Richard Roth (politician)

Richard D. Roth
Official portrait, 2013
Member of the California Senate
from the 31st district
In office
December 3, 2012  November 30, 2024
Preceded byRobert Dutton
Succeeded bySabrina Cervantes
Personal details
Born (1950-11-06) November 6, 1950
Columbus, Ohio, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseCindy
Residence(s)Riverside, California, U.S.
Alma materMiami University (BA)
Emory University (JD)
ProfessionAttorney
WebsiteOfficial website
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Air Force
Years of service1972–2007
RankMajor General

Richard Dale Roth (born November 6, 1950) is an American politician who previously served in the California State Senate from 2012 to 2024. A Democrat, he represented the 31st Senate District, encompassing northwestern Riverside County, including the cities of Corona, Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, Moreno Valley, Norco, Perris, and Riverside.

Prior to being elected to the state senate in 2012, Roth served as a major general in the United States Air Force, and as a practicing attorney.