Assemblywoman Connie Conway
Assemblywoman Connie Conway, who represents Northeastern portions of San Bernardino County, including the cities of Barstow and Needles and communities of Lucerne Valley, Baker, Cima, and Mountain Pass, was elected by her colleagues as Assembly Minority Leader last month. She had lost her leadership position as Caucus Chair when she attempted a coup on Republican Leader Martin Garrick just prior to the November 2, 2010, election.
After Republicans unexpectedly lost an Assembly seat in November election, Conway was voted in as Assembly Minority Leader, ousting Garrick, leader of the Republican conservatives. Conway is a moderate Republican.