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Ash Kalra

Ash Kalra
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Member of the California State Assembly
from the 27th district
Assumed office
December 5, 2016
Preceded by Nora Campos
Personal details
Born (1972-01-21) January 21, 1972 (age 45)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Political party Democratic
Residence San Jose, California
Alma mater University of California, Santa Barbara (BA)
Georgetown University (JD)
Profession Public defender
Law professor

Ash Kalra is an American politician serving in the California State Assembly. He is a Democrat representing the 27th Assembly District, encompassing parts of eastern San Jose.

Kalra was first elected to the Assembly after defeating fellow Democrat Madison Nguyen in 2016. Prior to being elected to the Assembly, he was a member of the San Jose City Council where he represented District 2 in South San Jose for eight years.

Kalra is the first Indian-American to serve in the California State Legislature.


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