Sara Hernandez

Democratic Party

Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees Member

Los Angeles, California

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Most recent race: California State Senator, 26th District
Party: Democratic Party
Location: Los Angeles, California
Current role: Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees Member

Sara Hernandez has been a resident of California's 26th Senate District for over 20 years. She began her career as a middle school teacher in the LAUSD and founded the non-profit Helping Young People Excel (HYPE). After earning a law degree, she worked in Los Angeles City Hall on community revitalization efforts. In 2022, she was elected to the Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees. She is the first Latina to serve on the board in over ten years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy from Duke University, a Master in Education from Loyola Marymount University, and a Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School.

Where does Sara Hernandez stand on the issues?

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Housing & Development
K-12 Education
Parks & Recreation

Education

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