Duties

State representatives introduce and vote on bills that represent the interests of their constituents (people who live in their voting district). They create new laws, modify or update old laws and serve on research committees within the legislative branch. These representatives uphold the state’s Constitution, and vote on changes to the Constitution when amendments are needed. They may address issues such as  education, transportation, commerce, state taxes and any other items that are a concern to local residents. Representatives may also assist constituents with personal legal issues such as immigration or justice problems.

The 52nd Assembly District has a population of more than half a million people, 57% Latino, according to 2020 census data. The district encompasses East L.A. and parts of Glendale, as well as several Los Angeles neighborhoods, including El Sereno, Lincoln Heights, Highland Park, Eagle Rock and Echo Park.

Candidates

Jessica Caloza

Women’s Rights Advisor

Democrat

https://www.jessicacaloza.com/

Jessica Caloza is a renter, women’s rights advocate, a proud immigrant, and the daughter of working-class parents.

At the California Department of Justice, Jessica has worked to reduce crime and gun violence, helped survivors of sexual assault receive justice, and taken bold action to protect the environment.

Jessica is a dedicated public servant and worked for President Obama helping underfunded public schools get more resources. As L.A. Public Works Commissioner, Jessica expanded good-paying union jobs, raised wages for workers, and required equal pay for women while increasing transparency and accountability. As Deputy Chief of Staff at the California Department of Justice, Jessica has worked to reduce crime and gun violence, helped survivors of sexual assault receive justice, and taken bold action to protect the environment.

Franky Carrillo

Justice Advocate/Commissioner

Democrat

https://frankycarrillo.com/

Francisco “Franky” Carrillo is a father, community leader, justice advocate, and fighter for Democratic values who was exonerated after being wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.

Franky serves on the newly-formed Probation Oversight Commission of Los Angeles County, working on systemic reform within the Probation Department. He is also the Chief Policy Advisor for the Los Angeles Innocence Project at Cal State L.A., where he works to reform the justice system and exonerate others who have been wrongfully convicted.

He earned a degree from Loyola Marymount University

Franky Carrillo Jr: “It’s time to bring justice to the community and change California”