Jose Medina

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Jose Medina
Nonpartisan
Riverside County Board of Supervisors District 1
Tenure
2025 - Present
Term ends
2029
Years in position
0
Predecessor: Kevin Jeffries (Nonpartisan)
Prior offices:
California State Assembly District 61
Years in office: 2012 - 2022
Successor: Tina McKinnor (D)
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Contact
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Jose Medina is a member of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors in California, representing District 1. He assumed office on January 6, 2025. His current term ends on January 8, 2029.

Medina ran for election to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors to represent District 1 in California. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Biography

Jose Medina graduated from the University of California Riverside with a bachelor's degree in Latin American studies and a master's degree in history. His professional experience includes working as a teacher with the Riverside Unified School District, serving as a member of the Riverside City Teachers Association, and serving as a representative to the state council of the California Teachers Association (CTA).[1]

Medina served as a school board member on the Jurupa Unified School District Board of Education and completed three terms on the Riverside Community College District Board of Trustees.[1]

Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Riverside County, California (2024)

General election

General election for Riverside County Board of Supervisors District 1

Jose Medina defeated Richard Roth in the general election for Riverside County Board of Supervisors District 1 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Jose Medina (Nonpartisan)
 
51.1
 
71,839
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Richard Roth (Nonpartisan)
 
48.9
 
68,652

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 140,491
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Riverside County Board of Supervisors District 1

Richard Roth and Jose Medina defeated Debbie Walsh and Gracie Torres in the primary for Riverside County Board of Supervisors District 1 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
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Richard Roth (Nonpartisan)
 
31.7
 
17,928
✔
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Jose Medina (Nonpartisan)
 
24.8
 
14,039
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Debbie Walsh (Nonpartisan)
 
22.7
 
12,829
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Gracie Torres (Nonpartisan)
 
20.8
 
11,779

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 56,575
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Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Medina in this election.

2022

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2022

Jose Medina did not file to run for re-election.

2020

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2020

General election

General election for California State Assembly District 61

Incumbent Jose Medina defeated Ali Mazarei in the general election for California State Assembly District 61 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jose Medina
Jose Medina (D)
 
65.9
 
116,060
Image of Ali Mazarei
Ali Mazarei (R)
 
34.1
 
59,979

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 176,039
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 61

Incumbent Jose Medina and Ali Mazarei advanced from the primary for California State Assembly District 61 on March 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jose Medina
Jose Medina (D)
 
66.2
 
51,402
✔
Image of Ali Mazarei
Ali Mazarei (R)
 
33.8
 
26,250

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 77,652
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2018

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2018

General election

General election for California State Assembly District 61

Incumbent Jose Medina defeated Ali Mazarei in the general election for California State Assembly District 61 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jose Medina
Jose Medina (D)
 
67.8
 
75,327
Image of Ali Mazarei
Ali Mazarei (R) Candidate Connection
 
32.2
 
35,821

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 111,148
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 61

Incumbent Jose Medina and Ali Mazarei advanced from the primary for California State Assembly District 61 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jose Medina
Jose Medina (D)
 
99.4
 
36,442
✔
Image of Ali Mazarei
Ali Mazarei (R) Candidate Connection
 
0.6
 
212

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 36,654
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2016

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2016

Elections for the California State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 25, 2016, for candidates filing with signatures. The deadline for candidates using a filing fee to qualify was March 11, 2016.[2]

Incumbent Jose Medina defeated Hector Diaz in the California State Assembly District 61 general election.[3][4]

California State Assembly, District 61 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Jose Medina Incumbent 65.90% 90,663
     Republican Hector Diaz 34.10% 46,924
Total Votes 137,587
Source: California Secretary of State


Incumbent Jose Medina and Hector Diaz were unopposed in the California State Assembly District 61 Blanket primary.[5][6]

California State Assembly, District 61 Blanket Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Jose Medina Incumbent
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Hector Diaz

2014

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2014

Elections for the California State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Incumbent Jose Medina (D) and Rudy Aranda (R) defeated D. Shelly Yarbrough (D) in the blanket primary. Medina defeated Aranda in the general election.[7][8][9]

California State Assembly, District 61, General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJose Medina Incumbent 58.8% 34,160
     Republican Rudy Aranda 41.2% 23,973
Total Votes 58,133
California State Assembly, District 61 Blanket Primary, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJose Medina Incumbent 43.8% 13,631
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngRudy Aranda 41.6% 12,942
     Democratic D. Shelly Yarbrough 14.6% 4,549
Total Votes 31,122

2012

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2012

Medina won election in the 2012 election for California State Assembly District 61. He advanced past the blanket primary on June 5, 2012, defeating Joe Ludwig (R) and Fredy DeLeon (I). Medina defeated Bill Batey (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[10][11][12]

California State Assembly, District 61, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJose Medina 61% 76,774
     Republican Bill Batey 39% 49,003
Total Votes 125,777
California State Assembly, District 61 Blanket Primary, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngJose Medina 44.6% 17,473
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngBill Batey 35% 13,713
     Republican Joe Ludwig 15.9% 6,254
     Republican Thomas Carlos Ketcham (write-in) 0% 16
     Independent Fredy DeLeon 4.5% 1,757
Total Votes 39,213

Endorsements

In 2012, Medina's endorsements included the following:

2010

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2010

Medina was uncontested in the June 8 primary election. He was defeated by incumbent Republican Brian Nestande in the November 2 general election.[13]

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jose Medina did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Jose Medina did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2012

Medina's campaign website highlighted the following campaign themes:

  • Get Riverside County Back to Work
Excerpt: "To strengthen California’s economy and create new jobs, we need to focus on attracting new industries while preserving those we currently have. I will work with the private and public sectors to develop smart legislation that establishes our region as a magnet for quality jobs."
  • Protecting Our Schools and Colleges
Excerpt: “As a teacher, former Riverside Community College Trustee, and proud alumni of the University of California Riverside, I understand the critical role education plays in opening doors and expanding opportunities. As an Assemblyman, I will be a champion for public education so that those doors remain open for our youth.”
  • Balancing Our Budget
Excerpt: “During these challenging times, we need to do more with less. We must prioritize economic recovery and workforce development to get our region and state back on track.”
  • Cleaner Air and Water
Excerpt: “We don’t need to compromise clean air and water for economic growth. In fact, clean air and water are critical to the economic future of our state and region.”

Campaign finance summary

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Jose Medina campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2020California State Assembly District 61Won general$686,288 N/A**
2016California State Assembly, District 61Won $588,354 N/A**
2014California State Assembly, District 61Won $950,704 N/A**
2012California State Assembly, District 61Won $1,965,638 N/A**
2010California State Assembly, District 64Lost $86,550 N/A**
2000California State Assembly, District 64Lost $18,262 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

State legislative tenure

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2022

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2019


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2017


2016


2015


2014


2013


2012

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Committee assignments

2021-2022

Medina was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Medina was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

California committee assignments, 2017
• Accountability and Administrative Review
• Arts, Entertainment, Sports, Tourism, and Internet Media
• Budget
• Higher Education, Chair
• Transportation
• Arts

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Medina served on the following committees:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Medina served on the following committees:

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 California State Assembly, "Assemblymember Jose Medina," accessed September 29, 2019
    2. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Key Dates and Deadlines," accessed April 18, 2017
    3. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for the November 8, 2016, General Election," accessed September 7, 2016
    4. ↑ California Secretary of State, "2016 General Election results," accessed December 23, 2016
    5. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for Voter-Nominated Offices," accessed April 4, 2016
    6. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Statement of Vote," accessed August 22, 2016
    7. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2014 Primary election candidate list," accessed March 27, 2014
    8. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed July 15, 2014
    9. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed December 14, 2014
    10. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed March 13, 2014
    11. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed March 13, 2014
    12. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2012 General election results," accessed March 13, 2014
    13. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2010 General election results," accessed March 13, 2014

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