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Phil Soto was born in Los Angeles, California, on March 3, 1926. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. After college, he worked as a teacher and a social worker before entering politics. In 1962, Soto was elected to the California State Assembly, where he served for four years. In 1966, he was elected to the California State Senate, where he served for eight years. During his time in the Senate, he was a strong advocate for civil rights and environmental protection. In 1974, Soto was elected to the United States House of Representatives, where he served for eight years. During his time in Congress, he was a strong advocate for civil rights, environmental protection, and economic development. In 1982, Soto was appointed to the California Supreme Court, where he served for six years. After leaving the court, he returned to private practice. Phil Soto is currently 91 years old. He is 5ft 8in tall and has a slim build. He is single and has no children. Phil Soto has an estimated net worth of $2 million. He has earned his wealth through his career in politics and law.

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Age 98 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 3 March, 1926
Birthday 3 March
Birthplace Los Angeles, California
Date of death (1997-11-04)
Died Place Pomona, California, US
Nationality United States

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His wife is Nell Soto (m.1949)

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Phil Soto Net Worth

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1997

Soto died of cancer at his home in Pomona, California on November 4, 1997 at the age of 71. He was married to Nell Soto, who later also served in the California State Legislature.

1988

He later was appointed by President Lyndon B. Johnson to help set up economic development and job training programs in East Los Angeles. Soto retired in 1988 as director of the Small Business Administration's minority business development program.

1966

Soto was active in union and civil rights causes, and marched with Cesar Chavez from Delano to Sacramento in March and April 1966, one of the United Farm Workers' most famous worker's rights demonstrations. In a show of support, he voluntarily spent a night in jail with Chavez, and later spent another night in jail with UFW President Dolores Huerta after she was arrested for organizing farm workers.

1958

Soto was a driving force behind the establishment of cityhood for La Puente, California, a formerly unincorporated area of East Los Angeles. He served on the La Puente City Council from 1958 to 1962, before he was elected to the 50th Assembly District surrounding La Puente in the 1962 election. Soto represented the La Puente area in the California Assembly for two two-year terms, from 1962 to 1966. He and another Latino Democrat from the San Gabriel Valley, John Moreno, were the first Latinos elected into statewide office in California in the 20th century.

1926

Philip Soto (March 3, 1926 – November 4, 1997) was one of the first Latinos elected to the California State Legislature in the twentieth century and was an early role model for contemporary Latino politicians.

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