From Engineer to Elected Official: The Rise of Senator Alex Padilla

Published on: 6/13/2025

Senator Alex Padilla, a son of Mexican immigrants, was raised in Los Angeles and attended MIT where he studied mechanical engineering. He served as a California State Senator from 2006, passing over 70 bills including climate change legislation, before becoming Secretary of State. In his role as Secretary, Padilla focused on increasing voter access and protecting election integrity.

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