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U.S. Senator Alex Padilla endorses Rick Chavez Zbur for AD50 seat
May. 06, 2021 at 8:00 am
Rick Chavez Zbur is running to represent AD50 in the state assembly
While the election to represent California’s 50th Assembly District is still 18 months away, the race is already heating up with candidate Rick Chavez Zbur clinching an influential endorsement from U.S. Senator Alex Padilla.
AD50 has been represented by Richard Bloom since 2012, who previously served on Santa Monica City Council for 13 years. In January, Bloom announced that he is running for the L.A. County Board of Supervisors in 2022, freeing up his assembly seat for a political newcomer.
Sion Roy launches campaign to represent AD50 in the State Assembly
May. 04, 2021 at 6:00 am
SMC Trustee and Harbor-UCLA physician Sion Roy is throwing his hat in the ring for AD50 Assembly Member, citing a need for more medical professionals at all levels of government.
Roy, who has lived in Santa Monica for eleven years, is running on a progressive Democratic platform with a keen interest in improving the healthcare system and increasing education funding.
Although the election is not until November 2022, his campaign is already well underway and has attracted endorsements from over 50 local leaders.
Current AD50 Assemblymember Richard Bloom announced in January that he is running for L.A. County Board of Supervisors in 2022, as he will hit his assembly term limit in 2024. This potentially opens up the AD50 seat for a political newcomer and Roy is eager to seize the opportunity to serve in Sacramento.