sentences:  A member of the California Latino Legislative Caucus, he is the first Hispanic American to hold the former position in over 130 years.Prior to his election to the California State Senate, De León served in the California State Assembly, representing the 45th State Assembly district from 2006 to 2010.In 2019, he announced that he will be a candidate for the Los Angeles City Council in the 14th district in 2020.