Robert Garcia

Robert Garcia is an American politician serving in the California State Assembly from the 50th district since December 2, 2024. Prior to his election to the State Assembly, he was a trustee of the Etiwanda School Board from 2016 until 2024.

Political career In 2014, Garcia ran for the Etiwanda School District Board of Trustees, challenging its three incumbents, but did not win the election. Two years later, in 2016, two of the five seats on the board were up for election. Garcia ran again, this time against incumbents David Long and Cathline Fort. In the election, he secured second place, defeating Fort, while Long retained his seat.

In 2024, Eloise Reyes announced her candidacy for the California State Senate, creating an open seat in the Assembly. Garcia declared his run to succeed her and received endorsements from Reyes and several other elected officials. In the primary election, Garcia placed first, with Fontana School Board Trustee Adam Perez, a fellow Democrat, securing a distant second. In the general election, Garcia faced Perez in a contest between two Democrats. Garcia campaigned with the backing of the California Democratic Party and high-profile endorsements, including actress and activist Jane Fonda. He won against Perez in the general election.

Electoral history Etiwanda School Board

California State Assembly