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Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (born June 30, 1972) is an American politician, businesswoman, and former educator who is a member of the California State Senate from the 23rd district. Elected in 2020, she is the first Republican Latina state senator in California's history.
Early life and education
Ochoa Bogh was born in California, the daughter of Mexican immigrants. As a child, she lived in Hawaii, Mexico, and Florida before settling in San Bernardino, California. She graduated from San Bernardino High School and the University of California, Santa Barbara. Bogh then earned her teaching credential from California State University, San Bernardino.
Career
After graduating from UC Santa Barbara, Ochoa Bogh worked as an English teacher. She also served on the Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District School Board. Ochoa Bogh has since worked as a real estate agent in Yucaipa.
In July 2019, Ochoa Bogh announced her candidacy for the California State Senate. In the nonpartisan blanket primary, she placed second in a field of five candidates, outpolling conservative Beaumont City Councilman Lloyd White. In the November general election, she defeated the Democratic nominee, San Bernardino School Board Trustee Abigail Medina, by a 5% margin and assumed office December 7, 2020. She is the first Latina California state senator of the Republican Party.
Personal life
Ochoa Bogh met her husband, Greg Bogh, while they were attending San Bernardino High School. Greg Bogh is also a member of the Yucaipa City Council. They have three children and live in Yucaipa, California.
Elections
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External links
Join California Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh
Profile at Vote Smart
Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh at Ballotpedia
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