Freddie Rodriguez (born September 8, 1965) is an American politician and

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who served in the

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for the 53rd district, which encompasses part of the

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. A

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, he was previously a member of the Pomona

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Political career

Rodriguez worked as a full-time

for thirty years prior to being elected to the assembly, holding an EMT certificate from Mt. San Antonio College, and continues to work for American Medical Response on a part-time basis.

California State Assembly

Rodriguez was first elected to the assembly in a 2013

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to replace then-Assemblymember

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, who was elected to the

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in a special election. He narrowly defeated

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Mayor Paul Leon. Rodriguez is term-limited and could not run for re-election in

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. His wife, Michelle, advanced to the general election alongside a Republican.

2024 Pomona mayoral campaign

In 2024, Rodriguez ran in the Pomona mayoral election. He lost to incumbent Mayor Tim Sandoval, placing second with 27.98% of the vote.

Electoral history

2013 (special)

2014

2016

2018

2020

2022

2024

References

External links

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Campaign website

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