Wendy Maria Carrillo Dono (born August 10, 1980) is a Salvadoran-born American politician who served in the California State Assembly from 2017 to 2024. A member of the Democratic Party, she represented the 52nd State Assembly district, encompassing parts of northeastern Los Angeles and East Los Angeles. She was sworn into office by Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon on December 16, 2017, after winning the special election to succeed Congressman Jimmy Gomez. Carrillo is the first Salvadoran immigrant and the first formerly illegal immigrant to be elected to the State Assembly.
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10 August 1980 (age 45) El Salvador
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Zodiac | Leo |
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