Evan Low | |
|---|---|
 Low in 2016 | |
| Member of the California State Assembly | |
| In office December 1, 2014 – November 30, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Fong |
| Succeeded by | Patrick Ahrens |
| Constituency | 28th district (2014–2022) 26th district (2022–2024) |
| Mayor of Campbell | |
| In office December 1, 2009 – December 1, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Michael Kotowski |
| Succeeded by | Jeff Cristina |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 5, 1983 San Jose, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | De Anza College (AA) San Jose State University (BA) |
Evan Low (born June 5, 1983) is an American politician who served in the California State Assembly from 2014 to 2024.[1] A member of the Democratic Party, he represented the 26th Assembly district, which encompasses parts of Silicon Valley, including Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara and portions of northern and western San Jose. He was a member of the California Legislative LGBT Caucus (and served as chair from 2017 to 2018 and 2021 to 2022), and served as Chair of the California Asian American & Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus.
Prior to his election in the Assembly in 2014, Low served as Mayor and City Councilmember in Campbell, California. On January 15, 2020, Low was named national co-chair of Andrew Yang's presidential campaign.[2] He was a candidate in the 2024 election to succeed Anna Eshoo as the U.S. representative from California's 16th congressional district, losing to Sam Liccardo in the general election.
- ^ "Election results, Santa Clara County, November 2014". The Mercury News. November 4, 2014. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
- ^ "Bay Area Reporter :: Gay CA Assemblyman Low to co-chair Yang presidential campaign".