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2024 California State Assembly election
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The 2024 California State Assembly election was held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, with the primary election being held on March 5, 2024. All of the seats of the California State Assembly were elected as part of the 2024 California elections.[2]
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Outgoing incumbents
Democrats
- 2nd: Jim Wood retired.[3]
- 6th: Kevin McCarty retired to run for mayor of Sacramento.[4]
- 13th: Carlos Villapudua retired to run for state senate.[5]
- 15th: Tim Grayson retired to run for state senate.[6]
- 19th: Phil Ting was term-limited.
- 26th: Evan Low retired to run for U.S. House.[7]
- 36th: Eduardo Garcia retired.[8]
- 41st: Chris Holden was term-limited (ran for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors).[9]
- 43rd: Luz Rivas retired to run for U.S. House.[10]
- 44th: Laura Friedman retired to run for U.S. House.[11]
- 50th: Eloise Reyes retired to run for state senate.[12]
- 52nd: Wendy Carrillo retired to run for Los Angeles City Council.[13]
- 53rd: Freddie Rodriguez was term-limited.
- 54th: Miguel Santiago retired to run for Los Angeles City Council.[14]
- 57th: Reggie Jones-Sawyer was term-limited (ran for Los Angeles City Council).[15]
- 58th: Sabrina Cervantes retired to run for state senate.[16]
- 62nd: Anthony Rendon was term-limited.
- 76th: Brian Maienschein was term-limited (ran for San Diego City Attorney).[17]
- 79th: Akilah Weber retired to run for state senate.[18]
Republicans
- 1st: Megan Dahle retired to run for state senate.[19]
- 8th: Jim Patterson was term-limited.
- 33rd: Devon Mathis retired.[20]
- 75th: Marie Waldron was term-limited.
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District 1
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The incumbent was Republican Megan Dahle of Bieber, who ran for state senate.[19]
Candidates
Advanced to general
- Tenessa Audette (Republican), mayor of Redding[23]
- Heather Hadwick (Republican), safety and communications specialist at the Modoc County Office of Education[23]
Eliminated in primary
Endorsements
Heather Hadwick (R)
State legislators
- Brian Dahle, state senator[25]
- Megan Dahle, state assemblywoman for this district[25]
Local officials
- Aaron Albaugh, Lassen County Supervisor
- Les Baugh, Shasta County Supervisor
- Brandon Criss, Siskiyou County Supervisor
- Michael Dacquisto, Redding city councilor
- Chris Gallagher, Lassen County Supervisor
- Jason Ingram, Lassen County Supervisor
- Michael Kobseff, Siskiyou County Supervisor
- Jeremiah LaRue, Siskiyou County Supervisor
- Mark Mezzano, Redding city councilor and primary opponent
Labor unions
Tenessa Audette (R)
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District 2
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The incumbent was Democrat Jim Wood of Healdsburg, who did not run for reelection because of family reasons.
Candidates
- Cynthia Click (Democratic), sales manager[31]
- Michael Greer (Republican), Del Norte County Office of Education trustee[32]
- Rusty Hicks (Democratic), chair of the California Democratic Party[33]
- Ariel Kelley (Democratic), Healdsburg city councilor[31]
- Frankie Myers (Democratic), vice chair of the Yurok Tribe[34]
- Chris Rogers (Democratic), Santa Rosa city councilor[35]
- Ted Williams (Democratic), Mendocino County supervisor[36]
Declined
Endorsements
Michael Greer (R)
Political parties
Rusty Hicks (D)
Labor unions
- AFSCME California[38]
- California Faculty Association (co-endorsement with Rogers)[39]
Chris Rogers (D)
State legislators
- Mike McGuire, state senator[40]
Political parties
- California Working Families Party[41]
Labor unions
- California Faculty Association (co-endorsement with Hicks)[39]
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District 3
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Candidates
- Aaron Draper (Democratic), photography instructor at Chico State[42]
- James Gallagher (Republican), incumbent state assemblymember and minority leader[42]
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James Gallagher (R)
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District 4
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Candidates
- Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[43]
- Darren Ellis (Republican), legal consultant (write-in)[44]
- Sherman McFarland (Democratic) (write-in)[44]
Endorsements
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D)
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District 5
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Candidates
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Neva Parker (D)
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Joe Patterson (R)
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District 6
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The incumbent was Kevin McCarty, who ran for mayor of Sacramento.[4]
Candidates
- Emmanuel Amanfor (Democratic), chair of the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency Commission[42]
- Nikki Ellis (Republican), international affairs specialist for the California Chamber of Commerce[42]
- Sean Frame (Democratic), former El Dorado Union School Board trustee[48]
- Rosanna Herber (Democratic), vice president of the Sacramento Municipal Utility District[49]
- Maggy Krell (Democratic), California deputy attorney general and former chief legal counsel for Planned Parenthood California[50]
- Carlos Marquez (Democratic), LGBTQ and civil rights lobbyist[51]
- Kevin Olmar Martinez (Peace and Freedom), union representative[52]
- Evan Minton (Democratic), nonprofit policy director[53]
- Preston Romero (Republican), president of Log Cabin Republicans Sacramento[54]
- Paula Villescaz (Democratic), San Juan Unified School Board trustee, former assistant secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency, and runner-up for SD-06 in 2022[55]
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- Alex Lazar (Democratic), former aide to U.S. Representative Nancy Pelosi[56]
Endorsements
Preston Romero (R)
Political parties
Paula Villescaz
Local officials
- Darrell Steinberg, mayor of Sacramento[57]
- Katie Valenzuela, Sacramento city councilor[57]
- Mai Vang, Sacramento city councilor[57]
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District 7
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Candidates
- YK Chalamcherla (Democratic), at-large Folsom city councilor[59]
- Josh Hoover (Republican), incumbent state assemblymember[59]
- Porsche Middleton (Democratic), Citrus Heights city councilor[60]
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Josh Hoover (R)
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Porsche Middleton (D)
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District 8
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The incumbent was Republican Jim Patterson, who was term-limited.
Candidates
- Caleb Helsel (Democratic), substitute teacher[42]
- Michael Matheson (no party preference), community organizer[62]
- George Radanovich (Republican), former U.S. representative for California's 19th congressional district (1995–2011)[63]
- David Tangipa (Republican), field representative for Fresno County supervisor Nathan Magsig and former Fresno State football player[64]
Declined
- Frank Bigelow (Republican), former state assemblymember from the 5th district[65] (endorsed Radanovich)[66]
Endorsements
David Tangipa (R)
State assemblymembers
- Jim Patterson, AD-08 (2012–present)[66]
Local officials
- Jerry Dyer, mayor of Fresno (2021–present)[67]
Labor unions
George Radanovich (R)
State assemblymembers
- Frank Bigelow, AD-05 (2012–2022)[66]
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District 9
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Candidates
- Heath Flora (Republican), incumbent state assemblymember[62]
- Tami Nobriga (American Independent), retired businesswoman[42]
- Rosella Rowlison (Democratic), high school teacher and former aide to U.S. Representative Zoe Lofgren (write-in)[69]
- Belinda Smith (Democratic), business owner (write-in)[44]
Endorsements
Heath Flora (R)
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District 10
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Candidates
- Stephanie Nguyen (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[42]
- Vinaya Singh (Republican), retired engineer[42]
Endorsements
Stephanie Nguyen (D)
Vinaya Singh (R)
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District 11
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Candidates
- Dave Ennis (Republican), civil engineer[70]
- Jeffrey Flack (Democratic), data and policy analyst[70]
- Wanda Wallis (Republican), realtor[70]
- Lori Wilson (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[71]
Endorsements
Lori Wilson (D)
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District 12
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Candidates
- Eryn Cervantes (Republican), correctional counselor[73]
- Damon Connolly (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[73]
- Andrew Podshadley (Republican), wine business owner[73]
Endorsements
Damon Connolly (D)
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Andrew Podshadely (R)
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District 13
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Candidates
- Denise Aguilar Mendez (Republican), nonprofit director[75]
- Rhodesia Ransom (Democratic), former Tracy city councilor[76]
- Edith Villapudua (Democratic), realtor and wife of incumbent Carlos Villapudua[5]
Declined
- Carlos Villapudua (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember (ran for state senate)[5]
Endorsements
Rhodesia Ransom (D)
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District 14
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Candidates
- Utkarsh Jain (Republican), college student[42]
- Margot Smith (Democratic), retired social scientist[42]
- Buffy Wicks (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[42]
Endorsements
Buffy Wicks (D)
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District 15
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Candidates
- Anamarie Avila Farias (Democratic), Contra Costa County School Board member[77]
- Sonia Ledo (Republican), realtor[78]
- Karen Mitchoff (Democratic), former Contra Costa County supervisor[79]
- Monica Wilson (Democratic), Antioch city councilor[80]
Declined
- Tim Grayson (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember (ran for state senate)[6]
Endorsements
Monica Wilson (D)
State officials
- Sally Lieber, member of the California State Board of Equalization for the 2nd district[81]
Individuals
- Christine Pelosi, human rights advocate and daughter of Nancy Pelosi[81]
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Labor unions
- AFSCME California[38]
- California Faculty Association[39]
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District 16
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Candidates
- Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[70]
- Joseph Rubay (Republican), business principal and perennial candidate[70]
Endorsements
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D)
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District 17
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Candidates
- Otto Duke (Democratic), cancer research nonprofit CEO[42]
- Matt Haney (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[42]
- Manuel Noris-Barrera (Republican), realtor[42]
Endorsements
Matt Haney (D)
Manuel Norris-Barrera (R)
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District 18
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Mia Bonta (D)
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District 19
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The incumbent was Democrat Phil Ting, who was term-limited.
Candidates
Declared
- Nadia Flamenco (Republican), filmmaker[42]
- David Lee (Democratic), educator[84]
- Arjun Sodhani (Republican), inventory manager[42]
- Catherine Stefani (Democratic), San Francisco supervisor[85]
Endorsements
David Lee (D)
State senators
- Quentin Kopp, SD-08 (1986–1998)[84]
State assemblymembers
- Anthony Rendon, AD-62 (2012–present) and former Speaker of the California State Assembly (2016–2023)[84]
- Phil Ting, AD-19 (2012–present)[84]
Municipal officials
- Connie Chan, San Francisco supervisor from District 1 (2021–present)[84]
- Sandra Lee Fewer, former San Francisco supervisor from District 1 (2017–2021)[84]
- Norman Yee, former San Francisco supervisor from District 7 (2013–2021)[84]
Labor unions
Catherine Stefani (D)
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District 20
Candidates
- Liz Ortega (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[42]
- Sangeetha Shanbhogue (Republican) (write-in)[44]
Endorsements
Liz Ortega (D)
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District 21
Candidates
- Mark Gilham (Republican), business owner and U.S. Marine Corps veteran[88]
- Diane Papan (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[42]
Endorsements
Diane Papan (D)
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District 22
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Candidates
- Juan Alanis (Republican), incumbent state assemblymember[89]
- Jessica Self (Democratic), attorney and runner-up for this district in 2022[89]
Endorsements
Juan Alanis (R)
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Jessica Self (D)
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District 23
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Candidates
- Marc Berman (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[42]
- Lydia Kou (Democratic), mayor of Palo Alto[90]
- Allan Marson (Republican), attorney[42]
- Gus Mattamal (Republican), math teacher and candidate for California's 15th congressional district in 2022[91]
Endorsements
Marc Berman (D)
Gus Mattamal (R)
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District 24
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Candidates
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Bob Brunton (R)
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Alex Lee (D)
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District 25
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Candidates
Endorsements
Ash Kalra (D)
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Labor unions
Ted Stroll (R)
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District 26
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Candidates
Declared
- Patrick Ahrens (Democratic), district director for incumbent assemblymember Evan Low[92]
- Omar Din (Democratic), Sunnyvale city councilor[92]
- Ashish Garg (no party preference), digital communications entrepreneur[42]
- Bob Goodwyn (Libertarian), retired pilot[42]
- Sophie Yan Song (Republican), certified public accountant[42]
- Tara Sreekrishnan (Democratic), Santa Clara County School Board member[92]
Declined
- Evan Low (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember (endorsed Ahrens, running for U.S. House)[93][7]
Endorsements
Patrick Ahrens (D)
Federal officials
- Mike Honda, former U.S. representative[94]
State legislators
- Evan Low, state assemblymember for this district[94]
- Gail Pellerin, state assemblymember[94]
County officials
Tara Sreekrishnan (D)
State legislators
- Dave Cortese, state senator[94]
- Melissa Hurtado, state senator[94]
- Nancy Skinner, state senator[94]
Results
District 27
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Candidates
- Joanna Garcia Rose (Republican), auditor[95]
- Esmeralda Soria (Democratic), incumbent state assemblywoman[95]
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Esmeralda Soria (D)
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District 28
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Candidates
- Liz Lawler (Republican), Monte Sereno city councilor and runner-up for this district in 2022[96]
- Gail Pellerin (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[96]
Endorsements
Liz Lawler (R)
Political parties
Gail Pellerin (D)
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District 29
Candidates
- James "J.W." Paine (Republican), truck driver[42]
- Robert Rivas (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember and speaker of the California State Assembly[42]
Endorsements
Robert Rivas (D)
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District 30
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Candidates
- Dawn Addis (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[42]
- Dalila Epperson (Republican), community organizer and candidate for California's 19th congressional district in 2022[42]
Endorsements
Dawn Addis (D)
Dalila Epperson (R)
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District 31
Candidates
- Joaquin Arambula (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[42]
- Solomon Verduzco (Republican), student[42]
Endorsements
Joaquin Arambula (D)
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District 32
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The incumbent was Republican Vince Fong of Bakersfield. Fong filed to run for re-election, but later filed to run for Congress after 20th congressional district incumbent Kevin McCarthy announced his retirement shortly before the filing deadline. At that point it was too late for Fong to take his name off the ballot in the state assembly race, and no other candidate had filed to run.[97] Despite withdrawing and endorsing Weir, Fong still won the general election but did not take his seat; a special election took place on February 25th, 2025 to fill the vacancy.[1]
Candidates
Declared
- Ian David Smith (Republican), business owner (write-in)[98]
- Ken Weir (Republican), Bakersfield city councilor and chair of the Kern County Republican Party (write-in)[97]
- Thomas Willis (Republican), veterinarian (write-in)[98]
- David Wood (Democratic), retired psychologist and former California Senior Legislature senator (write-in)[99]
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- Vince Fong (Republican), incumbent state assemblymember (remained on ballot)[97]
Endorsements
Ken Weir (R) (write-in)
U.S. representatives
- Connie Conway, former U.S. representative from California's 22nd congressional district[100]
- Kevin McCarthy, U.S. representative from California's 20th congressional district[97]
State legislators
- Shannon Grove, state senator and former Minority Leader of the California Senate[97]
- Vince Fong, incumbent state assemblymember for this district[97]
Vince Fong (R) (withdrawn)
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District 33
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Candidates
- Xavier Avila (Republican), dairy farmer[101]
- Hipolito Cerros (Democratic), mayor of Lindsay[102]
- Ruben Macareno (Democratic), Farmersville Unified School Board trustee[103]
- Alexandra Macedo (Republican), agricultural consultant[104]
- Angel Ruiz (Democratic), labor organizer[105]
Declined
- Devon Mathis (Republican), incumbent state assemblymember[20] (endorsed Macedo)[106]
Endorsements
Alexandra Macedo (R)
Angel Ruiz (D)
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District 34
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Candidates
- Tom Lackey (Republican), incumbent state assemblymember[107]
- Ricardo Ortega (Democratic), member of the Los Angeles County Youth Commission[107]
Endorsements
Tom Lackey (R)
Labor unions
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Ricardo Ortega (D)
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District 35
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Candidates
- Jasmeet Bains (Democratic), incumbent state assemblywoman[108]
- Robert Rosas (Republican), electrician and boardmember of the Kern County Young Republicans[108]
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- Andrae Gonzales (Democratic), vice mayor of Bakersfield[109]
Endorsements
Jasmeet Baines (D)
Results
District 36
Candidates
- Jose "Joey" Acuña (Democratic), Coachella Valley Unified School Board trustee[110]
- Waymond Fermon (Democratic), Indio city councilor[111]
- Edgard Garcia (Democratic), El Centro city councilor[111]
- Jeff Gonzalez (Republican), businessman[111]
- Kalin Morse (Republican), nonprofit director[111]
- Tomas Oliva (Democratic), El Centro city councilor[111]
- Eric L. Rodriguez (Democratic), president of the Central Union High School District Board of Trustees[112]
Declined
- Eduardo Garcia (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[8]
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District 37
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Candidates
- Sari Domingues (Republican), retired business analyst[113]
- Gregg Hart (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[113]
Endorsements
Sari Domingues (R)
Political parties
Gregg Hart (D)
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District 38
Candidates
- Deborah Baber (Republican), retired publishing executive[114]
- Steve Bennett (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[114]
Endorsements
Steve Bennett (D)
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District 39
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Candidates
- Juan Carrillo (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[115]
- Paul Marsh (Republican), community liaison for San Bernardino County supervisor Paul Cook and runner-up for this district in 2022[115]
Endorsements
Juan Carrillo (D)
Results
District 40
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Candidates
- Patrick Lee Gipson (Republican), retired deputy sheriff[115]
- Pilar Schiavo (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[115]
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Patrick Lee Gipson (R)
Pilar Schiavo (D)
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District 41
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The incumbent was Democrat Chris Holden of Pasadena, who was term-limited and ran for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.[9]
Candidates
- Michelle Del Rosario Martinez (Republican), former Altadena town councilor (2014–2016)[119]
- John Harabedian (Democratic), former mayor of Sierra Madre[120]
- Jed Leano (Democratic), Claremont city councilor[121]
- Phlunté Riddle (Democratic), former Pasadena Police Lieutenant[121]
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Michelle Del Rosario Martinez (R)
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John Harabedian (D)
Phlunté Riddle (D)
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Declined to endorse
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District 42
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Candidates
- Jacqui Irwin (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[125]
- Ted Nordblum (Republican), business owner and candidate for this district in 2022[125]
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Jacqui Irwin (D)
Ted Nordblum (R)
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District 43
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Candidates
- Victoria Garcia (Republican), San Fernando city councilor[126]
- Walter Garcia (Democratic), aide for California Attorney General Rob Bonta and former director of communications for Los Angeles city councilor Monica Rodriguez (2022–2023)[126]
- Saul Hurtado (Democratic), program manager[126]
- Carmelina Minasova (no party preference), homeless crisis advocate[126]
- Felicia Novick (Republican), office administrator[126]
- Celeste Rodriguez (Democratic), mayor of San Fernando[126]
Declined
- Luz Rivas (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember (running for U.S. House)[10]
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Victoria Garcia (R)
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District 44
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The incumbent was Democrat Laura Friedman of Glendale, who retired to run for U.S. House.[11]
Candidates
- Elen Asatryan (Democratic), Glendale city councilor[127]
- Ed Han (Democratic), UCLA School of Law lecturer and U.S. Air Force reservist[128]
- Carmenita Helligar (Democratic), nonprofit director[128]
- Steve Pierson (Democratic), progressive activist[128]
- Adam Pryor (Democratic), server[128]
- Tony Rodriguez (Republican), construction manager[128]
- Nick Schultz (Democratic), mayor of Burbank[129]
- Adam Summer (no party preference), Studio City neighborhood councilor[128]
Endorsements
Elen Asatryan (D)
State senators
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County officials
- Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles County supervisor (Republican)[93]
Organizations
Tony Rodriguez (R)
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Declined to endorse
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District 45
Candidates
- Scott Olson (Republican) (write-in)[44]
- James Ramos (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[42]
Endorsements
James Ramos (D)
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District 46
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Candidates
- Jesse Gabriel (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[115]
- Tracey Schroeder (Republican), teacher[115]
Endorsements
Jesse Gabriel (D)
Tracey Schroeder (R)
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District 47
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Candidates
- Christy Holstege (Democratic), Palm Springs city councilor and runner-up for this district in 2022[131]
- Jamie Swain (Democratic), truck driver[132]
- Greg Wallis (Republican), incumbent state assemblymember[132]
Endorsements
Christy Holstege (D)
Greg Wallis (R)
Labor unions
- California Correctional Peace Officers Association
- California Professional Firefighters[26]
- Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters[68]
Organizations
- California Rifle and Pistol Association[133]
- Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association[134]
- National Federation of Independent Business[134]
- NRA Political Victory Fund[135]
Newspapers
- Inland Valley Daily Bulletin[136]
- Press-Enterprise[137]
- Redlands Daily Facts[138]
- The San Bernardino Sun[139]
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District 48
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Candidates
- Blanca Rubio (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[140]
- Brian Calderón Tabatabai (Democratic), West Covina city councilor[140]
- Dan Tran (Republican), vice president of Fidelity National Financial SoCal Region[141]
Endorsements
Blanca Rubio (D)
Political parties
Brian Calderón Tabatabai (D)
U.S. representatives
- Grace Napolitano, U.S. representative[93]
State legislators
- Bob Archuleta, state senator[93]
- Anthony Rendon, state assemblyman[93]
Political parties
- California Working Families Party[41]
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District 49
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Mike Fong (D)
David Liu (R)
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District 50
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The incumbent was Democrat Eloise Reyes of Colton, who ran for state senate.[12]
Candidates
- Robert Garcia (Democratic), member of the Etiwanda School Board[142]
- Adam Perez (Democratic), vice president of the Fontana Unified School Board[143]
- DeJonae Shaw (Democratic), nurse[144]
- Sharon Stein (Republican) (write-in)[44]
Endorsements
Robert Garcia (D)
Adam Perez (D)
State legislators
- Blanca Rubio, state assemblywoman[93]
DeJonae Shaw (D)
Political parties
- California Working Families Party[41]
Labor unions
- AFSCME California[38]
- California Faculty Association[39]
Results
District 51
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Candidates
- Shiva Bagheri (Republican), business owner[145]
- Stephan Hohil (Republican), entrepreneur[145]
- Rick Chavez Zbur (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[145]
Endorsements
Shiva Bagheri (R)
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Rick Chavez Zbur (D)
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District 52
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The incumbent was Democrat Wendy Carrillo, who retired to run for Los Angeles City Council.[146]
Candidates
- Jessica Caloza (Democratic), aide to California Attorney General Rob Bonta and former member of the Los Angeles Board of Public Works[147]
- Franky Carrillo (Democratic), member of the Los Angeles County Probation Oversight Commission (no relation to incumbent Wendy Carrillo)[148]
- Genesis Coronado (Democratic), legislative analyst for the Los Angeles Unified School District[149]
- Anthony Libertino Fanara (Democratic), restaurant owner[149]
- David Girón (Democratic), policy advisor for Los Angeles city councilor Bob Blumenfield[150]
- Carlos León (Democratic), probation officer[149]
- Shannel Pittman (Green), co-chair of the Green Party National Diversity Committee[149]
- Sofia Quinones (Democratic), community advocate[149]
- Ari Ruiz (Democratic), aide to U.S. Representative Maxine Waters and former member of the Los Angeles County Commission on Insurance[149]
- Stephen Sills (Republican), research assistant[42]
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- Justine Gonzalez (Democratic), former legislative aide to then–Los Angeles mayor Antonio Villaraigosa[151]
Declined
- Wendy Carrillo (Democratic), incumbent state assemblywoman (running for Los Angeles City Council)[146]
Endorsements
Jessica Caloza (D)
State legislators
- Isaac Bryan, state assemblyman[93]
- Alex Lee, state assemblyman[93]
- Tina McKinnor, state assemblywoman[93]
Franky Carrillo (D)
Ari Ruiz (D)
State legislators
- Juan Carrillo, state assemblyman[93]
- Jacqui Irwin, state assemblywoman[93]
- Blanca Rubio, state assemblywoman[93]
- Susan Rubio, state senator[93]
County officials
- Kathryn Barger, Los Angeles County supervisor (Republican)[93]
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Declined to endorse
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District 53
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The incumbent was Democrat Freddie Rodriguez of Pomona, who was term-limited.
Candidates
- Carlos Goytia (Democratic), secretary of the Three Valleys Municipal Water District Board of Directors[152]
- Javier Hernandez (Democratic), immigrant advocacy nonprofit executive[119]
- Michelle Rodriguez (Democratic), member of the California Police Officer Standards and Training Commission and wife of incumbent Freddie Rodriguez[153]
- Robert Torres (Democratic), Pomona city councilor[153]
- Nick Wilson (Republican), retired police officer[119]
Endorsements
Javier Hernandez (D)
Political parties
- California Working Families Party[41]
Labor unions
- California Faculty Association[39]
- California Federation of Labor (AFL-CIO) (co-endorsement with Torres)[93]
Robert Torres (D)
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Labor unions
- California Federation of Labor (AFL-CIO) (co-endorsement with Hernandez)[93]
Nick Wilson (R)
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District 54
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The incumbent was Democrat Miguel Santiago, who retired to run for Los Angeles City Council.[154]
Candidates
- Elaine Alaniz (Republican), healthcare recruiter[155]
- Mark Gonzalez (Democratic), district director for incumbent state assemblyman Miguel Santiago and chair of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party[155]
- John Yi (Democratic), nonprofit executive[155]
Declined
- Miguel Santiago (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember (running for Los Angeles City Council)[154]
Endorsements
Elaine Alaniz (R)
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Mark Gonzalez (D)
Political parties
Labor unions
- AFSCME California[38]
- California Faculty Association[39]
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District 55
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Candidates
- Isaac Bryan (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[115]
- Keith Cascio (Republican), software developer[115]
Endorsements
Isaac Bryan (D)
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Keith Cascio (R)
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District 56
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Lisa Calderon (D)
Jessica Martinez (R)
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District 57
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The incumbent was Democrat Reggie Jones-Sawyer, who was term-limited and ran for Los Angeles City Council.
Candidates
- Greg Akili (Democratic), labor organizer[157]
- Sade Elhawary (Democratic), community organizer[158]
- Efren Martinez (Democratic), educator and runner-up for this district in 2020[159]
- Tara Perry (Democratic), reparations advocate[160]
- Dulce Vasquez (Democratic), college administrator[161]
Withdrawn
- René Romero (Democratic), former field representative for state senator Maria Elena Durazo[162]
Endorsements
Greg Akili (D)
Labor unions
- California Faculty Association (co-endorsement with Elhawary)[39]
Sade Elhawary (D)
State senators
- Isadore Hall III, SD-35 (2014–2016)[163]
- Kevin Murray, SD-26 (1998–2006)[163]
- Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, SD-28 (2022–present)[163]
State assemblymembers
- Isaac Bryan, AD-55 (2021–present)[163]
- Reggie Jones-Sawyer, AD-57 (2012–present)[163]
- Tina McKinnor, AD-61 (2022–present)[163]
County officials
- Holly Mitchell, Los Angeles County Supervisor from the 2nd district (2020–present)[163]
- Hilda Solis, Los Angeles County Supervisor from the 1st District (2014–present)[163]
Local officials
- Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Los Angeles City Councilor for the 8th district (2015–present)[163]
Political parties
- California Working Families Party[41]
Labor unions
- AFSCME California[38]
- California Faculty Association (co-endorsement with Akili)[39]
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Declined to endorse
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District 58
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The incumbent was Democrat Sabrina Cervantes, who retired to run for state senate.
Candidates
- Leticia Castillo (Republican), psychotherapist and candidate for this district in 2022[164]
- Clarissa Cervantes (Democratic), Riverside city councilor and sister of incumbent Sabrina Cervantes[165]
- Ronaldo Fierro (Democratic), Riverside city councilor[166]
Endorsements
Leticia Castillo (R)
Organizations
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Clarissa Cervantes (D)
Labor unions
- AFSCME California[38]
- California Faculty Association[39]
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District 59
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Candidates
- Phillip Chen (Republican), incumbent state assemblymember[169]
- Dave Obrand (Democratic), Orange County deputy counsel[169]
Endorsements
Phillip Chen (R)
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Dave Obrand (D)
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District 60
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Candidates
- Hector Diaz Nava (Republican), business owner[42]
- Ron Edwards (Republican), business owner[42]
- Corey Jackson (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[42]
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Corey Jackson (D)
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District 61
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Candidates
- Alfonso Hernandez (Republican), restaurant owner and former Blythe city councilor[42]
- Tina McKinnor (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[42]
Endorsements
Alfonso Hernandez (R)
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Tina McKinnor (D)
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District 62
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The incumbent was Anthony Rendon of Lakewood, who was term-limited.
Candidates
Endorsements
Jose Solache (D)
State assemblymembers
- Anthony Rendon (AD62)[170]
Political parties
Labor unions
- AFSCME California[38]
- California Faculty Association[39]
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District 63
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Candidates
- Bill Essayli (Republican), incumbent state assemblymember[171]
- Orlando Munguia (no party preference), beekeeper[171]
- Chris Shoults (Democratic), educator[171]
Endorsements
Bill Essayli (R)
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District 64
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Candidates
- Raul Ortiz Jr. (Republican), pest control manager and runner-up for this district in 2022[169]
- Blanca Pacheco (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[169]
Endorsements
Raul Ortiz Jr. (R)
Political parties
Blanca Pacheco (D)
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District 65
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Candidates
- Mike Gipson (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[42]
- Lydia Gutierrez (Republican), former Coastal San Pedro neighborhood councilor and perennial candidate (write-in)[44]
Endorsements
Mike Gipson (D)
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District 66
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Candidates
- George Barks (Republican), former Hermosa Beach city councilor (1975–1985) and runner-up for this district in 2022[42]
- Al Muratsuchi (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[42]
Endorsements
George Barks (R)
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Al Muratsuchi (D)
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District 67
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Candidates
- Elizabeth Culver (Republican), retired entrepreneur[169]
- Jacob Woo Ho Lee (no party preference), pastor[173]
- Sharon Quirk-Silva (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[173]
Endorsements
Sharon Quirk-Silva (D)
Results
District 68
Candidates
- Mike Tardif (Republican), retired businessman and runner-up for this district in 2022[169]
- Avelino Valencia (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[169]
Endorsements
Avelino Valencia (D)
Results
District 69
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Candidates
- Josh Lowenthal (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[42]
- Joshua Rodriguez (Republican), LAPD officer[42]
Endorsements
Josh Lowenthal (D)
Joshua Rodriguez (R)
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District 70
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Candidates
- Jimmy Pham (Democratic), immigration attorney and vice chair of the Westminster Traffic Commission[174]
- Tri Ta (Republican), incumbent state assemblymember[175]
Endorsements
Jimmy Pham (D)
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Tri Ta (R)
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District 71
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Candidates
- Gary Kephart (Democratic), software engineer[169]
- Babar Khan (Peace and Freedom), businessman[169]
- Kate Sanchez (Republican), incumbent state assemblymember[169]
Endorsements
Gary Kephart (D)
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Kate Sanchez (R)
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District 72
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Candidates
- Diane Dixon (Republican), incumbent state assemblymember[169]
- Dom Jones (Democratic), businesswoman and contestant on The Amazing Race 34[176]
Endorsements
Diane Dixon (R)
Labor unions
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Dom Jones (D)
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District 73
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Candidates
- Hengameh Abraham (Republican), Iranian-American Engagement Director for the Orange County Republican Party[177]
- Scotty Peotter (Republican), former Newport Beach city councilor (2014–2018)[169]
- Cottie Petrie-Norris (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[169]
Endorsements
Cottie Petrie-Norris (D)
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District 74
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Candidates
- Laurie Davies (Republican), incumbent state assemblymember[169]
- Chris Duncan (Democratic), San Clemente city councilor and runner-up for this district in 2022[178]
Endorsements
Laurie Davies (R)
Labor unions
Newspapers
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Chris Duncan (D)
Political parties
- California Democratic Party[45]
- San Diego County Democratic Party[180]
Labor unions
- AFSCME California[38]
- California Faculty Association[39]
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District 75
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The incumbent was Republican Marie Waldron of Valley Center, who was term-limited.
Candidates
- Carl DeMaio (Republican), former San Diego city councilor (2008–2012), nominee for mayor of San Diego in 2012, runner-up for California's 52nd congressional district in 2014, and candidate for the 50th congressional district in 2020[181]
- Christie Dougherty (Democratic), special education teacher[182]
- Jack Fernandes (Republican), biotech entrepreneur[181]
- Joy Frew (Democratic), retired revenue officer[182]
- Andrew Hayes (Republican), president of the Lakeside Union School Board and district director for state senator Brian Jones[183]
- Kevin Juza (Democratic), business owner[182]
Endorsements
Carl DeMaio (R)
Organizations
- California College Republicans[184]
- Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association[185]
- Latino American Political Association[186]
Kevin Juza (D)
Political parties
- California Democratic Party[45]
- San Diego County Democratic Party[180]
Andrew Hayes (R)
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District 76
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The incumbent was Democrat Brian Maienschein, who was term-limited and ran for San Diego City Attorney.[17]
Candidates
- Kristie Bruce-Lane (Republican), former member of the Olivenhain Municipal Water District Board of Directors and runner-up for this district in 2022[187]
- Darshana Patel (Democratic), president of the Poway Unified School Board[188]
- Joseph Rocha (Democratic), attorney and runner-up for SD-40 in 2022[189]
Endorsements
Kristie Bruce-Lane (R)
Political parties
Darshana Patel (D)
Political parties
- California Democratic Party[45]
- San Diego County Democratic Party[180]
Labor unions
- California Faculty Association (co-endorsement with Rocha)[39]
Joseph Rocha (D)
Labor unions
- AFSCME California[38]
- California Faculty Association (co-endorsement with Patel)[39]
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District 77
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Candidates
- Tasha Boerner (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[182]
- James Browne (Republican), financial advisor[190]
- Henny Kupferstein (Democratic), autism researcher[190]
Endorsements
Tasha Boerner (D)
Political parties
- California Democratic Party[45]
- San Diego County Democratic Party[180]
Labor unions
Results
District 78
Candidates
- Chris Ward (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[42]
Endorsements
Chris Ward (D)
Political parties
- California Democratic Party[45]
- San Diego County Democratic Party[180]
Labor unions
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District 79
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The incumbent was Democrat Akilah Weber of La Mesa, who retired to run for state senate.[18]
Candidates
- Colin Parent (Democratic), La Mesa city councilor[191]
- LaShae Sharp-Collins (Democratic), San Diego County Office of Education Community Engagement Specialist and former district director for then-state assemblywoman Shirley Weber[191]
- Racquel Vasquez (Democratic), mayor of Lemon Grove[182]
Endorsements
Colin Parent (D)
State assemblymembers
- David Alvarez, AD-80 (2022–present)[192]
- Tasha Boerner, AD-77 (2018–present)[192]
- Chris Ward, AD-79 (2020–present)[192]
LaShae Sharp-Collins (D)
Political parties
- California Democratic Party[45]
- San Diego County Democratic Party[180]
Labor unions
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District 80
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Candidates
- David Alvarez (Democratic), incumbent state assemblymember[193]
- Michael Williams (Republican), former FBI intelligence analyst[194]
Endorsements
David Alzarez (D)
Political parties
- California Democratic Party[45]
- San Diego County Democratic Party[180]
Labor unions
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See also
Notes
- In the 32nd Assembly district, the Republican candidate Vince Fong (now a member of the US Congress) won but did not take his seat because he withdrew from the race (but his name remained on the ballot).[1]
- Republican Vince Fong resigned May 24, 2024 after being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in a special election.
- Despite withdrawing his candidacy, Fong remained on the ballot and ultimately won the general election. He did not take his seat and a special election was held on February 25, 2025.[1][22]
References
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