Tomás Oliva

Tomás Oliva is a candidate for State Assembly Member District 36 Primary Election in 2026 in California State Assembly District 36, California.

Community College Professor in El Centro, CA

Also running: Ida S. Obeso-Martinez, Oscar Ortiz, Jeff Gonzalez.

Tomás Oliva is a Democratic candidate for California State Assembly District 36 in the 2026 election. He previously served on the El Centro City Council from 2018 to March 2025, including a term as mayor, where he focused on local healthcare initiatives and preserving hospital services. Professionally, Oliva works as an adjunct community college professor at Imperial Valley College and as a senior field representative for U.S. Representative Raul Ruiz. He resides in El Centro, California.