Ben Hueso
| Benjamin "Ben" Hueso | |
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| Member of the California State Senate from the 40th district |
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Assumed office March 21, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Juan Vargas |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 80th district 79th district (2010–2012) |
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In office December 6, 2010 – March 21, 2013 |
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| Preceded by | Mary Salas |
| Succeeded by | Lorena Gonzalez |
| Member of San Diego City Council representing the Eighth District | |
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In office December 5, 2005 – December 6, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Ralph Inzunza |
| Succeeded by | David Alvarez |
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September 2, 1969 San Diego, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Logan Heights, California |
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University of California, Los Angeles (BA) San Diego State University |
| Occupation | Small businessman |
Benjamin "Ben" Hueso (born September 2, 1969) is an American politician currently serving in the California State Senate. A Democrat, he represents the 40th Senate District, which encompasses Imperial County and the border regions of San Diego County.
Hueso is currently serving as Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus. He previously served as Vice-Chair from 2015 to 2016.
Hueso was elected to the State Senate in a 2013 special election to replace then-Senator Juan Vargas, who was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2012. Before being elected to the State Senate, he served in the California State Assembly, representing the 80th Assembly District from 2012 to 2013 and the 79th Assembly District from 2010 to 2012. Prior to that, he served on the San Diego City Council, including two years as Council President.
Hueso was born in San Diego and grew up in Logan Heights. His parents were immigrants from Mexico and community activists, running an informal community medical clinic out of their home. He graduated from Point Loma High School and then from the University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in Sociology/Urban Studies and Planning. He studied at the University of Odessa, Ukraine and completed post-graduate work in Community and Economic Development at San Diego State University. He worked for the city as a redevelopment agency staffer and also owned his own business.
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