Dr. Sion Roy, a 44-year-old Indian American cardiologist, has officially launched his campaign for California State Senate in District 24, which encompasses West Los Angeles and Santa Monica. Currently serving as vice chair of the Santa Monica College Board, Roy is vying for the seat held by Sen. Ben Allen, who will be term-limited in 2026.
In his announcement, Roy, who tragically lost his family home in the Palisades fire, committed to advocating for “better access to healthcare, increased educational opportunities, and recovery and rebuilding from the devastation caused by the fire.” He promised to “cut the red tape” in Sacramento and bring vital resources to the community to help it rebuild. Roy emphasized that he’s personally invested in these challenges, stating, “I’m living this challenge alongside you,” and positioned himself as “a champion who will bring real solutions to these issues.”
Roy is a public health expert and associate professor at Harbor UCLA Public Hospital in Torrance, where he has mentored many students while advancing patient care for underserved communities. As the youngest president of the Los Angeles County Medical Association, Roy’s expertise was instrumental during the COVID-19 pandemic, helping to shape policies that prioritized equity, accessibility, and the well-being of all residents.
Elected to the Santa Monica College Board in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, Roy currently serves as vice chair, where he has been a champion of workforce development programs like the Certified Nursing Assistant & Home Health Aide Certificate programs. He also led the opening of the new Santa Monica College Malibu campus. A longtime advocate for K-12 education, he has served as PTA President for Webster Elementary in Malibu, spearheaded community initiatives, and helped pass Measure MM to improve local schools.
Roy earned his B.A. from Johns Hopkins University and his M.D. from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, following a year of service with AmeriCorps. He resides in Malibu with his wife, Kathy, and their son, Kiran.
