Last Updated: 05 Apr, 2024 | Views: 1011
Age: 51
Profession: Politician
Famous For: United States Senator From California
Higher Education: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (BS)
Net Worth: $8 Million Approx.
About (Profile/Biography):
Alex Padilla was born on 22nd March 1973. Since 2021, he has served as a junior United States senator from California. Previously, Padilla served on the Los Angeles City Council, representing the 7th district as a member of the Democratic Party. His subsequent service in the California State Senate was from 2006 to 2014. The following year, he served as the 30th secretary of state of California.
Alex Padilla Career:
Alex Padilla In Los Angeles
• Alex Padilla serves as president of the NALEO, an organization of more than 6,000 Latino elected and appointed officials.
• In 1996, he ran campaigns for Assemblyman Tony Cárdenas, Assemblyman Gil Cedillo, and State Senator Richard Alarcon, all Democrats. They all won their respective elections.
Alex Padilla Los Angeles City Council
• Alex Padilla became a Los Angeles City Council member on 1st July 1999, at 26. The following year, he was elected president of the council.
• In September 2001, two days after 9/11, Padilla succeeded Hahn as Los Angeles' acting mayor while Hahn was traveling.
Alex Padilla California State Senate
• Alex Padilla was listed as one of 20 Latino political rising stars in August 2012, citing his work with the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials.
• Alex Padilla proposed Proposition 67, a ban on plastic bags, in September 2014.
Alex Padilla- 30th Secretary Of State Of California (2015–2021)
• Alex Padilla announced on 11th April 2013 that he would run to succeed Debra Bowen as California secretary of state in 2014.
• On 29th June 2017, President Donald Trump's Presidential Advisory Commission on Election Integrity requested data about enrolled voters dating back to 2006 from every state.
Alex Padilla - United States Senator From California (2021–Present)
• In August 2020, Joe Biden picked California Senator Kamala Harris to be his running mate. Following their victory in the general election, Padilla was mentioned as a potential successor to Harris.
Alex Padilla Political Positions
• According to the Wall Street Journal, Padilla was known as a business-friendly moderate in the State Senate. The conservative and progressive wings of the party did not identify with him, according to FiveThirtyEight. In 2012, Padilla received a 0% rating from the American Conservative Union.
• On 18th January 2021, Padilla endorsed the Green New Deal and Medicare For All legislation.
Alex Padilla's Personal Life
• Alex Padilla married Angela Monzon in 2012. They live in Porter Ranch in the San Fernando Valley with their three sons. Their home was temporarily displaced by the Aliso Canyon gas leak between late 2015 and early 2016.
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