Biography

Senator  

Eloise Gómez Reyes  

Senator Eloise Gómez Reyes was elected to represent California’s 29th Senate District in 2024, continuing a long and distinguished career of public service to the Inland Empire. She previously served in the State Assembly beginning in 2016, where she quickly emerged as a respected leader. Over eight years, she was appointed to several key positions in the Democratic Caucus—including Assistant Majority Whip in 2018 and then Majority Leader in 2020—becoming the first Latina and only the fourth woman to serve in that role.

During her service in the Assembly, Eloise championed bills and issues that increase equity, opportunity, and inclusion in vulnerable communities throughout the state. These efforts include AB 2147, which led a national conversation on second chances for inmate firefighters, giving them a pathway to expunge their records and pursue a career in firefighting.

Education is a cornerstone issue for Reyes. With half a billion dollars left unused by California students, Reyes championed legislation requiring high school students to complete financial aid forms (FAFSA and CADAA). This has resulted in a steep and steady increase in financial aid awards and access to a quality education for students. 

Representing one of the most polluted regions in the nation, a core priority for Reyes is environmental justice. She has authored multiple laws and secured state budget investments to improve air, land, and water quality across the Inland Empire. Her legislation has strengthened protections for residents living near industrial activity by requiring stricter oversight of developers, warehouse operators, and local governments seeking to build new large-scale facilities in California—efforts that help communities feel seen, heard, and protected.

Earlier in her legislative tenure, Reyes also served on the Subcommittee on Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response, which developed recommendations that led to the creation of the Legislature’s independent Workplace Conduct Unit—an important step in improving workplace culture within the Capitol.

A proud daughter of immigrants, Reyes was the first Latina to open a law firm in the Inland Empire, where she provided critical legal services to underserved communities. She graduated from Colton High School, earned her A.A. from San Bernardino Valley College, her bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern California, and her law degree from Loyola Law School.