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Connie Leyva | |
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| Member of the California State Senate from the 20th district | |
| In office December 1, 2014 – December 5, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Alex Padilla (redistricted) |
| Succeeded by | Caroline Menjivar |
| President of the California Labor Federation | |
| In office 2004–2015 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Rankin |
| Succeeded by | Kathryn Lybarger |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Connie Marie Thedford[1] February 19, 1967 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Albert Leyva |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Chino, California |
| Alma mater | University of Redlands (BA) |
| Profession | Labor organizer |
Connie Leyva (born February 19, 1967) is a former American politician and union organizer, who now serves as the Executive Director of public radio and television station KVCR. She previously served as a member of the California State Senate in the 20th Senate District from 2014-2022. She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Leyva was raised in Chino, California, where she attended public schools. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communicative disorders from the University of Redlands.[2][3]
- ^ "New senator from Chino".
- ^ "Biography". Senator Connie M. Leyva. 2014-11-20. Retrieved 2020-08-09.
- ^ "Connie M. Leyva". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-08-09.