This article is about Joe Baca, Jr., the former Assemblyman. For his father, see California Congressman Joe Baca.Joseph N. "Joe" Baca, Jr. (born October 8, 1969) is a high school teacher who served one term as a member of the California State Assembly from the 62nd District from 2004 until 2006. He stepped down to make an unsuccessful run for the State Senate in 2006, losing the primary to Gloria Negrete McLeod. Baca currently serves on the Rialto City Council.