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Alex Lee

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Alex Lee
California State Assembly District 24
Tenure
2022 - Present
Term ends
2026
Years in position
3
Predecessor:Marc Berman (D)
Prior offices:
California State Assembly District 25
Years in office: 2020 - 2022
Predecessor:Kansen Chu (D)
Successor:Ash Kalra (D)
Compensation
Base salary
$132,703/year
Per diem
$236/day
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Education
Bachelor's
University of California, Davis, 2017
Personal
Birthplace
California
Religion
Agnostic
Profession
Policy advisor
Contact

Alex Lee (Democratic Party) is a member of theCalifornia State Assembly, representingDistrict 24. He assumed office on December 5, 2022. His current term ends on December 7, 2026.

Lee (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to theCalifornia State Assembly to representDistrict 24. He won in the general election onNovember 5, 2024.

Biography

Alex Lee was born inSan Jose, California. Lee earned an undergraduate degree from the University of California at Davis in 2017. His career experience includes working as a legislative policy advisor for theCalifornia State Senate andCalifornia State Assembly.[1]

Committee assignments

2025-2026

Lee was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Lee was assigned to the following committees:

Sponsored legislation

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according toBillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2024

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2024

General election

General election for California State Assembly District 24

IncumbentAlex Lee defeatedBob Brunton in the general election for California State Assembly District 24 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Alex Lee
Alex Lee (D)
 
66.1
 
105,150
Image of Bob Brunton
Bob Brunton (R)
 
33.9
 
53,936

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Total votes: 159,086
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 24

IncumbentAlex Lee andBob Brunton defeatedMarti Souza in the primary for California State Assembly District 24 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Alex Lee
Alex Lee (D)
 
68.3
 
45,605
✔
Image of Bob Brunton
Bob Brunton (R)
 
22.4
 
14,975
Marti Souza (R)
 
9.2
 
6,156

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Total votes: 66,736
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

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2022

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2022

General election

General election for California State Assembly District 24

IncumbentAlex Lee defeatedBob Brunton in the general election for California State Assembly District 24 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Alex Lee
Alex Lee (D) Candidate Connection
 
69.1
 
75,232
Image of Bob Brunton
Bob Brunton (R)
 
30.9
 
33,662

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Total votes: 108,894
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 24

IncumbentAlex Lee andBob Brunton defeatedKansen Chu,Teresa Keng, andLan Diep in the primary for California State Assembly District 24 on June 7, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Alex Lee
Alex Lee (D) Candidate Connection
 
38.5
 
26,531
✔
Image of Bob Brunton
Bob Brunton (R)
 
21.4
 
14,730
Image of Kansen Chu
Kansen Chu (D)
 
18.4
 
12,683
Image of Teresa Keng
Teresa Keng (D)
 
14.1
 
9,721
Image of Lan Diep
Lan Diep (D)
 
7.7
 
5,308

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Total votes: 68,973
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Endorsements

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2020

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2020

General election

General election for California State Assembly District 25

Alex Lee defeatedBob Brunton in the general election for California State Assembly District 25 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Alex Lee
Alex Lee (D) Candidate Connection
 
70.5
 
135,733
Image of Bob Brunton
Bob Brunton (R)
 
29.5
 
56,775

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Total votes: 192,508
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 25

The following candidates ran in the primary for California State Assembly District 25 on March 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Bob Brunton
Bob Brunton (R)
 
20.8
 
19,612
✔
Image of Alex Lee
Alex Lee (D) Candidate Connection
 
15.4
 
14,542
Anne Kepner (D)
 
13.6
 
12,823
Anna Song (D) Candidate Connection
 
12.7
 
11,992
Natasha Gupta (D)
 
10.4
 
9,778
Carmen Montano (D)
 
10.2
 
9,672
Image of Anthony Phan
Anthony Phan (D) Candidate Connection
 
7.2
 
6,780
Image of Roman Reed
Roman Reed (D) Candidate Connection
 
5.9
 
5,549
Image of Jim Canova
Jim Canova (D)
 
3.8
 
3,623

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Total votes: 94,371
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Candidate Connection

Alex Lee completedBallotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lee's responses.

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Alex Lee (李天明) represents California’s 25th Assembly District which includes the Alameda County communities of Fremont and Newark, and the Santa Clara County Communities of Milpitas, San Jose, and Santa Clara.

Assemblymember Lee was elected in 2020 and became the youngest Asian American legislator ever elected and first openly bisexual state legislator in California history at the age of 25.

In his first year in office, championed universal healthcare, renters rights, criminal justice reform, social housing, and a wealth tax on billionaires. He was named “Legislator of the Year'' by the Golden State Manufactured Home Owners League as well as the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice.

Previously, he worked on statewide policy regarding public safety, climate change, and education for California State Senator Henry Stern and Assemblymember Evan Low. Lee has been a Bay Area resident since birth and called both San Jose and Milpitas his home for all his life. He is a graduate of Milpitas High School and the University of California, Davis, where he served as Student Body President.

  • I was born and raised in this community, so I saw firsthand the effects of the skyrocketing price of housing. I am fighting for more affordable housing and renters protections.
  • We are the only campaign not accepting corporate interest money in this race, so I am accountable to you - the people.
  • As your current State Assemblymember, I continue to fight to guarantee healthcare for all.
I am passionate about creating housing solutions to tackle our housing crisis and increasing government transparency through election reform.

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2020

Candidate Connection

Alex Lee completedBallotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2020. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Lee's responses.

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My home is here in the Bay Area. Growing up, I saw more and more families struggling to build a future here. The rising cost of living is pushing friends and families around us farther away. Today I am running so we can fight for our home. I am committed to bringing affordable housing, investments in education, expanded transit, and climate adaptations to the Bay Area.

​After advocating and working in the State Capitol, I know I'm equipped to represent my community and develop policies to combat one of the greatest issues facing the Bay Area: the housing affordability crisis.

​I am more than just a bold vision- I have served in the State Assembly and Senate as a legislative policy advisor where I developed the legislative knowledge and leadership skills necessary to excel in the Assembly from day one. Assembly District 25 deserves a new generation of leadership and I am ready to fight for our future.

If you live in the cities of Fremont, Santa Clara, San José, Milpitas, and Newark, I hope to earn your vote and represent us.

  • Fix the Housing Affordability Crisis
  • Reinvest in Public Education
  • Eliminating Corporate Influence in Politics
• Comprehensively address the housing crisis and homelessness

• Re-invest in California education
• Build ecologically sustainable communities
• Improve transportation infrastructure

• Taking back democracy from corporate interests
Bernie Sanders; he has a long history of integrity and progressive values that does not bend with what is just popular at the time. He has worked tirelessly to create a movement that is about bringing our democracy back to the people and not for corporate special interests.
Doctor Who (tv series) - problem solving and helping people via wit and kindness not violence
Integrity (not behold to special interests and stands up for their values)

Listens (actively listens to the reasonable input of community members and advocates)

Policy Smart (can understand state legislative process)
Humility, active listening, quick learner, and strong empathy
To fight for a more just society, represent their communities, and make the best public policy for California
Making CA a more affordable, sustainable, and livable place to live for future generations
Legislative Policy Advisor for State Senator Henry Stern (2017-2019)
"All Quiet on the Western Front" by Erich Maria Remarque

A succinct yet profound anti-war novel. Highly recommend
I've struggled with expressing authentically my identities of being Asian American, LGBTQ, and coping with mental illness.
Term lengths and ideology. The State Assembly has shorter terms and is generally more moderate; this affects the political outcomes and legislation in each chamber
It is beneficial. I personally have benefitted from being a state legislative staffer so I have a unique experience of understanding the legislative process and state policy making. The learning curve is very steep and having prior experience reduces the time wasted on learning the rules and gives more time to act.
Yes; we need coalitions to pass progressive legislation and make impactful change
Assembly Committees:

Budget
Education
Elections and Redistricting
Higher Education
Housing and Community Development
Privacy and Consumer Protection
Public Safety
Revenue and Taxation
Transportation

Utilities and Energy
On the campaign trail, I've heard this story told countless times. I've heard how the Housing Affordability Crisis is affecting the daily lives of community members. Too often I hear folks say that if they had to try to settle down and buy their home today - they couldn't and wouldn't try. The Bay Area has become vastly unaffordable and unlivable for too many families. Too many people don't see a future that makes sense for them in the communities we grew up in and work in. This is also a personal struggle I'm very familiar with.

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Campaign finance summary

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Alex Lee campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024California State Assembly District 24Won general$730,236 $1,154,322
2022California State Assembly District 24Won general$1,067,648 $971,336
2020California State Assembly District 25Won general$365,063 N/A**
Grand total$2,162,947 $2,125,658
Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Scorecards

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2024

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2023

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In 2023, theCalifornia State Legislature was in session from January 1 to September 14.

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Legislators are scored on issues related to sexual and reproductive health.
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2022

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In 2022, theCalifornia State Legislature was in session from January 3 to August 31.

Legislators are scored on their votes on the association's position legislation.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the chamber.
Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to labor.
Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on issues pertaining to children.
Legislators are scored on their votes on LGBT issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to the interests of health care consumers.
Legislators are scored on how they voted on taxpayer-related issues.
Legislators are scored on issues related to sexual and reproductive health.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on issues related to sexual and reproductive health.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the organization.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy.
Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the interests of home care providers.


2021

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In 2021, theCalifornia State Legislature was in session from December 7 to September 10.

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Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
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Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on the association's position legislation.
Legislators are scored on their votes on issues pertaining to children.
Legislators are scored on their votes on LGBT issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to the interests of health care consumers.
Legislators are scored on how they voted on taxpayer-related issues.
Legislators are scored on issues related to sexual and reproductive health.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on the organization's priority legislation.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the interests of home care providers.


2020

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In 2020, theCalifornia State Legislature was in session from January 6 to August 31.

Legislators are scored on their votes on bills supported or opposed by the chamber.
Legislators are scored on their votes on the association's position legislation.
Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to labor.
Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on issues pertaining to children.
Legislators are scored on their votes on LGBT issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on issues related to the interests of health care consumers.
Legislators are scored on how they voted on taxpayer-related issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues.
Legislators are scored on issues related to sexual and reproductive health.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy.
Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.
Legislators are scored on their votes on the organization's priority legislation.
Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to the interests of home care providers.






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    Preceded by
    Marc Berman (D)    		California State Assembly District 24
    2022-Present    		Succeeded by
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    Kansen Chu (D)    		California State Assembly District 25
    2020-2022    		Succeeded by
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