Juan Carrillo Explained

Juan Carrillo
Office:	Member of the California State Assembly from the 39th district
Preceded:	Luz Rivas
Term Start:	December 5, 2022
Party:	Democratic^[1] ^[2]
Birth Place:	Mexico
Alma Mater:	College of the Desert California State Polytechnic University

Juan Carrillo is an American politician.^[3] He serves as a Democratic member for the 39th district of the California State Assembly, which includes Palmdale, Lake Los Angeles, Adelanto, and Victorville.

Life and career

Carrillo was born in Mexico. At the age of fifteen, he emigrated to the United States. He attended Garfield High School, College of the Desert and California State Polytechnic University.^[4]

Carrillo is a former member of the Palmdale City Council.

In June 2022, Carrillo easily defeated former state Assemblyman Steve Fox and Andrew Rosenthal in the non-partisan primary election for the 39th district of the California State Assembly. In November 2022, he defeated Paul Marsh in the general election, winning 56% of the votes. He succeeded Luz Rivas and assumed his office on December 5, 2022.^{[5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Send Menjivar, Carrillo and McKinnor to Sacramento. Los Angeles Times. September 19, 2022. December 10, 2022.
2. Web site: Carrillo setting the pace in race for new District 39 seat. Allison. Gatlin. Antelope Valley Press. November 9, 2022. December 10, 2022.
3. Web site: Endorsement: Send Juan Carrillo to Sacramento to represent Antelope Valley in the state Assembly. Los Angeles Times. May 12, 2022. December 10, 2022.
4. Web site: Council Member Juan Carrillo. City of Palmdale. December 10, 2022.
5. Web site: Juan Carrillo Sworn in as District 39 Assemblymember. December 5, 2022. December 10, 2022.
6. Web site: Carrillo is sworn in to represent eastern AV in Assembly. Antelope Valley Press. December 7, 2022. December 10, 2022.