For Immediate Release: November 3, 2026
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Congressman Gil Cisneros Re-Elected as Representative of California’s 31st Congressional District
Covina, CA – Today, Congressman Gil Cisneros, announced his victorious re-election to represent California’s 31st Congressional District.
“I am grateful to be returning to Congress to represent the people of California’s 31st district,” said Congressman Cisneros. “Thank you for putting your trust in me and allowing me to be your voice. I want to thank my wife Jacki, my boys Christopher and Alexander, and all my family, friends, and staff for their tireless support through the years.Public service is central to my life and serving as your representative has been the greatest honor. In Congress, I have fought everyday to bring healthcare, funding, and critical resources back home to the San Gabriel Valley, and I am ready to continue that fight.”
The newly drawn 31st Congressional District includes the cities of Azusa, Bradbury, Chino, Covina, Duarte, Glendora, Industry, Irwindale, La Puente, La Verne, Monrovia, Montclair, Pomona, San Dimas, Walnut, and will stretch across both Los Angeles and San Bernardino Counties. 70% of the new district lines are within the current 31st District that Congressman Cisneros represents.
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Gil Cisneros is the former Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, and the Military’s Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer. A former U.S. Naval Officer, Cisneros was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal (2), the National Defense Medal, and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for his exemplary service to his country.
From 2018 to 2021, Cisneros served as U.S. representative for Los Angeles County in California’s 39th Congressional District, where he served on the Armed Services and Veterans Affairs committees.
Cisneros is an advocate and a co-founder of The Gilbert & Jacki Cisneros Foundation, an organization committed to improving the level of Hispanic education in the country and the lives of veterans. Cisneros’ dedication toward philanthropy began when he purchased a winning California Mega Millions lottery ticket in 2010. He then partnered with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund and the city of Pico Rivera, California to create Generation First Degree Pico Rivera, with the goal of putting a college degree in every Hispanic household in the city. His commitment to education led him to be appointed to former First Lady Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher Initiative’s advisory board.
*Gil Cisneros is a former Navy officer and the use of his military rank, job titles and photographs in uniform does not* imply endorsement by the Department of the Navy or the Department of Defense.
