Sandré Swanson (born November 28, 1948)[1] is an American politician who served as a member of the California State Assembly for the 16th district from 2006 to 2012.

[2] Swanson began his political career in 1971 as a member of the Oakland Anti-Poverty Board.

He later worked as the advance team manager for Shirley Chisholm's 1972 presidential campaign.

From 1973 to 1998, he served as a district director and a senior policy advisor to then Congressman-Ron Dellums.

[4] Sandré Swanson has announced his candidacy for California's 7th State Senatorial district for the 2024 election.