James Ramos
American politician
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James C. Ramos (born January 29, 1967) is an American politician who is currently in the California State Assembly. A Democrat, he represents the 45th Assembly District, which encompasses the San Bernardino County community of Muscoy and parts of Highland, Fontana, Redlands, Mentone and the city of San Bernardino. Prior to being elected to the State Assembly, he served on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and as a Trustee on the San Bernardino Community College District Board of Trustees.
45th district (2022–present)
James Ramos | |
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| Member of the California State Assembly | |
| Assumed office December 3, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Marc Steinorth |
| Constituency | 40th district (2018–2022) 45th district (2022–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 29, 1967 San Manuel Indian Reservation, California, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
Ramos was first elected to the State Assembly in November 2018 after defeating Republican San Bernardino City Councilman Henry Gomez Nickel.[1] Ramos is the first Native American to be elected to the State Assembly and Native Californian to be elected to the State Legislature.[2] He is a member of the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation and served on the tribal council prior to elected office.[3]
Electoral history
San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % | ||
| James Ramos | 23,719 | 47.1 | ||
| Neil Derry | 16,551 | 32.9 | ||
| Jim Bagley | 10,040 | 20.0 | ||
| Total votes | 50,310 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| James Ramos | 67,382 | 59.1 | ||
| Neil Derry | 46,569 | 40.9 | ||
| Total votes | 113,951 | 100.0 | ||
| Primary election | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
| James Ramos (incumbent) | 45,838 | 64.6 | |
| Donna Munoz | 25,142 | 35.4 | |
| Total votes | 70,980 | 100.0 | |
California State Assembly
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Henry Gomez Nickel | 29,550 | 45.7 | |
| Democratic | James Ramos | 26,297 | 40.7 | |
| Democratic | Libbern Gwen Cook | 8,777 | 13.6 | |
| Total votes | 64,624 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | James Ramos | 77,585 | 59.5 | |
| Republican | Henry Gomez Nickel | 52,746 | 40.5 | |
| Total votes | 130,331 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | James Ramos (incumbent) | 54,923 | 59.4 | |
| Republican | Jennifer Tullius | 37,590 | 40.6 | |
| Total votes | 92,513 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | James Ramos (incumbent) | 111,885 | 58.4 | |
| Republican | Jennifer Tullius | 79,821 | 41.6 | |
| Total votes | 191,706 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | James Ramos (incumbent) | 26,402 | 64.1 | |
| Republican | Joe Martinez | 14,783 | 35.9 | |
| Total votes | 41,185 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | James Ramos (incumbent) | 45,194 | 60.7 | |
| Republican | Joe Martinez | 29,209 | 39.3 | |
| Total votes | 74,403 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | James Ramos (incumbent) | 31,826 | 99.0 | |
| Republican | Scott Olson (write-in) | 334 | 1.0 | |
| Total votes | 32,160 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | James Ramos (incumbent) | 87,062 | 63.8 | |
| Republican | Scott Olson | 49,304 | 36.2 | |
| Total votes | 136,366 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||