Ben Hueso | |
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| Member of the California State Senate from the 40th district | |
| In office March 21, 2013 – December 5, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Juan Vargas |
| Succeeded by | Steve Padilla[1] |
| Member of the California State Assembly | |
| In office December 6, 2010 – March 21, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Mary Salas |
| Succeeded by | Lorena Gonzalez |
| Constituency | 79th district (2010–2012) 80th district (2012–2013) |
| Member of San Diego City Council representing the 8th District | |
| In office December 5, 2005 – December 6, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph Inzunza |
| Succeeded by | David Alvarez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 2, 1969 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Laura Campa |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence(s) | Logan Heights, California |
| Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles (BA) San Diego State University |
| Occupation | Small businessman |
Benjamin Hueso (born September 2, 1969)[2] is an American businessman and politician who served as a member of the California State Senate from 2013 to 2022, representing the 40th Senate District. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served in the California State Assembly and on the San Diego City Council.
Hueso served as Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus. He previously served as vice-chair from 2015 to 2016.
Hueso was elected to the State Senate in a 2013 special election to replace then-Senator Juan Vargas, who was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2012.[3] Before being elected to the State Senate, he served in the California State Assembly, representing the 80th Assembly district from 2012 to 2013 and the 79th Assembly District from 2010 to 2012.[4] Prior to that, he served on the San Diego City Council, including two years as Council President.
- ^ "Chula Vista Councilmember Steve Padilla to run in Senate district that includes east valley".
- ^ "Ben Hueso (D)". govbuddy.com. Retrieved 21 December 2013.
- ^ McGreevy, Patrick (March 13, 2013). "Assemblyman Ben Hueso of San Diego wins seat in state Senate". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 14 March 2013.
- ^ "Democrats Win Supermajority in California Assembly". NBC San Diego. November 15, 2012. Retrieved 18 November 2012.