Assemblymember Hector De La Torre represents the 50th Assembly District, which includes eight cities in southeast Los Angeles County - Bell, Bell Gardens, Bellflower, Commerce, Cudahy, Downey, Lynwood, South Gate as well as the unincorporated neighborhoods of Florence-Graham, and  Walnut Park.  He was elected November 2004.

Assemblymember De La Torre serves on the following standing committees: Budget, Health, Local Government, Public Safety, and the Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health and Human Services.

De La Torre has worked to bring healthcare solutions to the residents of the 50th Assembly District and pushed for the passage of landmark legislation to guarantee transparency in healthcare insurance policies throughout California.  He has fought to re-invest in our educational system, improve our water system, create awareness of recycled water, and tackle local infrastructure needs.  In addition, he has successfully expanded eligibility for state financial aid for students attending college.
 
De La Torre has a longstanding track record for championing legislation to ensure the integrity and accountability of public officials.  During his legislative tenure he has succeed in passing key bills to hold government entities accountable and financially responsible for safeguarding taxpayer money.  Examples include Assembly Bill 11 to reduce unethical practices by city councils, Assembly Bill 2753 prohibiting recalled elected officials from spending city funds when not authorized and Assembly Bill 2092 aimed at restoring public trust by assuring persons with a felony conviction cannot hold public office.

Prior to serving in the Assembly, he served eight-years on the city council of his native city of South Gate, including 2 years as mayor.  He is largely credited for leading South Gate residents in a grassroots campaign to recall corrupt elected officials, stabilize the city’s financial condition, and rebuild public trust. 

Assemblymember De La Torre has worked to enhance the quality of life in the 50th Assembly District by ensuring funding to build new parks, investing in local infrastructure, attracting economic development, and improving police and community relations.  He has also worked as an advocate for new and better school facilities to alleviate overcrowding.

Assemblymember De La Torre holds a B.A. in Diplomacy and World Affairs from Occidental College and undertook graduate studies at The George Washington University.  He was appointed the Assistant to the Deputy Secretary of Labor in the Clinton Administration.

De La Torre has previously worked as a corporate project manager.  Most recently, he served as a judicial administrator with the Superior Court in Los Angeles County.

Assemblymember De La Torre and his wife, Christine, live in South Gate with their children Elinor, Henrik, and Emilia.