Leticia Castillo | |
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Member of the California Assembly | |
Assumed office December 2, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Sabrina Cervantes |
Constituency | 58th district (2024–present) |
Personal details | |
Born | April 27,1971 (53) Riverside,California |
Political party | Republican |
Occupation | Politician,Psychotherapist |
Website | Campaign Website |
Leticia Castillo is an American politician and member of the California State Assembly. She is a Republican representing the 58th Assembly District,encompassing parts of Riverside County and San Bernardino County. The district includes the cities of Jurupa Valley,Corona,Eastvale,Riverside,and Grand Terrace. Prior to her election,she was a psychotherapist,and she currently owns a private practice. [1] [2]
Castillo graduated from Buena Vista Vocational Educational High School while simultaneously attending Corona College of Cosmetology in 1989. She holds a B.S. degree in Human Services from the University of Phoenix,a M.A. in Counseling Psychology from National University,and an associate degree for social and behavioral studies at Riverside City College. [2] [3]
In 2024,Castillo ran for the California State Assembly in Assembly District 58. During the open primary,Castillo ran against Democrats Clarissa Cervantes and Ronaldo Fierro. [4] After advancing to the general election,Castillo defeated Cervantes by roughly 600 votes. [5] [6] Cervantes had out-raised Castillo by $430,928 as of October 19,2024. [7]
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Leticia Castillo | 29,500 | 48.6 | |
Democratic | Clarissa Cervantes | 15,713 | 25.9 | |
Democratic | Ronald Fierro | 15,514 | 25.5 | |
Total votes | 60,727 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Leticia Castillo | 78,097 | 48.6 | |
Democratic | Clarissa Cervantes | 77,456 | 25.9 | |
Total votes | 155,553 | 100.0 |
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