Pilar Schiavo (born January 22, 1975) is an American physician and entrepreneur. She is a member of the California State Assembly, having represented the state's 40th District as a member of the Democratic Party since 2022.[1][2] The area represents parts of northwest San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley and Valencia.[3]

Pilar Schiavo
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 40th district
Assumed office
December 7, 2022
Preceded bySuzette Martinez Valladares
Personal details
Born (1975-01-22) January 22, 1975 (age 49)
Sonora, California
Political partyDemocratic
Children1
EducationSonoma State University
University of Massachusetts Amherst

Political career

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In her first campaign for political office, Schiavo defeated incumbent Republican Assemblywoman Suzette Valladares in the November 2022 election by 522 votes.[4][5] In 2022, Schiavo earned the endorsement of the Los Angeles Times, among dozens of others.

During her campaign, she was recommended by the Democratic Socialists of America Los Angeles chapter.[6]

Schiavo is currently running for re-election.[7]

Electoral history

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2022 California's 40th State Assembly district election[8][9]
Primary election
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Suzette Martinez Valladares (incumbent) 48,096 47.4
Democratic Pilar Schiavo 34,415 34.0
Democratic Annie E. Cho 18,891 18.6
Total votes 101,402 100%
General election
Democratic Pilar Schiavo 79,852 50.2
Republican Suzette Martinez Valladares (incumbent) 79,330 49.8
Total votes 159,182 100%
Democratic gain from Republican

References

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  1. ^ "Biography, CA Workforce Development Board".
  2. ^ "Official Website, Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo".
  3. ^ Ray, Lexis-Olivier (21 November 2022). "Dem. Assembly Candidate Pilar Schiavo Beats Republican Incumbent in Historically Conservative Santa Clarita Valley". L.A. TACO.
  4. ^ Roberts, Marissa. "CSUN alumna concedes in Santa Clarita district race". Daily Sundial.
  5. ^ "Schiavo sworn in as assemblywoman for District 40". Santa Clarita Valley Signal. 6 December 2022.
  6. ^ "The DSA-LA 2022 Primary Voter Guide".
  7. ^ "Schiavo Official Re-election Website".
  8. ^ "Primary Election - Statement of the Vote, June 7, 2022" (PDF). California Secretary of State. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
  9. ^ "General Election - Statement of the Vote, November 8, 2022 - State Assembly" (PDF). California Secretary of State. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
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