Congressman Takano and Supervisor Medina Endorse Paco Licea for State Assembly
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January 23, 2026
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JURUPA VALLEY, CA – Today, Congressman Mark Takano and Riverside County Supervisor Jose Medina endorsed small business owner Paco Licea in California’s 58th Assembly District.
Congressman Takano has represented Riverside County in Congress for the past thirteen years.
Prior to his election to the Riverside County Board of Supervisors, Jose Medina served in the State Assembly representing Riverside County from 2012-2022.
“I am delighted to endorse Paco Licea for State Assembly,” Congressman Takano stated. “Throughout his career in business and in local civic leadership roles, Paco has consistently prioritized the well-being of Inland Empire families. I eagerly anticipate collaborating with Paco to reduce expenses for families, safeguard access to healthcare, enhance public education, and uphold the rights and dignity of our immigrant communities.”
“Paco Licea is the Democrat we can count on to stand up for working people, expand access to affordable healthcare, lower housing costs, and protect public education,” said Supervisor Medina. “The child of hardworking immigrants and raised in the Inland Empire, Paco understands our economic challenges and strengths as a region. He’s uniquely equipped to address our affordability crisis and improve quality of life in our region.”
“I’m honored to earn the endorsements of two devoted public servants in Congressman Takano and Supervisor Medina,” said Licea. “I will continue to seek their guidance and input as wework together to create more good-paying jobs, lower costs for families, expand access to healthcare, and make a quality education affordable for all.”
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About Paco Licea
Born and raised in the Inland Empire, Paco Licea is a small business owner and the son of hardworking Mexican immigrants. His father worked in the Vineyards and as a restaurant chef to make ends meet for his family. Paco started working at a young age, picking grapes, painting homes, and flipping burgers at McDonald’s to help his family. Through Pell Grants and relentless determination, he became the first in his family to attend college, working multiple jobs to pay his way.
A proud dad and dedicated community member, Paco always shows up for his family and community. He has served the Inland Empire in various leadership roles, including as President of the Inland Valley Association of Realtors (IV AR), a member of the Riverside County D.A. fraud task force, and board member for the City of Riverside Library Foundation.
Paco is running for State Assembly because he believes that Inland Empire families today are being left behind due to California’s affordability crisis. In Sacramento, he’ll fight every day to build more affordable housing, address the homelessness crisis, improve public safety, and create better-paying jobs so that every family has a fair shot at success.