Richard Polanco

Richard Polanco
Polanco in 1986
Member of the California Senate
from the 22nd district
In office
December 5, 1994 – November 30, 2002
Preceded byHerschel Rosenthal
Succeeded byGil Cedillo
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 45th district
In office
December 7, 1992 – November 30, 1994
Preceded byBurt M. Margolin
Succeeded byAntonio Villaraigosa
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 55th district
In office
June 5, 1986 – November 30, 1992
Preceded byRichard Alatorre
Succeeded byJuanita Millender-McDonald
Personal details
Born (1951-03-04) March 4, 1951
PartyDemocratic
SpouseOlivia
Children3
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Richard G. Polanco (born March 4, 1951) is a former California State Senate Majority leader and member of the California State Assembly. He is known for his significant efforts in increasing Latino representation in the California Legislature.