Art Torres
Democratic
| Date | Party | Office | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-05-1974 | Democratic | AD-56 | 16566 | Win |
| 11-02-1976 | Democratic | AD-56 | 26519 | Win |
| 11-07-1978 | Democratic | AD-56 | 23086 | Win |
| 11-04-1980 | Democratic | AD-56 | 24848 | Win |
| 11-02-1982 | Democratic | SD-24 | 57703 | Win |
| 11-04-1986 | Democratic | SD-24 | 49601 | Win |
| 11-06-1990 | Democratic | SD-24 | 39644 | Win |
| 11-08-1994 | Democratic | Insurance Commissioner | 3567996 | Loss |
| Website: | www.cirm.ca.gov/Board_Art_Torres |
Candidate Biography:
Born: September 24, 1946 in Los Angeles, CA
Married: Yolanda Nava (m. 1975, div. 1992)
Children: Danielle and Joaquin Nava*
1972-1974: National Legislative Director, United Farm Workers
1994: Opponent, Propositon 187 [Restricting services for illegal immigrants] (Passed; 58.8%)
1995-2009: Chair, California Democratic Party
2008: Delegate, Democratic National Convention
2009-Present: Vice Chair, California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM)
2015-Present: Member, Covered California Board of Directors
- Joaquin Torres was a Delegate to the 2012 Democratic National Convention.
Source: California Blue Book (1975)
Source: California Assembly Handbook (1979)