Ricardo Lara
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Not to be confused with Ricardo "Kiki" Lara.
Ricardo Lara (born November 5, 1974[1]) is an American politician who is currently serving as the 8th Insurance Commissioner of California. Lara was elected during the 2018 election, defeating former California insurance commissioner Steve Poizner.[2]
Quick Facts 8th Insurance Commissioner of California, Governor ...
Ricardo Lara | |
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8th Insurance Commissioner of California | |
Assumed office January 7, 2019 | |
Governor | Gavin Newsom |
Preceded by | Dave Jones |
Member of the California State Senate from the 33rd district | |
In office December 3, 2012 ā January 7, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Mimi Walters (redistricted) |
Succeeded by | Lena Gonzalez |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 50th district | |
In office December 6, 2010 ā November 30, 2012 | |
Preceded by | Hector De La Torre |
Succeeded by | Richard Bloom |
Personal details | |
Born | (1974-11-05) November 5, 1974 (age 49) Commerce, California, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | San Diego State University (BA) University of Southern California (MA) |
Website | Government website |
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Lara previously served in the California State Senate from 2012 to 2019 as a Democrat, representing the 33rd Senate district. Prior to that, he served in the California State Assembly, representing the 50th Assembly district.