Bill Essayli
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Bill Essayli | |
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Member of the California State Assembly from the 63rd district | |
Assumed office December 5, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Anthony Rendon (redistricting) |
Personal details | |
Born | Bilal Ali Essayli November 24, 1985[1] Corona, California |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Chapman University School of Law |
Bilal Ali "Bill" Essayli is an American lawyer and politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. He is the first Muslim elected to the California State Assembly. A Republican, he represents California's 63rd State Assembly district, which includes Canyon Lake, Corona, Eastvale, Lake Elsinore, Menifee, Norco, Riverside, Temescal Valley, and Woodcrest.[2]
Early life
Essayli's parents are immigrants from Lebanon who fled to the country to escape its civil war.[citation needed]
Education
Essayli is the first member of his family to graduate from college. He received his undergraduate degree from the Kellogg Honors College of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Chapman University School of Law.[citation needed]
Career
Essayli served as an
Political campaigns
In 2018, Essayli ran for the California State Assembly against incumbent Democrat Sabrina Cervantes. He lost the election, but made a strong showing, which raised his local profile.
In 2022, Essayli ran for the state Assembly in the newly created 63rd Assembly District. He defeated Eastvale Mayor Clint Lorimore in the primary and businesswoman Fauzia Rizvi in the general election.
Personal life
Essayli is the first
References
- ^ "JoinCalifornia - Bill Essayli".
- ^ "Biography - AD63 | ESSAYLI". 12 November 2021. Retrieved 2022-12-22.
- ^ "Bill Essayli for Assembly".
- ^ Christopher, Ben (5 May 2018). ""I'm not running for president": How the California Republican Party tries to put on a new face in the era of Trump". Calmatters.
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