Sabrina Cervantes (born October 24, 1987) is an American politician who has served in the

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since 2024, representing the 31st district. A member of the Democratic Party, she served as a member of the

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from 2016 to 2024, representing 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

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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

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to give birth to triplets while serving in office.

Early life and education

Cervantes was born and raised in

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. Her father, Greg, had previously served as mayor of

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and her sister, Clarissa, serves on the Riverside city council. She earned a

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political science Political science is the scientific study of politics. It is a social science dealing with systems of governance and Power (social and political), power, and the analysis of political activities, political philosophy, political thought, polit ...

with a minor in public policy from the

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. She also completed an Executive Education program at the Kennedy School of Government at

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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. Cervantes is a member of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, the California Legislative Women's Caucus, and the

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. 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.

Electoral history

2016 California State Assembly election

2018 California State Assembly election

2020 California State Assembly election

2022 California State Assembly election

2024 California State Senate election

Personal life

Cervantes lives in

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, with her wife who works as a hospital technician. She gave birth to

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in 2019. In May 2025, the

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issued Cervantes a citation on suspicion of

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after her car was t-boned by another vehicle, but charges were not pursued by the District Attorney after lab tests showed no measurable presence of either drugs or alcohol.

References

External links

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Campaign website

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