Alex Lee (0024)

Alex Lee , a Democrat, represents California's 24th Assembly District, which includes Fremont, Newark, and Sunol in Alameda County, as well as Milpitas and parts of northern San Jose in Santa Clara County. Born on July 11, 1995, he was elected to the California State Assembly in 2020, becoming the youngest Asian American legislator and the first openly bisexual state legislator in California history. Notable achievements include being named “Legislator of the Year” in his first year by the Golden State Manufactured Home Owners League and California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, the 2022 "Legislator of the Year" by East Bay Young Democrats, and recognition as one of the nation's top "20 Under 40" officials by the Council of State Governments. He currently chairs the Committee on Human Services, the Legislative Progressive Caucus, and the Assembly Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials Committee. Key legislative efforts include banning corporate political donations, advancing social housing, supporting a land-value tax, championing affordable housing, universal health care, climate action, and authoring AB 867 to ban cat declawing .

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Graduate of Milpitas High School and the University of California, Davis, where he earned two degrees and served as Student Body President, representing 30,000 students.
• Political Experience: Bay Area native from San Jose and Milpitas; previously worked as a legislative policy advisor for State Senator Henry Stern and Assemblymember Evan Low on public safety, climate change, and education. Elected in 2020 via a grassroots campaign without corporate funds; sworn in December 7, 2020, and re-elected for a second term starting December 5, 2022. Member of the Legislative LGBTQ Caucus and advocate for mobile home park residents, workers' rights, and animal welfare.