Ben Hueso

Ben Hueso
Member of the California State Senate from the 40th district
In office March 21, 2013 – December 5, 2022
Preceded by	Juan Vargas
Succeeded by	Steve Padilla[1]
Member of the California State Assembly
In office December 6, 2010 – March 21, 2013
Preceded by	Mary Salas
Succeeded by	Lorena Gonzalez
Constituency	79th district (2010–2012) 80th district (2012–2013)
Member of San Diego City Council representing the 8th District
In office December 5, 2005 – December 6, 2010
Preceded by	Ralph Inzunza
Succeeded by	David Alvarez
Personal details
Born	(1969-09-02) September 2, 1969 (age 54) San Diego, California, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Laura Campa
Children	4
Residence(s)	Logan Heights, California
Alma mater	University of California, Los Angeles (BA) San Diego State University
Occupation	Small businessman

Benjamin Hueso (born September 2, 1969)^[2] is an American businessman and politician who served in the California State Senate. A Democrat, he represented the 40th Senate District, which encompassed Imperial County and the border regions of San Diego County.

Hueso served as Chair of the California Latino Legislative Caucus. He previously served as vice-chair from 2015 to 2016.

Hueso was elected to the State Senate in a 2013 special election to replace then-Senator Juan Vargas, who was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2012.^[3] Before being elected to the State Senate, he served in the California State Assembly, representing the 80th Assembly District from 2012 to 2013 and the 79th Assembly District from 2010 to 2012.^[4] Prior to that, he served on the San Diego City Council, including two years as Council President.