Sabrina Cervantes | |
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| Member of the California State Assembly | |
| Assumed office December 5, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Eric Linder |
| Constituency | 60th district (2016–2022) 58th district (2022–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 24, 1987 Riverside, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Courtney Downs (m. 2018) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | University of California, Riverside (BA) |
Sabrina Cervantes (born October 24, 1987) is an American politician serving as a member of the California State Assembly. A member of the Democratic Party, she represents the 58th Assembly district, which encompasses the northwestern Riverside County city of Jurupa Valley and portions of the cities of Corona, Eastvale, and Riverside, as well as the San Bernardino County city of Grand Terrace.
Cervantes was first elected to the State Assembly in November 2016 to represent the 60th Assembly District after defeating incumbent Republican Eric Linder. In 2019, she became the first member of the California State Legislature to give birth to triplets while serving in office.[1]
Early life and education
Cervantes was born and raised in Riverside County, California. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science with a minor in public policy from the University of California, Riverside. She also completed an Executive Education program at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.[2][3]
Career
Before being elected, Cervantes served as a District Director for a member of the California State Assembly, and the Director of the California Voter Project. She also worked in the private sector alongside various community organizations to enhance the local economy, broaden access to quality education, and improve access to governmental services. She is currently a member of the Human Rights Campaign, The PICK Group of Young Professionals, and serves on the Advisory Board for the University of California, Riverside School of Public Policy. She has previously served on the board of directors for the UCR Chicano Latino Alumni Association, and non-profit organizations TruEvolution and Women Wonder Writers.[4]
Cervantes is a member of the California Latino Legislative Caucus,[5] the California Legislative Women's Caucus,[6] and the California Legislative LGBT Caucus.[7][8]
She is the Chair of the Assembly Committee on Jobs, Economic Development, and the Economy; and the Assembly Select Committee on Veteran Employment and Education. Cervantes is also a member of the Assembly committees on Banking & Finance; Communications & Conveyance; and Public Employees & Retirement.[9]
2016 California State Assembly election
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Eric Linder (incumbent) | 30,048 | 45.6 | |
| Democratic | Sabrina Cervantes | 27,346 | 41.5 | |
| Democratic | Ken Park | 8,478 | 12.9 | |
| Total votes | 65,872 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Sabrina Cervantes | 77,404 | 54.5 | |
| Republican | Eric Linder (incumbent) | 64,710 | 45.5 | |
| Total votes | 142,114 | 100.0 | ||
2018 California State Assembly election
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Bill Essayli | 30,639 | 52.9 | |
| Democratic | Sabrina Cervantes (incumbent) | 27,241 | 47.1 | |
| Total votes | 57,880 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Sabrina Cervantes (incumbent) | 67,950 | 54.1 | |
| Republican | Bill Essayli | 57,710 | 45.9 | |
| Total votes | 125,660 | 100.0 | ||
2020 California State Assembly election
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Sabrina Cervantes (incumbent) | 46,511 | 54.4 | |
| Republican | Chris Raahauge | 38,968 | 45.6 | |
| Total votes | 85,479 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Sabrina Cervantes (incumbent) | 110,133 | 56.4 | |
| Republican | Chris Raahauge | 85,116 | 43.6 | |
| Total votes | 195,249 | 100.0 | ||
2022 California State Assembly election
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Sabrina Cervantes (incumbent) | 28,568 | 54.1 | |
| Republican | Bernard William Murphy | 13,449 | 25.5 | |
| Republican | Leticia Castillo | 10,756 | 20.4 | |
| Total votes | 52,773 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Sabrina Cervantes (incumbent) | 50,259 | 53.6 | |
| Republican | Bernard William Murphy | 43,464 | 46.4 | |
| Total votes | 93,723 | 100.0 | ||
Personal life
Cervantes lives in Corona, California, with her wife who works as a hospital technician.[10][11]
References
- ↑ "Riverside Co. Assemblywoman Sabrina Cervantes Makes History With Birth of Triplets". KTLA, December 16, 2019.
- ↑ "Biography". Official Website - Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes Representing the 60th California Assembly District. February 6, 2020. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
- ↑ Mott, Courtney. "Cervantes, Sabrina". LGBTQ Victory Fund. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
- ↑ ""Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes Biography"". Archived from the original on October 16, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
- ↑ "California Latino Legislative Caucus Membership Directory"
- ↑ "California Latino Legislative Caucus Current Members"
- ↑ "California Legislative LGBT Caucus"
- ↑ "Political Notebook: List of out CA Statehouse 2016 candidates expands". Bay Area Reporter, November 26, 2015.
- ↑ ""Assemblymember Sabrina Cervantes Committees"". Archived from the original on November 12, 2017. Retrieved November 12, 2017.
- ↑ "California Assemblywoman Sabrina Cervantes has triplets". The Press Democrat. December 16, 2019. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
- ↑ Rosenhall, Laurel (November 7, 2017). "Millennial legislator who turned a red district purple is now a prime target". CalMatters. Retrieved January 23, 2020.
