynaga-Emett (R) - 34% |
U.S. President
Barack Obama (D) - 62% Mitt Romney (R) - 36% |
U.S. Senator
Diane Feinstein (D) - 64% Elizabeth Emken (R) - 36% |
Proposition 30: Income and Sales Tax Increase
Yes - 58% No - 42% |
Eduardo Garcia Biography
Eduardo Garcia was elected in November 2014 to represent California’s 56th Assembly District, which includes cities and unincorporated communities in eastern Riverside County and Imperial County, including Blythe, Brawley, Bermuda Dunes, Calexico, Calipatria, Cathedral City, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs, El Centro, Holtville, Imperial, Indio, Mecca, Oasis, North Shore, Salton Sea, Thermal, Thousand Palms, and Westmorland.
Garcia was first elected to the Coachella City Council in November 2004. In 2006, at the age of 29, he became Coachella’s first elected Mayor. Under his leadership, the City of Coachella has transformed into an emerging social, economic, political and cultural center.
Garcia’s administration set a strong foundation for the city’s growth by directing large city-wide park renovation, expanding green space, building, repairing and resurfacing streets, and a major overhaul of the city’s Downtown District.
As Mayor, Garcia worked with leaders and agencies to procure outside grants and regional funding for several high profile capital improvement projects for the city. In fact, the city of Coachella invested over $200 million in public works projects during Garcia’s tenure.
Garcia worked to expand health and wellness programs in his community. His work to build a healthier Coachella through a partnership with the Flying Doctors and the Clinton Foundation earned recognition from the California Endowment for its exemplary model.
A graduate of local public schools, Garcia attended Coachella Valley High School and the University of California, Riverside. He also completed the “Senior Executives in State and Local Government” Public Administration program from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and recently earned his Masters Degree from the University of Southern California School of Policy, Planning and Development.
He is a proud father, husband and life-long resident of the Coachella Valley.
Garcia was first elected to the Coachella City Council in November 2004. In 2006, at the age of 29, he became Coachella’s first elected Mayor. Under his leadership, the City of Coachella has transformed into an emerging social, economic, political and cultural center.
Garcia’s administration set a strong foundation for the city’s growth by directing large city-wide park renovation, expanding green space, building, repairing and resurfacing streets, and a major overhaul of the city’s Downtown District.
As Mayor, Garcia worked with leaders and agencies to procure outside grants and regional funding for several high profile capital improvement projects for the city. In fact, the city of Coachella invested over $200 million in public works projects during Garcia’s tenure.
Garcia worked to expand health and wellness programs in his community. His work to build a healthier Coachella through a partnership with the Flying Doctors and the Clinton Foundation earned recognition from the California Endowment for its exemplary model.
A graduate of local public schools, Garcia attended Coachella Valley High School and the University of California, Riverside. He also completed the “Senior Executives in State and Local Government” Public Administration program from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University and recently earned his Masters Degree from the University of Southern California School of Policy, Planning and Development.
He is a proud father, husband and life-long resident of the Coachella Valley.
Eduardo Garcia Political History
2004-2006: Coachella City Council Member
2006-2014: City of Coachella Mayor
2014-Present: California State Assemblymember
2006-2014: City of Coachella Mayor
2014-Present: California State Assemblymember
Eduardo Garcia Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)
Eduardo Garcia Staff
Capitol Office 916-319-2056
Suzanne Wierbinski - Chief of Staff (suzanne.wierbinski@asm.ca.gov)
Carlos Gonzalez - Policy Director (carlos.gonzalez@asm.ca.gov)
Natalee Vicencia - Legislative Aide (natalee.vicencia@asm.ca.gov)
Mark Rossow - Scheduler (mark.rossow@asm.ca.gov)
Emmanuel Martinez - Legislative Aide (emmanuel.martinez@asm.ca.gov)
Indio District Office 760-342-8047
Jacqueline Lopez - District Director (jacqueline.lopez@asm.ca.gov)
Kimberly Barraza - District Scheduler (kimberly.barraza@asm.ca.gov)
Aurora Saldivar - Field Representative (aurora.saldivar@asm.ca.gov)
El Centro District Office 760-336-8912
Frank Salazar - Communications Director (frank.salazar@asm.ca.gov)
Bianka Velez - Senior Field Representative (bianka.velez@asm.ca.gov)
Suzanne Wierbinski - Chief of Staff (suzanne.wierbinski@asm.ca.gov)
Carlos Gonzalez - Policy Director (carlos.gonzalez@asm.ca.gov)
Natalee Vicencia - Legislative Aide (natalee.vicencia@asm.ca.gov)
Mark Rossow - Scheduler (mark.rossow@asm.ca.gov)
Emmanuel Martinez - Legislative Aide (emmanuel.martinez@asm.ca.gov)
Indio District Office 760-342-8047
Jacqueline Lopez - District Director (jacqueline.lopez@asm.ca.gov)
Kimberly Barraza - District Scheduler (kimberly.barraza@asm.ca.gov)
Aurora Saldivar - Field Representative (aurora.saldivar@asm.ca.gov)
El Centro District Office 760-336-8912
Frank Salazar - Communications Director (frank.salazar@asm.ca.gov)
Bianka Velez - Senior Field Representative (bianka.velez@asm.ca.gov)
Eduardo Garcia Social Media
Committee Membership
Chair, Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy
Member, Appropriations
Member, Governmental Organization
Member, Transportation
Member, Appropriations
Member, Governmental Organization
Member, Transportation
2016 Election Outlook
Candidates
Eduardo Garcia (D) - Incumbent
District Map
