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Congressional District 35
Democrat Norma Torres currently represents Congressional District 35. Torres is expected to easily win re-election in 2016.
District Summary
Voter Registration
Total Voters - 258,226 Democrat - 46.86% Republican - 24.35% No Party Preference - 23.65% |
Demographics
White - 15.92% Latino - 69.44% Black - 6.95% Asian - 6.40% |
Citizen Voting Age Population
Latino - 51.94% Black - 10.25% Asian - 5.91% |
Counties
Los Angeles San Bernardino |
Major Cities
Fontana Ontario Pomona Chino |
District Vote History
2014
Congressional District 35
Norma Torres (R) - 63.5% Christina Gagnier (D) - 36.5% |
Governor
Jerry Brown (D) - 61% Neel Kashkari (R) - 39% |
Secretary of State
Alex Padilla (D) - 60% Pete Peterson (R) - 40% |
Proposition 46: MICRA
Yes - 41.5% No - 58.5% |
2012
Congressional District 35
Gloria Negrete-McLeod (D) - 56% Joe Baca Sr. (D) - 44% |
U.S. President
Barack Obama (D) - 67% Mitt Romney (R) - 31% |
U.S. Senator
Diane Feinstein (D) - 68% Elizabeth Emken (R) - 32% |
Proposition 30: Income and Sales Tax Increase
Yes - 57% No - 43% |
Norma Torres Biography
Senator Norma J. Torres was elected to represent the 32nd Senate District which includes Bloomington, Chino, Colton, Fontana, Montclair, Muscoy, Ontario, Pomona, Rialto, and San Bernardino. She previously served as a State Assemblywoman, Pomona City Councilmember, and Pomona Mayor. An advocate for common sense solutions, Torres has championed legislation making California government more responsive to the needs of working families, children and seniors in the Inland Empire.
At a time when the recession had left thousands of families struggling financially, Torres responded to the crisis by successfully leading an effort to secure $2 billion in federal funds for the “Keep Your Home California” program. She helped pass the Homeowner’s Bill of Rights to protect consumers from foreclosure. She authored legislation to accelerate the construction of affordable housing, help delinquent homeowners refinance their second mortgages, and make it easier for returning veterans to purchase homes.
Making sure the public safety system is responsive and working collaboratively with the community to combat crime has been one of Torres’ priorities. A former 9-1-1 dispatcher, Torres understands the fear families face during emergencies. That is why she wrote the law that modernized the 9-1-1 system so that cell phone users are immediately routed to their local police department and not a statewide call center.
The California Sheriff’s Association, League of California Cities, Professional Engineers in California Government, Yellow Ribbon America, and the American Hero’s Foundation, among many others, have recognized her for her outstanding leadership.
She has been an honored guest in Guatemala, where she toured the country, met with Heads-of-State, and received the country’s highest honor—the Order of the Great Congress of Guatemala, in the rank of Knight. In fact, Torres is the only state elected official to speak at a congressional session of a foreign country.
Senator Torres has been a vocal proponent to improve California’s business climate to help create jobs in the Inland Empire. She fights for job training programs, access to higher education and other tools to improve the skills to assist people get better paying jobs. She strongly advocates for services and programs that help families transition out of the recession, keep their homes and bring a quality education to their children.
Torres resides in Pomona with her husband Louis, and their sons Robert and Matthew. A proud supporter of the US military, her third son, Christopher, is a veteran of the United States Air Force. Torres received her bachelor’s degree in Labor Studies from the National Labor College in Silver Springs, Maryland.
At a time when the recession had left thousands of families struggling financially, Torres responded to the crisis by successfully leading an effort to secure $2 billion in federal funds for the “Keep Your Home California” program. She helped pass the Homeowner’s Bill of Rights to protect consumers from foreclosure. She authored legislation to accelerate the construction of affordable housing, help delinquent homeowners refinance their second mortgages, and make it easier for returning veterans to purchase homes.
Making sure the public safety system is responsive and working collaboratively with the community to combat crime has been one of Torres’ priorities. A former 9-1-1 dispatcher, Torres understands the fear families face during emergencies. That is why she wrote the law that modernized the 9-1-1 system so that cell phone users are immediately routed to their local police department and not a statewide call center.
The California Sheriff’s Association, League of California Cities, Professional Engineers in California Government, Yellow Ribbon America, and the American Hero’s Foundation, among many others, have recognized her for her outstanding leadership.
She has been an honored guest in Guatemala, where she toured the country, met with Heads-of-State, and received the country’s highest honor—the Order of the Great Congress of Guatemala, in the rank of Knight. In fact, Torres is the only state elected official to speak at a congressional session of a foreign country.
Senator Torres has been a vocal proponent to improve California’s business climate to help create jobs in the Inland Empire. She fights for job training programs, access to higher education and other tools to improve the skills to assist people get better paying jobs. She strongly advocates for services and programs that help families transition out of the recession, keep their homes and bring a quality education to their children.
Torres resides in Pomona with her husband Louis, and their sons Robert and Matthew. A proud supporter of the US military, her third son, Christopher, is a veteran of the United States Air Force. Torres received her bachelor’s degree in Labor Studies from the National Labor College in Silver Springs, Maryland.
Norma Torres Political History
2000-2006: Pomona City Council Member
2006-2008: City of Pomona Mayor
2008-2013: California State Assemblymember
2013-2014: California State Senator
2014-Present: Congressmember
2006-2008: City of Pomona Mayor
2008-2013: California State Assemblymember
2013-2014: California State Senator
2014-Present: Congressmember
Norma Torres Financial Disclosure Reports
Committee Membership
House Committee on Homeland Security - Member
House Committee on Natural Resources - Member
House Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency - Member
House Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security - Member
House Committee on Natural Resources - Member
House Subcommittee on Oversight and Management Efficiency - Member
House Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security - Member
Norma Torres Staff
Rafael Trujillo - Caseworker ([email protected])
Dara Postar - Chief of Staff ([email protected])
Veronica Zendejas - District Director ([email protected])
Michael Cervantes - District Representative ([email protected])
Bambi Yingst - Executive Assistant ([email protected])
Aura Sandoval - Office Assistant ([email protected])
Anna Gonzalez - Press Secretary ([email protected])
Joe Armenta - Staff Assistant ([email protected])
Dara Postar - Chief of Staff ([email protected])
Veronica Zendejas - District Director ([email protected])
Michael Cervantes - District Representative ([email protected])
Bambi Yingst - Executive Assistant ([email protected])
Aura Sandoval - Office Assistant ([email protected])
Anna Gonzalez - Press Secretary ([email protected])
Joe Armenta - Staff Assistant ([email protected])
Norma Torres Social Media
2016 Election Outlook
Candidates
Norma Torres (D) - Incumbent