Norma Torres — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Currently serves as a U.S. Representative for California's 35th congressional district
Member of the Democratic Party
Previously served as a member of the California State Senate representing the 32nd district
Served on the Pomona city council and as mayor of Pomona
Member of the Committee on Appropriations and Committee on House Administration for the 118th Congress
Earned a bachelor's degree in labor studies from the National Labor College in 2012
Led a 1994 campaign to require the hiring of bilingual 9-1-1 operators

Biography

Norma Judith Torres is an American politician who currently serves as a member of the United States House of Representatives for California's 35th congressional district. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously held office in the California State Senate, representing the 32nd district, and served as mayor of Pomona. Born Norma Judith Barillas in Guatemala, she immigrated to the United States at age five, later becoming a legal resident and gaining citizenship in 1992.