A Democrat, he represented the 32nd Senate District, which encompasses Buena Park and the Gateway Cities of Los Angeles County. In January 2018, the State Senate voted to suspend him for 60 days to investigate allegations of sexual harassment.
As a Democrat, he served the 32nd Senate District, covering Buena Park and the Los Angeles County Gateway Cities. In January 2018, the California State Senate decided to temporarily remove him from office for 60 days to examine claims of workplace harassment.