Ricardo Lara
Ricardo Lara | |
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Official portrait, 2019 | |
| 8th Insurance Commissioner of California | |
| Assumed office January 7, 2019 | |
| Governor | Gavin Newsom |
| Preceded by | Dave Jones |
| Member of the California State Senate from the 33rd district | |
| In office December 3, 2012 – January 7, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Mimi Walters (redistricted) |
| Succeeded by | Lena Gonzalez |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 50th district | |
| In office December 6, 2010 – November 30, 2012 | |
| Preceded by | Hector De La Torre |
| Succeeded by | Richard Bloom |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 5, 1974 Commerce, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | San Diego State University (BA) University of Southern California (MA) |
| Website | Government website |
Ricardo Lara (born November 5, 1974) is an American politician who is currently serving as the 8th Insurance Commissioner of California. Lara was elected during the 2018 election, defeating former California insurance commissioner Steve Poizner.
Lara previously served in the California State Senate from 2012 to 2019 as a Democrat, representing the 33rd Senate district. Prior to that, he served in the California State Assembly, representing the 50th Assembly district.