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Senate District 33
Democrat Ricardo Lara currently represents Senate District 33 and will not be termed out until 2020. Lara is expected to easily win re-election in 2016.
District Summary
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Voter Registration
Total Voters - 393,552 Democrat - 56.50% Republican - 14.47% No Party Preference - 23.61% |
Demographics
White - 13.00% Latino - 69.98% Black - 8.87% Asian - 6.51% |
Citizen Voting Age Population
Latino - 50.59% Black - 13.34% Asian - 7.74% |
Counties
Los Angeles |
Major Cities
Long Beach Lynwood Bell Gardens Lakewood |
District Vote History
2014
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Governor
Jerry Brown (D) - 74% Neel Kashkari (R) - 26% |
Secretary of State
Alex Padilla (D) - 72% Pete Peterson (R) - 28% |
Proposition 46: MICRA
Yes - 43% No - 57% |
2012
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Senate District 33
Ricardo Lara (D) - 80% Lee Chauser (PF) - 20% |
U.S. President
Barack Obama (D) - 79% Mitt Romney (R) - 19% |
U.S. Senator
Diane Feinstein (D) - 79% Elizabeth Emken (R) - 21% |
Proposition 30: Income and Sales Tax Increase
Yes - 67% No - 33% |
Ricardo Lara Biography
Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) was elected with overwhelming support in November 2012 to represent the Southeast Los Angeles County cities of the 33rdSenate District. Raised in a blue collar immigrant family in East Los Angeles, Ricardo knows first- hand the challenges facing the cities and communities of Southeast Los Angeles County. He is fervently committed to improving the quality of life for working families in California.
While serving in the Assembly, as Chair of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, Ricardo focused on strong ethical oversight over public funds and programs to ensure the effective and efficient management of taxpayer monies. Ricardo also served on the Assembly Appropriations Committee; the committees on Banking and Finance; Higher Education; and Water, Parks, and Wildlife. He also chaired the Select Committee on Financial Empowerment, which examines traditional strategies for wealth-building and promotes long-term financial stability and asset building, and was a member of the Assembly Select Committee on California Mexico Binational Affairs and the California Border Legislative Conference. In his first term in office, Ricardo was elected Chair of the 23 member Latino Legislative Caucus with a supermajority vote.
A champion for educational equity, civil rights and immigrant rights, Ricardo has authored legislation chaptered into law by Governor Jerry Brown which improved the quality of life for California’s working families by improving quality and access to education, protecting a woman’s right to take pregnancy leave, ensuring greater government transparency and oversight, protecting taxpayer dollars and ensuring certain consumer protections. Prior to being elected to serve in the Legislature, Ricardo worked on the landmark AB 540, which made college education more affordable for immigrant students.
Ricardo serves on the College Board’s Hispanic Advisory Committee for Latino College Completion as well as the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education’s Legislative Advisory Board where he and other educational policy experts and legislators help shape educational strategies aimed at improving access to, and retention in, higher education on a regional and national level.
Ricardo's commitment to his community is reflected in his ongoing volunteer work with local, statewide and international service organizations, including the Downey Kiwanis Club, Kiwanis International; the Bellflower Noon Lions Club; Optimist International; and the Rotary Club in the city of South Gate. Ricardo also serves on the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project Board, where he continues to protect and expand the quality and affordability of healthcare services for working families.
Ricardo earned his B.A. in Journalism and Spanish with a minor in Chicano Studies from San Diego State University. He is currently working on his Master’s Degree in Leadership from the University of Southern California.
While serving in the Assembly, as Chair of the Joint Legislative Audit Committee, Ricardo focused on strong ethical oversight over public funds and programs to ensure the effective and efficient management of taxpayer monies. Ricardo also served on the Assembly Appropriations Committee; the committees on Banking and Finance; Higher Education; and Water, Parks, and Wildlife. He also chaired the Select Committee on Financial Empowerment, which examines traditional strategies for wealth-building and promotes long-term financial stability and asset building, and was a member of the Assembly Select Committee on California Mexico Binational Affairs and the California Border Legislative Conference. In his first term in office, Ricardo was elected Chair of the 23 member Latino Legislative Caucus with a supermajority vote.
A champion for educational equity, civil rights and immigrant rights, Ricardo has authored legislation chaptered into law by Governor Jerry Brown which improved the quality of life for California’s working families by improving quality and access to education, protecting a woman’s right to take pregnancy leave, ensuring greater government transparency and oversight, protecting taxpayer dollars and ensuring certain consumer protections. Prior to being elected to serve in the Legislature, Ricardo worked on the landmark AB 540, which made college education more affordable for immigrant students.
Ricardo serves on the College Board’s Hispanic Advisory Committee for Latino College Completion as well as the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education’s Legislative Advisory Board where he and other educational policy experts and legislators help shape educational strategies aimed at improving access to, and retention in, higher education on a regional and national level.
Ricardo's commitment to his community is reflected in his ongoing volunteer work with local, statewide and international service organizations, including the Downey Kiwanis Club, Kiwanis International; the Bellflower Noon Lions Club; Optimist International; and the Rotary Club in the city of South Gate. Ricardo also serves on the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project Board, where he continues to protect and expand the quality and affordability of healthcare services for working families.
Ricardo earned his B.A. in Journalism and Spanish with a minor in Chicano Studies from San Diego State University. He is currently working on his Master’s Degree in Leadership from the University of Southern California.
Ricardo Lara Political History
1999-2004: Chief of Staff for Assemblymember Marco Antonio Firebaugh
2004-2008: District Director for Assemblymember Fabian Nunez
2008: Unsuccessfully Ran for Assembly District 46
2008-2010: Los Angeles Planning Commission Member
2008-2010: Communications Director for Assemblyman Kevin De Leon
2010-2012: California State Assemblymember
2012-Present: California State Senator
2004-2008: District Director for Assemblymember Fabian Nunez
2008: Unsuccessfully Ran for Assembly District 46
2008-2010: Los Angeles Planning Commission Member
2008-2010: Communications Director for Assemblyman Kevin De Leon
2010-2012: California State Assemblymember
2012-Present: California State Senator
Ricardo Lara Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)
Committee Membership
Appropriations - Chair
Banking and Financial Institutions - Member
Energy, Utilities and Communications - Member
Governance and Finance - Member
Governmental Organization - Member
Joint Legislative Audit - Member
Banking and Financial Institutions - Member
Energy, Utilities and Communications - Member
Governance and Finance - Member
Governmental Organization - Member
Joint Legislative Audit - Member
Ricardo Lara Staff
Capitol Office 916-651-4033
Erika Contreras - Chief of Staff ([email protected])
Lawrence Cooper - Legislative Director ([email protected])
Jesse Melgar - Communications Director ([email protected])
Elaine Sandoval - Scheduler ([email protected])
Megan Baier - Legislative Consultant ([email protected])
Alison Scribner - Executive Assistant, Scheduler ([email protected])
Shamoiya Washington - Fellow ([email protected])
Long Beach District Office 562-256-7921
Nick Jiles - District Director ([email protected])
Cory Allen - Field Representative, Consultant ([email protected])
Suely Saro - Field Representative ([email protected])
Dystanie Flores - Manager, Case Worker ([email protected])
Huntington Park District Office 323-277-4560
Julia Juarez - Senior Field Representative ([email protected])
Jesus Diaz - Field Representative ([email protected])
Angela Lizarraga - Consultant ([email protected])
Judy Pina - Office Assistant ([email protected])
Erika Contreras - Chief of Staff ([email protected])
Lawrence Cooper - Legislative Director ([email protected])
Jesse Melgar - Communications Director ([email protected])
Elaine Sandoval - Scheduler ([email protected])
Megan Baier - Legislative Consultant ([email protected])
Alison Scribner - Executive Assistant, Scheduler ([email protected])
Shamoiya Washington - Fellow ([email protected])
Long Beach District Office 562-256-7921
Nick Jiles - District Director ([email protected])
Cory Allen - Field Representative, Consultant ([email protected])
Suely Saro - Field Representative ([email protected])
Dystanie Flores - Manager, Case Worker ([email protected])
Huntington Park District Office 323-277-4560
Julia Juarez - Senior Field Representative ([email protected])
Jesus Diaz - Field Representative ([email protected])
Angela Lizarraga - Consultant ([email protected])
Judy Pina - Office Assistant ([email protected])
Ricardo Lara Social Media
2016 Election Outlook
Potential Candidates
Ricardo Lara (D) - Incumbent
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