Juan Carrillo

Juan Carrillo
Official portrait, 2022
Member of the California State Assembly from the 39th district
Assumed office
December 5, 2022
Preceded byLuz Rivas
Personal details
Born
PartyDemocratic[2][3]
Alma materCollege of the Desert
California State Polytechnic University

Juan Carrillo is an American politician.[4] He serves as a Democratic member for the 39th district of the California State Assembly, which includes Palmdale, Lake Los Angeles, Adelanto, and Victorville.

Life and career

Carrillo was born in Guadalajara, Mexico. At the age of fifteen, he emigrated to the United States. He attended Garfield High School, College of the Desert and California State Polytechnic University.[5]

Carrillo is a former member of the Palmdale City Council.[5]

In June 2022, Carrillo easily defeated former State Assemblymember Steve Fox and Andrew Rosenthal in the non-partisan primary election for the 39th district of the California State Assembly. In November 2022, he defeated Paul Marsh in the general election, winning 56% of the votes.[6] He succeeded Luz Rivas and assumed his office on December 5, 2022.[7][8]

Electoral history

Palmdale City Council

2016 Palmdale City Council 4th district election[9]
Candidate Votes %
Juan Carrillo 3,811 52.4
Sandy Corrales 3,465 47.6
Total votes 7,276 100.0
2018 Palmdale City Council 4th district election[10]
Candidate Votes %
Juan Carrillo (incumbent) 5,124 64.9
Oscar Aleman 2,772 35.1
Total votes 7,896 100.0

California State Assembly

2022 California State Assembly 39th district election[11][12]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Paul Andre Marsh 13,572 38.1
Democratic Juan Carrillo 10,706 30.0
Democratic Andrea Rosenthal 7,746 21.7
Democratic Steve G. Fox 3,615 10.1
Total votes 35,639 100.0
General election
Democratic Juan Carrillo 37,531 57.0
Republican Paul Andre Marsh 28,291 43.0
Total votes 65,822 100.0
Democratic hold
2024 California State Assembly 39th district election[13][14]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Juan Carrillo (incumbent) 22,339 53.3
Republican Paul Marsh 19,565 46.7
Total votes 41,904 100.0
General election
Democratic Juan Carrillo (incumbent) 72,152 57.7
Republican Paul Marsh 52,871 42.3
Total votes 125,023 100.0
Democratic hold

References

  1. ^ "Biography". Official Website - Assemblymember Juan Carrillo. Retrieved December 28, 2025.
  2. ^ "Send Menjivar, Carrillo and McKinnor to Sacramento". Los Angeles Times. September 19, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  3. ^ Gatlin, Allison (November 9, 2022). "Carrillo setting the pace in race for new District 39 seat". Antelope Valley Press. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  4. ^ "Endorsement: Send Juan Carrillo to Sacramento to represent Antelope Valley in the state Assembly". Los Angeles Times. May 12, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Council Member Juan Carrillo". City of Palmdale. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  6. ^ "California State Assembly: November 2022 General Election Results", California State Assembly
  7. ^ "Juan Carrillo Sworn in as District 39 Assemblymember". December 5, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  8. ^ "Carrillo is sworn in to represent eastern AV in Assembly". Antelope Valley Press. December 7, 2022. Retrieved December 10, 2022.
  9. ^ "General Election - November 8, 2016". Los Angeles County. December 2, 2016. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
  10. ^ "General Election - November 6, 2018". Los Angeles County. November 30, 2018. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
  11. ^ "Primary Election - Statement of the Vote, June 7, 2022" (PDF). Secretary of State of California. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  12. ^ "General Election - Statement of the Vote, November 8, 2022 - State Assembly" (PDF). Secretary of State of California. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  13. ^ "March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election - State Assemblymember" (PDF). Secretary of State of California. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
  14. ^ "November 5, 2024, General Election - State Assemblymember" (PDF). Secretary of State of California. Retrieved October 1, 2025.