A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served in the California State Assembly and on the San Diego City Council.

[5] He graduated from Point Loma High School and then from the University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in Sociology/Urban Studies and Planning.

[7] He was also a member of the California Coastal Commission for two years while serving on the City Council.

[9] On August 18, 2019, Hueso announced that he would be a candidate for the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.

[12] As of 2021, Hueso had opened a campaign account to run for the California State Board of Equalization in 2022.

[13][14] Hueso is a lifelong resident of Logan Heights in San Diego's District 8.