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Rudy Reyes
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Rudy Reyes in Santee, California, 2011
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| Born | February 27, 1977 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | San Diego State University (BS) California Western School of Law (JD) |
| Occupation | Science teacher, chef |
| Known for | ... rights activism |
| Political party | Legal ... Now |
Rudy Reyes, born on February 27, 1977, is an American teacher, actor, and chef. He is also known for being an archaeologist and an activist for ... rights. Many people recognize him from the TV show MasterChef, where he was a contestant on the fourth season.
Rudy Reyes is from California. He is famous for his brave actions during the Cedar Fire in 2003. He also helps young people who have survived burns. He is a spokesperson for United Way and the Burn Institute, which are organizations that help people.
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Rudy Reyes: A Fire Hero
Rudy Reyes lived in San Diego County, California, when the Cedar Fire happened in 2003. This was a very large wildfire. During the fire, Rudy helped other people get to safety first. After helping others, he became trapped by the fire himself.
To protect himself, Rudy soaked himself in a shower. Then, he ran over a mile through the burning area. He suffered burns on about 70 percent of his body. He also lost one ear and part of a finger.
Rudy has had many surgeries to help him heal. .....
Early Activism for Change
Four years after the Cedar Fire, another big wildfire, the Witch Creek wildfire, hit San Diego County in 2007. After this, Rudy Reyes became concerned about how public money was being used. He thought the money should be used for fire prevention and building hospitals. ..... This law was approved by voters in 1996.
Rudy ran for a position on the San Diego County Board of Supervisors against Dianne Jacob in 2008. He did not win, but he received more than 20,000 votes. This was about 22 percent of all the votes.
Rudy Reyes in the 2010s
Appearing in a Film
..... The film was called How ... Won the West. He worked with the producer and director Kevin Booth. Rudy appeared in the film as himself.
Running for Office
Rudy Reyes ran for public office several times in the early 2010s. In 2010, he ran for the Santee, California, City Council. In 2012, he ran for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors again. He also ran for Santee Mayor in 2012, challenging the mayor who had been in office for 12 years, Randy Voepel.
Speaking Out Against a Power Plant
In 2012, Rudy Reyes, who is an archaeologist, spoke out against a proposed power plant. This plant, called the Quail Brush power plant, was planned for San Diego, near Santee. The Santee City Council also opposed the plant.
Competing on MasterChef
In 2013, Rudy Reyes was a contestant on the TV show MasterChef. He appeared in the very first episode of the show's fourth season. This show is a reality competition where people cook and compete.
Running for Supervisor Again
Rudy Reyes ran for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors again in 2016. He was the only Democratic candidate running against the Republican leader, Dianne Jacob. Rudy's campaign focused on increasing fire protections. ..... In the primary election on June 7, he received over 38,000 votes, which was almost 27 percent. He did not win this election.
Santee City Council Campaign
In 2018, Rudy Reyes ran for the Santee City Council for District 2. He was supported by the San Diego Democratic Party. He received 1,510 votes in the election on November 6, which was more than 31 percent. He was not successful in this election.
Rudy Reyes in the 2020s
Vice-Presidential Campaigns
..... This primary was held on Super Tuesday, March 5. Rudy received 365 votes, which was about fourteen percent of the votes in a race with six candidates. In May 2024, Dennis Schuller, who became the party's presidential nominee, chose Rudy Reyes as his running mate. Their campaign for the November 5 election was certified in several states and territories.
Personal Life and Education
Rudy Reyes graduated from El Capitan High School in Lakeside, California. He studied at San Diego State University, where he earned degrees in archaeology and anthropology. He also has a degree from California Western School of Law. .....
Political Races
Rudy Reyes has run for public office many times. Here are some of the positions he has sought:
- San Diego County Board of Supervisors in 2008, 2012, and 2016
- Santee, California, City Council in 2008, 2010, and 2018
- Santee Mayor in 2012
Television and Film Appearances
Rudy Reyes appeared as himself in the 2010 documentary film How ... Won the West. He was also a contestant on the reality television competition MasterChef. He appeared in the first episode of Season 4 of the American show in 2013.
