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Alejandro " Alex " Padilla (born March 22, 1973) is an American politician serving as the senior United States senator from California, a seat he has held since 2021.

Nov 19, 2025 · Alex Padilla (born March 22, 1973, Los Angeles, California, U.S.) is the first Latino to represent California in the United States Senate. He was appointed to the position in 2021 …

Alex Padilla, the Senator from California - in Congress from 2021 through Present

Led the fight for voting rights: Alex has helped lead the national fight for federal voting rights reform. Alex was one of the few Senators tapped to help author the Freedom to Vote Act, and …

In December 2020, California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) appointed Padilla to fill the U.S. Senate vacancy created when Sen. Kamala Harris became vice president of the United States.

Padilla is the senior senator from California and is a Democrat. He has served since Jan. 20, 2021. Padilla is next up for reelection in 2028 and serves until Jan. 3, 2029. He is 52 years old.

Alex was elected to the State Senate in 2006 to represent the more than 1.1 million people in the San Fernando Valley. As a State Senator, Alex passed more than 70 bills, including landmark …

Mar 13, 2025 · Senator Alex Padilla advocates for immigration reform, climate action, healthcare access, and voting rights, shaping policy for Californians.

Bio Marital Status Married (Angela) Education BA, MIT Politics CA Secretary of State: 2015-2021; CA State Senate 2006-2014 Military No Previous Experience Next Election 2028