Al Rios
Incumbent
City of South Gate, Member of the City Council
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Overview
Al Rios is the Vice Mayor and a member of the South Gate City Council, first elected in 2017.1 He also works as Dean of Academic Affairs and a professor of political science at East Los Angeles College.1 At the college, his official biography says he helped create a student shuttle to the main campus.1
Campaign money
No summary of their campaign filings yet. They are posted by City of South Gate.
Endorsements
Sources
- Al Rios, City of South Gate. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- IBEW Local 18 — November 3, 2026 Voter Guide, IBEW Local 18. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Midterm Election: LA County Federation of Labor Endorsements (Official Voter Guide), Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- SEIU 721 COPE Slate, November 3, 2026 General Election, SEIU Local 721. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.