I look forward to representing your voices for another two years in the State Legislature.”. Journalism has led Brooke Staggs to a manhunt in Las Vegas, a zero gravity flight over Queens and a fishing village in Ghana. We might permanently block any user who abuses these conditions. Voter registration: 35.2% Democrat, 33.9% Republican, 25% independent, Demographics: Very diverse, with 48.5% White, 25.9% Latino, 24.8% Asian American, 0.9% Black, AD-55 vote in 2018: Phillip Chen with 54.9% and Democrat Gregg Fritchle with 45.1%. She joined the Orange County Register in January 2013, covering several Orange County communities before taking on the cannabis beat in February 2016 and the politics beat in April 2019. “Democracy wins when voters have different viewpoints to choose from.”. If she doesn’t get right back to you, there’s a good chance she’s sitting with her husband on a plane or train or boat destined for somewhere – anywhere – they’ve never been. Andrew Rodriguez, Dem 102,593 - 45 percent. If you see comments that you find offensive, please use the “Flag as Inappropriate” feature by hovering over the right side of the post, and pulling down on the arrow that appears. But spending by outside groups strongly favors the Republican. He also writes about high school football recruiting, including The Register's annual FAB 15 teams that list the top high school football players in the Western U.S. before National Signing Day. CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS. But the primary numbers might be misleading. If she doesn’t get right back to you, there’s a good chance she’s sitting with her husband on a plane or train or boat destined for somewhere – anywhere – they’ve never been. During football season, he partners with Steve Fryer and Jonathan Khamis on OCVarsity's Gridiron Show and hosts a weekly podcast on Trinity League football. Assembly District 55: Assemblyman Phillip Chen v. Andrew Rodriguez. He compiles the Hot 150 list of football players to watch in Orange County before each season. 227 of 232 precincts - 98 percent. Vote for Rodriguez. Tension builds as high schools wait for state to decide if sports can return as scheduled, Chain Reaction, Anaheim’s all-ages concert venue, announces plans to close as supporters rally to save it, HOA Homefront: Who decides on the HOA colors? The race had drawn state and national attention as Democrats have gained voting power in the long-time GOP stronghold. Election 2020: Phillip Chen declares victory…, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Election 2020: Phillip Chen declares victory over Andrew Rodriguez in 55th Assembly District, Trump team requests recount of Georgia’s presidential race, Judge throws out Trump bid to stop PA vote certification, Orange County’s 6 new state and federal representatives begin transition to their new roles, GOP canvassers again oppose certifying Detroit-area election results. She earned her bachelors degree in English from California Baptist University, then got her master's in education as she taught high school English in the Inland Empire. And voter registration earlier this year flipped from red to blue, with Democrats now holding a 3,551-voter lead over Republicans in a district that includes nearly 280,000 registered voters. 224 of 232 precincts - 97 percent. Community College Districts North Orange County Community College District Trustee Area 2. Republican incumbent Phillip Chen is endorsed by the NRA and has historically voted against progressive bills pertaining to education, rent relief, and environmental justice. Rodriguez campaigned on a four-issue platform: strengthening public education, increasing economic opportunity, keeping communities safe and addressing housing and homelessness. In Sacramento, he serves on committees that deal with banking, environmental safety, energy and insurance. This Election 2020 San Bernardino County voter guide will help you cut through the rhetoric, election propaganda and biased media coverage of the campaigns. GOP incumbent Phillip Chen faced a stern challenge from Democrat Andrew Rodriguez in the race to represent the 55th Assembly District on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Chen had 54.81% of the vote Thursday night, with 18,233 more votes than Rodriguez. He then got a masters in real estate development from the USC and went to work as a land use planner in the San Gabriel Valley. To lessen the long-term impacts of the pandemic, we must prioritize funding public education and healthcare, protecting our most vulnerable people, and supporting small businesses. In these tight races, Democratic candidates are relying on a boost from reliably liberal college voters. That made AD-55 a target for both parties, with the California Democratic Party donating $834,421 to Rodriguez’s campaign while the California Republican Party has given Chen $319,931. State Assembly District 55 (Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, Rowland Heights, Walnut, Brea, La Habra, Placentia, Yorba Linda, and parts of Industry and West Covina), incumbent Phillip Chen of Diamond Bar, a Republican; and Walnut mayor Andrew E. Rodriguez, a Democrat. When Rodriguez won a seat on Walnut City Council, in 2016, he was the youngest councilman serving in Los Angeles County. 348 of 348 precincts - 100 percent District 56 El Centro. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Or, contact our editors by emailing moderator@scng.com. He taught at USC’s public policy school, served on the Walnut Valley Unified School District, and worked as health deputy to former L.A. County Supervisor Michael Antonovich before he was elected to the state Assembly in 2016. She earned her bachelors degree in English from California Baptist University, then got her master's in education as she taught high school English in the Inland Empire. Dan Albano has been a high school sports writer at The Orange County Register since 1993. Chen noted that experts expected his race to be close. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. He served a term as the city’s mayor, and he has touted his efforts to balance the city’s budget, update the general plan and focus on public safety. And voter registration earlier this year flipped from red to blue, with Democrats now holding a 3,551-voter lead over Republicans in a district that includes nearly 280,000 registered voters. The stakes: “To the voters of the 55th Assembly District, my bosses, I am humbled to have earned your vote,” Chen said in a statement. Southern California politicians weigh in: Was the 2020 election fair? In 2015, Dan received the Bud Dwyer Jr. media award from the Southern California High School Football Coaches Association. CLICK HERE TO TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS. Andrew Rodriguez, Dem 92,378 - 45 percent. He taught at USC’s public policy school, served on the Walnut Valley Unified School District, and worked as health deputy to former L.A. County Supervisor Michael Antonovich before he was elected to the state Assembly in 2016. The EDD has struggled to reduce its sizable backlog of claims, leaving many Californians fearful about making ends meet. It’s no surprise that the race to represent the tri-county 55th Assembly district is down to two-term GOP incumbent Assemblyman Phillip Chen and Democrat Andrew Rodriguez, who as the 27-year-old former mayor of Walnut is one of the nation’s younger municipal leaders. 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