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Freddie Rodriguez
American politician
For the cyclist, see Fred Rodriguez.
See also: Freddy Rodriguez (disambiguation)
Freddie Rodriguez (born September 8, 1965) is an American politician and emergency medical technician currently serving in the California State Assembly for the 53rd district, which encompasses part of the Pomona Valley. A Democrat, he was previously a member of the Pomona City Council.
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Quick Facts Member of the California State Assembly, Preceded by ...
Freddie Rodriguez | |
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| Member of the California State Assembly | |
| Assumed office October 11, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Norma Torres |
| Constituency | 52nd district (2013–2022) 53rd district (2022–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1965-09-08) September 8, 1965 (age 58) Pomona, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Michelle Rodriguez |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | Pomona, California |
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Rodriguez worked as a full-time emergency medical technician for thirty years prior to being elected to the Assembly, holding an EMT certificate from Mt. San Antonio College, and continues to work for American Medical Response on a part-time basis.[1]
California State Assembly
Rodriguez was first elected to the Assembly in a 2013 special election to replace then-Assemblymember Norma Torres, who was elected to the California State Senate in a special election. He narrowly defeated independent Onatrio Mayor Paul Leon[2]
Rodriguez is term-limited and could not run for re-election in 2024. His wife, Michelle, advanced to the general election alongside a Republican.[3]
2024 Pomona mayoral campaign
In 2024, Rodriguez ran in the Pomona mayoral election. He lost to incumbent Mayor Tim Sandoval, placing second with 27.98% of the vote.[4]
2013 (special)
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| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| No party preference | Paul S. Leon | 4,219 | 24.9 | |
| Democratic | Freddie Rodriguez | 3,758 | 22.2 | |
| Republican | Dorothy F. Pineda | 2,453 | 14.5 | |
| Democratic | Jason A. Rothman | 1,545 | 9.1 | |
| Democratic | Tom Haughey | 1,482 | 8.7 | |
| Democratic | Danielle Soto | 1,259 | 7.4 | |
| Democratic | Doris Louise Wallace | 887 | 5.2 | |
| Democratic | Paul Vincent Avila | 752 | 4.4 | |
| Democratic | Manuel Saucedo | 597 | 3.5 | |
| Total votes | 16,952 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Freddie Rodriguez | 7,630 | 51.3 | |
| No party preference | Paul S. Leon | 7,230 | 48.7 | |
| Total votes | 14,860 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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2014
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| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Freddie Rodriguez (incumbent) | 11,543 | 55.2 | |
| Republican | Dorothy F. Pineda | 9,368 | 44.8 | |
| Total votes | 20,911 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Freddie Rodriguez (incumbent) | 27,877 | 58.9 | |
| Republican | Dorothy F. Pineda | 19,470 | 41.1 | |
| Total votes | 47,347 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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2016
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| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Freddie Rodriguez (incumbent) | 33,830 | 63.9 | |
| Democratic | Paul Vincent Avila | 18,943 | 35.8 | |
| Republican | Toni Holle (write-in) | 196 | 0.4 | |
| Total votes | 52,969 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Freddie Rodriguez (incumbent) | 64,836 | 59.1 | |
| Democratic | Paul Vincent Avila | 44,865 | 40.9 | |
| Total votes | 109,701 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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2018
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| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Freddie Rodriguez (incumbent) | 21,736 | 48.0 | |
| Republican | Toni Holle | 16,087 | 35.5 | |
| Democratic | Frank C. Guzman | 6,297 | 13.9 | |
| Libertarian | Ben W. Gibbons | 1,205 | 2.7 | |
| Total votes | 45,325 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Freddie Rodriguez (incumbent) | 70,507 | 68.6 | |
| Republican | Toni Holle | 32,273 | 31.4 | |
| Total votes | 102,780 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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2020
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| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Freddie Rodriguez (incumbent) | 47,539 | 68.9 | |
| Republican | Toni Holle | 21,499 | 31.1 | |
| Democratic | Jesus Gonzalez (write-in) | 18 | 0.0 | |
| Total votes | 69,056 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Freddie Rodriguez (incumbent) | 112,165 | 68.3 | |
| Republican | Toni Holle | 52,022 | 31.7 | |
| Total votes | 164,187 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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2022
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| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Freddie Rodriguez (incumbent) | 27,179 | 60.6 | |
| Republican | Toni Holle | 17,646 | 39.4 | |
| Total votes | 44,825 | 100% | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Freddie Rodriguez (incumbent) | 49,221 | 60.1 | |
| Republican | Toni Holle | 32,684 | 39.9 | |
| Total votes | 81,905 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
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2024
More information Candidate, Votes ...
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Sandoval (incumbent) | 7,841 | 52.72 | |
| Freddie Rodriguez | 4,162 | 27.98 | |
| Veronica Cabrera | 1,713 | 11.52 | |
| Gustavo Ramirez | 1,158 | 7.79 | |
| Total votes | = | 100% | |
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- Rodriguez, Monica (January 29, 2017). "Pomona Assemblyman Freddie Rodriguez has a second job you may not know about". Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- Mason, Melanie (September 25, 2013). "Freddie Rodriguez holds narrow lead in Assembly special election". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- White, Jeremy; Gardiner, Lara; Korte, Dustin (March 13, 2024). "Third House millions shape the next California Legislature". Politico. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
- Cannon-Tran, Mercedes (March 6, 2024). "Election 2024: Sandoval leads in early returns for Pomona mayor". Inland Valley Daily Bulletin. Retrieved March 18, 2024.