Ed Hernandez
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Hernandez with Monterey Park, California city officials in October 2015, from left to right: City Clerk Vincent Dionicio Chang, City Council Member Teresa Real Sebastian, Mayor Peter Chan, Hernández, City Council Member Hans Liang
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| Member of the California State Senate from the 22nd district 24th district (2010–2014) |
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Assumed office December 6, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Gloria Romero |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 57th district |
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In office December 4, 2006 – December 6, 2010 |
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| Preceded by | Ed Chavez |
| Succeeded by | Roger Hernandez |
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Edward Paul Hernandez October 17, 1957 Montebello, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Diane Hernandez |
| Children | Valerie Jennifer |
| Residence | West Covina, California |
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California State University, Fullerton (BS) Indiana University (OD) |
| Profession | Optometrist |
Edward Paul "Ed" Hernández (born October 17, 1957) is an American politician currently serving in the California State Senate. A Democrat, he represents the 22nd Senate District, which includes the San Gabriel Valley cities of Alhambra, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Covina, La Puente, San Gabriel, and West Covina. Prior to the 2010 redistricting, he represented the 24th Senate District.
Hernandez is a member of the California Latino Legislative Caucus. An optometrist, he currently serves as the Chair of the Senate Committee on Health. Prior to his election to the State Senate in 2010, he served in the California State Assembly, representing the 57th Assembly District from 2006 until 2010.
In 2016, Hernandez announced that he would run to replace Gavin Newsom as Lieutenant Governor in 2018.
Hernández is a native of La Puente and he graduated from Bassett High School. Hernández earned his bachelor's degree from California State University, Fullerton and he earned his optometry degree from Indiana University. In 2000 and 2001, Hernández served as president of the California Optometric Association. Prior to serving in the Assembly, he was President of the California Board of Optometry.
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