Freddie Rodriguez (born September 8, 1965) is an American

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currently serving in the

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. He is a

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representing the 52nd Assembly District, which encompasses portions of the

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. Rodriguez was first elected to the Assembly in a 2013

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to replace then-Assemblymember

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, who was elected to the

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in a special election. Rodriguez is a member of the California Latino Legislative Caucus. Prior to being elected to the Assembly, he was a Pomona

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member and an

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Political career

In 2006, Rodriguez served twice on the Pomona

before being elected to the California State Assembly. In 2017, Rodriguez was appointed as Chair of the Assembly Committee on Public Employees, Retirement, and Social Security by Speaker Anthony Rendon.

2014 California State Assembly

2016 California State Assembly

2018 California State Assembly

2020 California State Assembly

References

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Campaign website

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