Juan Alanis (politician) explained

Juan Alanis
Term Start:December 5, 2022
Predecessor:Kevin Mullin (redistricted)
State Assembly:California
District:22nd
Birth Date:17 June 1978
Birth Place:Modesto, California
Spouse:Barbara Alanis
Children:3
Residence:Modesto, California
Profession:Politician, sheriff
Alma Mater:California State University, Stanislaus (B.A.)
Party:Republican

Juan Alanis (born June 17, 1978) is an American politician who is currently serving in the California State Assembly for the 22nd district since 2022. Previously, he was the Sergeant for the Stanislaus County Sheriff from 1995 to 2022.

Early life and education

Alanis was born on June 17, 1978, in Modesto, California, growing up in the neighboring city of Riverbank. As a sophomore at Riverbank High School, he joined the Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps. With the help of a resource officer, he was hired as a part-time employee for the Sheriff's office as part of the Sheriff's Explorers Program. He later attended Modesto Junior College and California State University, Stanislaus, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2017.[1]

Political career

In 2017, he announced his campaign for Stanislaus County Sheriff to succeed Adam Christianson, going against Patterson Police Chief Jeff Dirkse and Deputy Sheriff Tom Letras.[2] [3] Alanis lost against Dirkse in the election with 48.13%.

In 2021, Alanis again announced his campaign for sheriff against Jeff Dirkse, but after the newly redrawn 22nd district of the California State Assembly placed Modesto into the district, Alanis withdrew from the sheriff election and announced his campaign for State Assembly.[4] [5] [6] In the general election, he went against Democrat Jessica Self, with Alanis defeating Self to become a member of the Assembly.[7] He was sworn in on December 5, 2022, and was placed on the Public Safety, Agriculture, and Water committees.[8] [9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Know Your Legislator: Juan Alanis. April 4, 2023. Cortez, Joe. Turlock Journal.
  2. Web site: Sheriff candidates discuss issues at Thursday’s forum. February 1, 2018. Patterson Irrigator . Tank Town Media.
  3. Web site: Three want to be sheriff. February 21, 2018. Ceres Courier.
  4. Web site: Dirkse, Alanis in Sheriff’s race. August 2, 2021. Ceres Courier.
  5. Web site: Alanis exits Sheriff’s race to run for new Assembly seat. Martin, Angelina. February 8, 2022. Turlock Journal.
  6. Web site: Alanis, Condit jump into Assembly race. February 11, 2022. Ceres Courier.
  7. Web site: Juan Alanis leads Jessica Self in race for Assembly District 22. November 9, 2022. Farrow, Deke. The Modesto Bee.
  8. Web site: Juan Alanis takes oath to join state Assembly. December 5, 2022. Ceres Courier.
  9. Web site: Alanis to serve on Assembly Public Safety, Ag and Water committees. January 20, 2023. Turlock Journal.