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 by | Herschel Rosenthal | 
| Succeeded by | Gil Cedillo | 
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 45th district | |
| In office December 7, 1992 – November 30, 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Burt M. Margolin | 
| Succeeded by | Antonio Villaraigosa | 
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 55th district | |
| In office June 5, 1986 – November 30, 1992 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Alatorre | 
| Succeeded by | Juanita Millender-McDonald | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 4, 1951 Los Angeles, California | 
| Political party | Democratic | 
| Spouse | Olivia | 
| Children | 3 | 
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.