Eloise Gómez Reyes (born January 27, 1956) is an American politician who formerly served as the Majority Leader of the California State Assembly.[1] She is a Democrat representing the 50th Assembly District, encompassing urban parts of southwestern San Bernardino County, including the cities of Rialto, Colton, and Fontana. She was first elected to the 47th Assembly District by defeating fellow Democrat Cheryl Brown in 2016, who she claimed was not progressive enough.
Eloise Reyes | |
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| Majority Leader of the California State Assembly | |
| In office December 4, 2020 – July 3, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Ian Calderon |
| Succeeded by | Isaac Bryan |
| Member of the California Assembly | |
| Assumed office December 5, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Cheryl Brown |
| Constituency | 47th district (2016-2022) 50th district (2022-present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 27, 1956 Colton, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Frank Reyes |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | University of Southern California (BS) Loyola Marymount University (JD) |
Prior to her election to the Assembly, she was an attorney. In 2014, Reyes ran unsuccessfully for the United States House of Representatives in the 31st Congressional District, coming in fourth place in the June primary.
Reyes is a member of the California Legislative Progressive Caucus.[2]
Electoral history
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Eloise Reyes (incumbent) | 26,540 | 57.0 | |
| Republican | Sheela Stark | 18,428 | 39.6 | |
| Libertarian | Rodgir Cohen | 1,577 | 3.4 | |
| Total votes | 46,545 | 100% | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Eloise Reyes (incumbent) | 51,340 | 56.9 | |
| Republican | Sheela Stark | 38,851 | 43.1 | |
| Total votes | 90,191 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||