Ben Hueso

Benjamin "Ben" Hueso (born September 2, 1969) is a Democratic politician from San Diego, California. He was elected to the California State Senate in a special election on March 12, 2013, representing the 40th district. Previously he served in the California State Assembly, representing the 80th District from 2012 to 2013 and the 79th district from 2010 to 2012. Prior to that he served on the San Diego City Council, including two years as city council president.

Education and career

Hueso was born in San Diego and grew up in Logan Heights. His parents were immigrants from Mexico and community activists, running an informal community medical clinic out of their home. He graduated from Point Loma High School and then from the University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in Sociology/Urban Studies and Planning. He studied at the University of Odessa, Ukraine and completed post-graduate work in Community and Economic Development at San Diego State University. He worked for the city as a redevelopment agency staffer and also owned his own business.