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Joshua Hoover

Republican

State Assembly · Assembly District 7

In office
2022–present
BiographyReporting (Tier 3) · reviewed

Josh Hoover was born in Folsom and now lives there with his wife, Nicole, and their three children. He served on the Folsom Cordova Unified School Board and worked for 11 years as a legislative aide. Before his election to the Assembly, he was chief of staff to Assemblymember Kevin Kiley. Hoover entered the race for the newly drawn 7th Assembly District in January 2022, finished second in the primary and defeated incumbent Ken Cooley in November. Two years later, he won a second term by an eight-point margin.

ROOTS AND FORMATION

Hoover earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and public policy from the University of California, Los Angeles, followed by a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Southern California. He also worked for 11 years as a legislative aide. Before his election to the Assembly, he served as Kiley’s chief of staff.

That work gave Hoover experience in the Legislature before he held a seat there himself. He also served on the Folsom Cordova Unified School Board. The two roles involved different parts of government: one involved working for an Assembly member, while the other involved service on a local school board.

Hoover is Latino. He was born in Folsom, where he now lives. His documented biography includes study in political science, public policy and public administration, along with legislative staffing and local school-board service.

THE PATH TO OFFICE

Hoover announced his Assembly campaign in January 2022, seeking the newly drawn 7th District. He placed second in California’s nonpartisan blanket primary and advanced to the general election against incumbent Democratic Assemblymember Ken Cooley.

The November result displaced the incumbent and moved Hoover from working for an Assembly member to becoming one. He assumed office on December 5, 2022. Having worked as a legislative aide for 11 years, Hoover entered the Assembly with prior experience on a legislative staff.

His first reelection came in 2024 against Citrus Heights City Councilwoman Porsche Middleton. Hoover won a second term 54% to 46%. That result marked his second general-election victory in two cycles—first over a sitting Assembly member, then over a city council member.

THE POLICY SIGNATURE

Hoover’s documented biography does not identify a particular bill, committee assignment, budget vote or issue campaign associated with him. The roles it does identify are legislative aide, Assembly chief of staff, school board member and Assembly member.

His school board service involved local public-school governance. As an Assembly member, he represents the 7th District. Beyond those roles, the documented record does not establish a signature constituency or a particular organized interest at the center of his work.

Hoover has experience both on a legislative staff and as an Assembly member. He worked as a legislative aide for 11 years, served as a chief of staff, served on the Folsom Cordova Unified School Board and defeated an incumbent for the Assembly. His documented record therefore includes legislative staff work, school-board service and membership in the state Legislature.

Record of service
  • State Assembly · Assembly District 7 · 2022–present
BiographyReporting (Tier 3) · reviewed before publication

Josh Hoover was born in Folsom and now lives there with his wife, Nicole, and their three children. He served on the Folsom Cordova Unified School Board and worked for 11 years as a legislative aide. Before his election to the Assembly, he was chief of staff to Assemblymember Kevin Kiley. Hoover entered the race for the newly drawn 7th Assembly District in January 2022, finished second in the primary and defeated incumbent Ken Cooley in November. Two years later, he won a second term by an eight-point margin.

ROOTS AND FORMATION

Hoover earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and public policy from the University of California, Los Angeles, followed by a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Southern California. He also worked for 11 years as a legislative aide. Before his election to the Assembly, he served as Kiley’s chief of staff.

That work gave Hoover experience in the Legislature before he held a seat there himself. He also served on the Folsom Cordova Unified School Board. The two roles involved different parts of government: one involved working for an Assembly member, while the other involved service on a local school board.

Hoover is Latino. He was born in Folsom, where he now lives. His documented biography includes study in political science, public policy and public administration, along with legislative staffing and local school-board service.

THE PATH TO OFFICE

Hoover announced his Assembly campaign in January 2022, seeking the newly drawn 7th District. He placed second in California’s nonpartisan blanket primary and advanced to the general election against incumbent Democratic Assemblymember Ken Cooley.

The November result displaced the incumbent and moved Hoover from working for an Assembly member to becoming one. He assumed office on December 5, 2022. Having worked as a legislative aide for 11 years, Hoover entered the Assembly with prior experience on a legislative staff.

His first reelection came in 2024 against Citrus Heights City Councilwoman Porsche Middleton. Hoover won a second term 54% to 46%. That result marked his second general-election victory in two cycles—first over a sitting Assembly member, then over a city council member.

THE POLICY SIGNATURE

Hoover’s documented biography does not identify a particular bill, committee assignment, budget vote or issue campaign associated with him. The roles it does identify are legislative aide, Assembly chief of staff, school board member and Assembly member.

His school board service involved local public-school governance. As an Assembly member, he represents the 7th District. Beyond those roles, the documented record does not establish a signature constituency or a particular organized interest at the center of his work.

Hoover has experience both on a legislative staff and as an Assembly member. He worked as a legislative aide for 11 years, served as a chief of staff, served on the Folsom Cordova Unified School Board and defeated an incumbent for the Assembly. His documented record therefore includes legislative staff work, school-board service and membership in the state Legislature.

The record

6,091 events, each with its source
VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 100

AB 100 GABRIEL Concurrence in Senate Amendments Appeal the Decision of the Speaker By DEMAIO

VoteAbsent
Voted Absent on ACR 61

ACR 61 Stefani Consent Calendar Second Day Regular Session

Cosponsored
Cosponsored AR 32

Relative to 2025 Cambodian Genocide Memorial Week.

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 281

Do pass

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 948

Do pass as amended

VoteNay
Voted Nay on AB 727

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

VoteNay
Voted Nay on AB 908

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1230

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 860

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 422

Do pass as amended, and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 453

Do pass as amended, and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1306

Do pass as amended, and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar

VoteAbsent
Voted Absent on AB 640

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1009

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1369

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1005

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 962

Do pass. To Consent Calendar

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 291

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Labor and Employment]

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AJR 7

Be adopted. To third reading

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1264

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials]

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1111

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Transportation]

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1007

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Housing and Community Development]

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1154

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 726

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1141

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Transportation] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 693

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

VoteNay
Voted Nay on AB 761

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Revenue and Taxation]

VoteAbsent
Voted Absent on AB 632

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 409

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Higher Education]

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 467

Do pass as amended

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 503

Do pass. To Consent Calendar

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 772

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 811

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 670

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 428

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1206

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1479

Do pass. To Consent Calendar

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 810

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Privacy and Consumer Protection]

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 259

Do pass as amended

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 821

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 329

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 395

Do pass as amended, and be re-referred to the Committee on [Higher Education] with recommendation: To Consent Calendar

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1401

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Privacy and Consumer Protection]

VoteAbsent
Voted Absent on AB 235

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

Cosponsored
Cosponsored AR 31

Relative to Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Denim Day.

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 39

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Utilities and Energy]

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1271

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Business and Professions]

VoteNay
Voted Nay on AB 49

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Judiciary]

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 477

Do pass and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]

VoteYea
Voted Yea on AB 1123

Do pass as amended and be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]