Martin Gallegos
American politician
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Martin Gallegos (born November 3, 1956) D.C. is a former California State Assembly man who served in the 57th district from 1994 until 2000. A Democrat from Baldwin Park, he was the first chiropractor to serve in the Assembly.[1]
Martin Gallegos | |
|---|---|
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 57th district | |
| In office December 5, 1994 - November 30, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | Hilda Solis |
| Succeeded by | Ed Chavez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 3, 1956 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Rita (m. 1991) |
Gallegos attended East Los Angeles College, Occidental College, and Los Angeles College of Chiropractic.
In 2001, he ran for the California State Senate in the special election for the 24th district but lost in the primary to Gloria Romero.[2] Gallegos currently serves as Senior Vice President, Health Policy and Communications for the Hospital Association of Southern California.[3]
