Rudy Salas | |
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 32nd district | |
| In office December 3, 2012 – December 5, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Shannon Grove (redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Vince Fong (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Rodolfo Salas March 12, 1977 Bakersfield, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of California, Los Angeles (BA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Rodolfo "Rudy" Salas[1] (born March 12, 1977) is an American politician who served in the California State Assembly from 2012 to 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, he represented the 32nd Assembly district, which encompasses Kings County and parts of northwestern Kern County. Prior to being elected to the Assembly, he was on the Bakersfield City Council.
Salas left his seat in the Assembly to run as the Democratic nominee for California's 22nd congressional district in 2022, losing to incumbent Republican David Valadao.[2][3] Salas ran again in 2024 for the 22nd congressional district, losing once again to Valadao.[4]
- ^ "Rodolfo Salas - Councilmember - Bakersfield | CalSalaries".
- ^ Jose Franco (October 18, 2021). "Rudy Salas announces candidacy for 22nd Congressional District". KGET.
- ^ Sam Morgen (October 18, 2021). "Rudy Salas announces bid for Congress". The Bakersfield Californian.
- ^ Bettis, Serena (September 9, 2024). "ELECTION 2024: Q&A with Congressional District 22 candidate Rudy Salas". The Sun-Gazette Newspaper. Retrieved October 1, 2024.