Lisa Yvette Calderon (née Rodriguez, born January 25, 1965) is an American politician serving in the California State Assembly. She is a Democrat representing the 56th Assembly District, which encompasses the Gateway Cities and portions of the San Gabriel Valley, including Whittier, South El Monte, and Hacienda Heights.[1] In December 2019, she announced that she would be running in the 2020 election, following the retirement of her stepson, Ian Calderon.[2]

Lisa Calderon
Member of the California Assembly
Assumed office
December 7, 2020
Preceded byIan Calderon
Constituency57th district (2020–2022)
56th district (2022–present)
Personal details
Born
Lisa Yvette Rodriguez

(1965-01-25) January 25, 1965 (age 59)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseCharles Calderon
RelativesIan Calderon (stepson)
Ron Calderon (brother-in-law)
Tom Calderon (brother-in-law)
EducationSacramento State University (BS)

Personal life

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She is the second wife of former Assemblymember and State Senator Charles Calderon and stepmother of former Assemblymember and Majority Leader Ian Calderon. She has two other sons, Matthew and Brennan. She worked as a Government Affairs Director for Edison International from 1996 until 2020 and previously was a legislative aide to former California State Assembly Speaker Willie Brown from 1990 until 1996.[3]

Electoral history

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2022 California's 56th State Assembly district election[4][5]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Lisa Calderon (incumbent) 35,943 59.7
Republican Jessica Martinez 17,845 29.6
Republican Natasha Serrano 6,466 10.7
Total votes 60,254 100%
General election
Democratic Lisa Calderon (incumbent) 62,079 58.5
Republican Jessica Martinez 44,105 41.5
Total votes 106,184 100%
Democratic hold

References

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  1. ^ "Ian C. Calderon". joincalifornia.com. Retrieved November 22, 2019.
  2. ^ Wiley, Hannah (November 26, 2019). "California Democratic leader says he will not seek re-election in 2020". The Fresno Bee. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
  3. ^ "Two New Los Angeles County Assemblywomen Sworn-In". MyNewsLa. December 7, 2020. Retrieved December 7, 2020.
  4. ^ "Primary Election - Statement of the Vote, June 7, 2022" (PDF). California Secretary of State. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  5. ^ "General Election - Statement of the Vote, November 8, 2022 - State Assembly" (PDF). California Secretary of State. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
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