Who Are They?
California’s State Assembly is a state-level government body responsible for creating state laws and setting financial priorities through the state budget, operating alongside the California State Senate to form the California State Legislature.
What Do They Do?
The State Assembly is tasked with:
- Proposing, debating, and voting on legislation.
- Working with the Senate and the Governor to approve and manage California’s State budget, allocating funds to various programs and initiatives.
- Ensuring a system of checks and balances between the Assembly, the Senate, and the Governor.
- Addressing legislation on issues around Healthcare, Education, Social Services, Environmental Policies, and more.
The California State Assembly plays a crucial role in the state’s Legislative Branch, overseeing legislative and budgetary matters like healthcare, education, and environmental policies. It upholds checks and balances, represents its constituents, and serves as a foundational element of democratic governance and public policy in California.
How Are They Elected?
Members of the California State Assembly are elected by voters within their districts and serve two-year terms, with terms lasting no more than 12 years.
Who’s on the March 5 Ballot?
All Assembly Districts are on the ballot for re-election in 2024. Select your county below to see who is running for Assembly in your district.
Note: CAIR-LA is a 501(c)(3) organization, which means that it cannot legally endorse any candidates.
LA County Assembly Districts
District 34 Candidates:
- Tom Lackey (Incumbent)
- Ricardo Ortega
District 39 Candidates:
- Juan Carrillo Ventura (Incumbent)
- Paul Andre Marsh
District 40 Candidates:
- Pilar Schiavo (Incumbent)
- Patrick Lee Gipson
District 41 Candidates:
- John Harabedian
- Jed Leano
- Phlunte Riddle
- Michelle Del Rosario Martinez
District 42 Candidates:
- Jacqui Irwin (Incumbent)
- Ted Nordblum
District 43 Candidates:
- Walter Garcia
- Saul Hurtado
- Celeste Rodriguez
- Victoria Garcia
- Felicia L. Novick
- Carmenlina Minasova
District 44 Candidates:
- Elen Asatryan
- Carmenita Helligar
- Ed Han
- Steve Pierson
- Adam Pryor
- Nick Schultz
- Tony Rodriguez
- Adam Summer
District 46 Candidates:
- Jesse Gabriel (Incumbent)
- Tracey Schroeder
District 48 Candidates:
- Blanca Rubio (Incumbent)
- Brian Calderon Tabatabai
- Dan T. Tran
District 49 Candidates:
- Mike Fong (Incumbent)
- Long “David” Liu
District 51 Candidates:
- Rick Chavez Zbur (Incumbent)
- Shiva Bagheri
- Stephan Hohil
District 52 Candidates:
- Jessica Caloza
- Franky Carrillo
- Genesis Coronado
- Anthony Libertino Fanara
- David Giron
- Carlos J. Leon
- Sofia G. Quinones
- Ari Ruiz
- Stephen Sills
- Shannel Pittman
District 53 Candidates:
- Carlos Goytia
- Javier Hernandez
- Michelle Rodriguez
- Robert S. Torres
- Nick Wilson
District 54 Candidates:
- Mark Gonzalez
- John K. Yi
- Elaine Alaniz
District 55 Candidates:
- Isaac G. Bryan (Incumbent)
- Keith G. Cascio
District 56 Candidates:
- Lisa Calderon (Incumbent)
- Jessica Martinez
- Natasha Serrano
District 57 Candidates:
- Greg Akili
- Sade Elhawary
- Efren Martinez
- Tara Perry
- Dulce Vasquez
District 61 Candidates:
- Tina McKinnor (Incumbent)
- Alfonso Hernandez
District 62 Candidates:
- Maria Estrada
- Jose Luis Solache
- Paul Jones
District 64 Candidates:
- Blanca Pacheco (Incumbent)
- Raul Ortiz Jr.
District 65 Candidates:
- Mike Gipson (Incumbent)
District 66 Candidates:
- Al Muratsuchi (Incumbent)
- George Barks
District 67 Candidates:
- Sharon Quirk-Silva (Incumbent)
- Elizabeth “Beth” Culver
- Jacob Woo Ho Lee
District 69 Candidates:
- Josh Lowenthal (Incumbent)
- Joshua Rodriguez
Orange County Assembly Districts
District 59 Candidates:
- Phillip Chen (Incumbent)
- Dave Obrand
District 64 Candidates:
- Blanca Pacheco (Incumbent)
- Raul Ortiz Jr.
District 67 Candidates:
- Sharon Quirk-Silva (Incumbent)
- Elizabeth “Beth” Culver
- Jacob Woo Ho Lee
District 68 Candidates:
- Avelino Valencia (Incumbent)
- Mike Tardif
District 70 Candidates:
- Tri Ta (Incumbent)
- Jimmy D. Pham
District 71 Candidates:
- Kate Sanchez (Incumbent)
- Gary Kephart
- Babar Khan
District 72 Candidates:
- Diane Dixon (Incumbent)
- Dom Jones
District 73 Candidates:
- Cottie Petrie-Norris (Incumbent)
- Hengameh Abraham
- Scotty Peotter
District 74 Candidates:
- Laurie Davies (Incumbent)
- Chris Duncan
Riverside County Assembly Districts
District 36 Candidates:
- Jose Acuna Jr.
- Waymond Fermon
- Edgard Garcia
- Tomas Oliva
- Eric L. Rodriguez
- Jeff Gonzalez
- Kalin Morse
District 47 Candidates:
- Greg Wallis (Incumbent)
- Jamie Swain
- Christy Holstege
District 58 Candidates:
- Clarrisa Cervantes
- Ronaldo Fierro
- Leticia Castillo
District 60 Candidates:
- Corey A. Jackson (Incumbent)
- Hector Diaz Nava
- Ron Edwards
District 63 Candidates:
- Bill Essayli (Incumbent)
- Chris Shoults
- Orlando Munguia
District 71 Candidates:
- Kate Sanchez (Incumbent)
- Gary Kephart
- Babar Khan
San Bernardino County Assembly Districts
District 34 Candidates:
- Tom Lackey (Incumbent)
- Ricardo Ortega
District 36 Candidates:
- Jose Acuna Jr.
- Waymond Fermon
- Edgard Garcia
- Tomas Oliva
- Eric L. Rodriguez
- Jeff Gonzalez
- Kalin Morse
District 39 Candidates:
- Juan Carrillo Ventura (Incumbent)
- Paul Andre Marsh
- District 41 Candidates:
- John Harabedian
- Jed Leano
- Phlunte Riddle
- Michelle Del Rosario Martinez
District 45 Candidates:
- James C. Ramos (Incumbent)
District 47 Candidates:
- Greg Wallis (Incumbent)
- Jamie Swain
- Christy Holstege
District 50 Candidates:
- Robert Garcia
- Adam Perez
- DeJonae Marie Shaw
District 53 Candidates:
- Carlos Goytia
- Javier Hernandez
- Michelle Rodriguez
- Robert S. Torres
- Nick Wilson
District 58 Candidates:
- Clarrisa Cervantes
- Ronaldo Fierro
- Leticia Castillo
District 59 Candidates:
- Phillip Chen (Incumbent)
- Dave Obrand
Ventura County Assembly Districts
District 38 Candidates:
- Steve Bennett (Incumbent)
- Deborah “Deb” Baber
District 42 Candidates:
- Jacqui Irwin (Incumbent)
- Ted Nordblum
District 46 Candidates:
- Jesse Gabriel (Incumbent)
- Tracey Schroeder