Rocky John Chávez (born May 12, 1951) is an American politician who served in the California State Assembly.

A Republican, he represented the 76th district, encompassing parts of northern coastal San Diego County.

After graduating high school, Chávez attended El Camino Junior College where he earned an associate degree.

The 76th District includes Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and the cities of Carlsbad, Encinitas, Oceanside and Vista.

Chávez briefly ran for the United States Senate to replace the retiring Democrat Barbara Boxer.

[3] Chávez was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives, having run in the 2018 midterm election in California's 49th congressional district to replace Darrell Issa.

Chávez's daughter Regina Ann Shepperson and youngest son Sage John are both college graduates.