Anthony Portantino
Anthony Portantino | |
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Official portrait, 2022 | |
| Member of the California Senate from the 25th district | |
| In office December 5, 2016 – November 30, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Carol Liu |
| Succeeded by | Sasha Renée Pérez |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 44th district | |
| In office December 6, 2006 – November 30, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Carol Liu |
| Succeeded by | Jeff Gorell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 29, 1961 Long Branch, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ellen Gallagher |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Albright College (BS) |
Anthony J. Portantino (born January 29, 1961) is an American politician who served in the California State Senate from 2016 to 2024. A Democrat, he represented the 25th Senate District which encompasses portions of the San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys. Portantino was a member of the California State Assembly from 2006 to 2012, representing the 44th Assembly District.
Portantino has a history of blocking efforts to increase housing production in California. In 2019, he used a pocket veto to block the California Senate from considering SB 50, which would have allowed for denser housing construction near public transit. In 2021, he killed a bill that would have ended minimum parking requirements for some new housing near transit stations.
Portantino was a candidate in the 2024 election to succeed Adam Schiff as the U.S. representative from California's 30th congressional district. He placed third in the primary election, losing to Laura Friedman and Alex Balekian.