Joe Baca Jr.

Joseph Natalio Baca Jr. (born October 8, 1969) is an American educator and politician who served one term as a member of the California State Assembly from the 62nd District from 2004 until 2006.

Joe Baca Jr.
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 62nd district
In office
2004–2006
Preceded byJohn Longville
Succeeded byWilmer Carter
Personal details
Born (1969-10-08) October 8, 1969
Barstow, California
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Jennifer Baca
Children3
ResidenceRialto, California
Alma materSan Bernardino Valley College (AA)
California State University, San Bernardino (BA, MA)
OccupationPublic relations

Early life and education

Baca was born in Barstow, California. He received his Associate degree from San Bernardino Valley College and his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts from California State University, San Bernardino.

Career

Baca is a teacher at Rialto High School. He was elected to the California State Assembly in 2004, and served for one term. He stepped down to make an unsuccessful run for the State Senate in 2006, losing the primary to Gloria Negrete McLeod. Baca serves on the Rialto City Council. He is the son of former Congressman Joe Baca; his brother Jeremy made an unsuccessful bid to succeed him in the Assembly, as he lost the primary to Wilmer Carter.

In 2019, Baca announced that he was running for San Bernardino County Supervisor (5th District). His legislative priorities include addressing homelessness in California, promoting economic development, and improving local infrastructure.[1][2]

Personal life

Baca is married with three children. He also has two grandchildren.[1]

See also

References

  1. Evan, Corey (August 1, 2019). "Candidate profile: Joe Baca Jr". Highland News.
  2. Joe Baca Jr. legislative priorities
Political offices
Preceded by
John Longville
California State Assemblyman, 62nd District
2004–2006
Succeeded by
Wilmer Carter
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