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Assembly District 61
Democrat Jose Medina currently represents Assembly District 61 and will not be termed out until 2024. Medina is expected to win re-election in 2016.
District Summary
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Voter Registration
Total Voters - 188,500 Democrat - 43.48% Republican - 32.92% No Party Preference - 18.92% |
Demographics
White - 25.80% Latino - 52.28% Black - 12.82% Asian - 7.10% |
Citizen Voting Age Population
Latino - 34.56% Black - 14.81% Asian - 6.03% |
Counties
Riverside |
Major Cities
Riverside Moreno Valley Perris |
District Vote History
2014
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Assembly District 61
Jose Medina (D) - 59% Rudy Aranda (R) - 41% |
Governor
Jerry Brown (D) - 57% Neel Kashkari (R) - 43% |
Secretary of State
Alex Padilla (D) - 56% Pete Peterson (R) - 44% |
Proposition 46: MICRA
Yes - 40% No - 60% |
2012
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Assembly District 61
Jose Medina (D) - 61% Bill Batey (R) - 39% |
U.S. President
Barack Obama (D) - 63% Mitt Romney (R) - 35% |
U.S. Senator
Diane Feinstein (D) - 65% Elizabeth Emken (R) - 35% |
Proposition 30: Income and Sales Tax Increase
Yes - 55% No - 45% |
Jose Medina Biography
Assemblymember Jose Medina was elected in November 2012 to represent California's 61st Assembly District, which consists of Riverside, Moreno Valley, Perris and Mead Valley.
Before being elected to the Assembly, Medina was a high school teacher with the Riverside Unified School District for over 35 years, a member of the Riverside City Teachers Association, and a representative to the state council of the California Teachers Association (CTA).
Medina's eagerness to assist students beyond the classroom motivated him to pursue public office. He was elected to serve as school board member on the Jurupa Unified School District Board of Education and most recently, completed three successful terms on the Riverside Community College District Board of Trustees.
During his tenure as a Trustee, he chaired the Teaching and Learning Committee and supported establishing independent colleges in Riverside, Moreno Valley and Norco. Medina's leadership was instrumental in expanding job-training programs, upgrading classrooms and science labs, and instituting measures to increase educational offerings.
Medina recognizes the critical role higher education plays in supporting jobs and opening up the doors for opportunity. Education played an important role in Medina's life and is the reason he moved to Riverside more than three decades ago to attend UCR. In 1974, he graduated with a bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies, and went on to earn a master's degree in History.
Medina is a three-time recipient of the National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship and was awarded a grant from the Organization of American States for research on Latin America. His extensive background as an educational advocate, respected community volunteer and accomplished teacher has earned him wide acclaim from all communities in his district.
Medina was appointed by Speaker John Pérez to chair the Jobs, Economic Development and the Economy Committee. He also serves as a member on the Assembly Committees of Accountability and Administrative Review, Governmental Organization and Higher Education.
Assemblymember Medina has two adult children, Jennifer and Matthew, and currently resides in Riverside with his wife, Linda.
Before being elected to the Assembly, Medina was a high school teacher with the Riverside Unified School District for over 35 years, a member of the Riverside City Teachers Association, and a representative to the state council of the California Teachers Association (CTA).
Medina's eagerness to assist students beyond the classroom motivated him to pursue public office. He was elected to serve as school board member on the Jurupa Unified School District Board of Education and most recently, completed three successful terms on the Riverside Community College District Board of Trustees.
During his tenure as a Trustee, he chaired the Teaching and Learning Committee and supported establishing independent colleges in Riverside, Moreno Valley and Norco. Medina's leadership was instrumental in expanding job-training programs, upgrading classrooms and science labs, and instituting measures to increase educational offerings.
Medina recognizes the critical role higher education plays in supporting jobs and opening up the doors for opportunity. Education played an important role in Medina's life and is the reason he moved to Riverside more than three decades ago to attend UCR. In 1974, he graduated with a bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies, and went on to earn a master's degree in History.
Medina is a three-time recipient of the National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship and was awarded a grant from the Organization of American States for research on Latin America. His extensive background as an educational advocate, respected community volunteer and accomplished teacher has earned him wide acclaim from all communities in his district.
Medina was appointed by Speaker John Pérez to chair the Jobs, Economic Development and the Economy Committee. He also serves as a member on the Assembly Committees of Accountability and Administrative Review, Governmental Organization and Higher Education.
Assemblymember Medina has two adult children, Jennifer and Matthew, and currently resides in Riverside with his wife, Linda.
Jose Medina Political History
Jurupa Unified School District Board Member
2012-Present: California State Assemblymember
2012-Present: California State Assemblymember
Jose Medina Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)
Jose Medina Staff
Capitol Office 916-319-2061
Lucy Camarillo - Chief of Staff ([email protected])
Erica Costa - Legislative Director ([email protected])
Ava Sanchez - Communications Director ([email protected])
Karin Means - Scheduler ([email protected])
Conrad Crump - Legislative Aide ([email protected])
Israel Landa - Legislative Aide ([email protected])
Riverside Office 951-369-6644
Sabrina Cervantez - District Director ([email protected])
Chris Manning - Senior Field Representative ([email protected])
Lashe Rodriguez - Senior Field Representative ([email protected])
Amber Shattler - District Scheduler ([email protected])
Carmen Cuevas - Field Representative ([email protected])
Rachel Gonzaga - Field Representative ([email protected])
Lucy Camarillo - Chief of Staff ([email protected])
Erica Costa - Legislative Director ([email protected])
Ava Sanchez - Communications Director ([email protected])
Karin Means - Scheduler ([email protected])
Conrad Crump - Legislative Aide ([email protected])
Israel Landa - Legislative Aide ([email protected])
Riverside Office 951-369-6644
Sabrina Cervantez - District Director ([email protected])
Chris Manning - Senior Field Representative ([email protected])
Lashe Rodriguez - Senior Field Representative ([email protected])
Amber Shattler - District Scheduler ([email protected])
Carmen Cuevas - Field Representative ([email protected])
Rachel Gonzaga - Field Representative ([email protected])
Jose Medina Social Media
2016 Election Outlook
Potential Candidates
Jose Medina (D) - Incumbent
Rudy Aranda (R) -
Rudy Aranda (R) -
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