Antonio Mendoza (born April 22, 1971) is an American politician who served in the California State Senate.
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.
He could not vote on legislation during that period, while contesting the suspension.
Before a vote for expulsion was to be taken by the State Senate due to the released findings of an investigation that determined he likely engaged in a pattern of unwanted advances and sexually suggestive behavior toward six women, including four subordinates, over the last decade, Mendoza resigned on February 22, 2018.He was a member of the California Latino Legislative Caucus.
Prior to being elected to the State Senate in 2014, Mendoza served in the California State Assembly, representing the 56th Assembly District.
Before his service in the Legislature, Mendoza was a fourth grade teacher in East Los Angeles, and served as a Mayor and City Councilmember in Artesia.