Eloise Reyes

Eloise Reyes (born January 27, 1956) is an American politician serving in the California State Assembly.[1] She is a Democrat representing the 47th Assembly District, encompassing parts of the Inland Empire. She was first elected to the Assembly by defeating fellow Democrat Cheryl Brown, whom she claimed was not progressive enough.

Eloise Reyes
Majority Leader of the California State Assembly
Assumed office
December 4, 2020
Preceded byIan Calderon
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 47th district
Assumed office
December 5, 2016
Preceded byCheryl Brown
Personal details
Born (1956-01-27) January 27, 1956
Colton, California, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Frank
Children1
EducationUniversity 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.

2020 California State Assembly
2020 California's 47th State Assembly district election
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Eloise Reyes (incumbent) 37,528 70.4%
Republican Matthew Gordon 15,804 29.6%
Total votes

References
  1. Mai-Duc, Christine (November 9, 2016). "Eloise Reyes ousts fellow Democrat Cheryl Brown from state Assembly seat". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
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