Rivas failed speaker takeover attempt

Assemblyman Robert Rivas Sworn In As Next Speaker Of the California Assembly

June 30, 2023 5:40 pmJune 30, 2023 5:40 pm

Assemblyman Robert Rivas (D-Hollister) was sworn in as the new Speaker of the California Assembly on Friday, replacing Assemblyman Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) after a years-long power struggle. Born in Henderson, Nevada, Rivas grew up in the farm communities of Paicines...

Assembly Speaker Rendon Successfully Fends Off Leadership Challenge By Rivas

June 1, 2022 12:03 pm

Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon (D-Lakewood) managed to hold off Assemblyman Robert Rivas (D-Salina) from taking over as Speaker by reaffirming majority support, following a six-hour closed door meeting on Tuesday in Sacramento. The takeover bid by Rivas had only started...