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Assembly District 16
Republican Catharine Baker currently represents Assembly District 16 and will not be termed out until 2026. Baker is expected to face a strong Democratic challenger in 2016. This seat is a priority for Democrats to pick up after unexpectedly losing it in 2014.
District Summary
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Voter Registration
Total Voters - 275,267 Democrat - 39.17% Republican - 31.88% No Party Preference - 22.69% |
Demographics
White - 64.44% Latino - 10.95% Black - 2.71% Asian - 20.10% |
Citizen Voting Age Population
Latino - 7.38% Black - 2.51% Asian - 11.77% |
Counties
Alameda Contra Costa |
Major Cities
Dublin Walnut Creek Orinda Danville |
District Vote History
2014
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Assembly District 16
Catharine Baker (R) - 52% Tim Sbranti (D) - 48% |
Governor
Jerry Brown (D) - 62% Neel Kashkari (R) - 38% |
Secretary of State
Alex Padilla (D) - 50% Pete Peterson (R) - 50% |
Proposition 46: MICRA
Yes - 30% No - 70% |
2012
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Assembly District 16
Joan Buchanan (D) - 59% Al Phillips (R) - 41% |
U.S. President
Barack Obama (D) - 58% Mitt Romney (R) - 40% |
U.S. Senator
Diane Feinstein (D) - 62% Elizabeth Emken (R) - 38% |
Proposition 30: Income and Sales Tax Increase
Yes - 54% No - 46% |
Catharine Baker Biography
Catharine is a mother of school-age twins and an active parent leader in local schools, having served as Vice President of the Dougherty Elementary School Site Council and on several school improvement committees.
Catharine is also a volunteer leader in her community, previously serving on a local preschool board and volunteering with Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts in the region as an archery instructor. She also volunteers on the board of the Diablo Regional Arts Association in Walnut Creek, supporting arts and educational programs for families and schoolchildren throughout her community.
Catharine earned her B.A. degree from the University of Chicago, overcoming cancer her senior year to graduate Phi Beta Kappa and with honors. Catharine later went on to earn her J.D. degree from U.C. Berkeley School of Law, and helps small businesses and local charities get started and become successful.
Catharine is also a volunteer leader in her community, previously serving on a local preschool board and volunteering with Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts in the region as an archery instructor. She also volunteers on the board of the Diablo Regional Arts Association in Walnut Creek, supporting arts and educational programs for families and schoolchildren throughout her community.
Catharine earned her B.A. degree from the University of Chicago, overcoming cancer her senior year to graduate Phi Beta Kappa and with honors. Catharine later went on to earn her J.D. degree from U.C. Berkeley School of Law, and helps small businesses and local charities get started and become successful.
Catharine Baker Political History
1995-1997: Staff Member for Congressman Sonny Bono
2014-Present: California State Assemblymember
2014-Present: California State Assemblymember
Committee Membership
Higher Education -Vice Chair
Transportation -Member
Business and Professions -Member
Privacy and Consumer Protection -Member
Joint Legislative Audit -Member
Transportation -Member
Business and Professions -Member
Privacy and Consumer Protection -Member
Joint Legislative Audit -Member
Catharine Baker Staff
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Capitol Office (916) 319-2016
Nanette Farag- Chief of staff (nanette.farag@asm.ca.gov) Faith Lane- Legislative Director (faith.lane@asm.ca.gov) Nick Binzoni - Communications Director (nick.binzoni@asm.ca.gov) Leticia Garcia- Scheduler (leticia.garcia@asm.ca.gov) San Ramon Office (925) 328-1515 Cindy Chin- District Director (cindy.chin@asm.ca.gov) Derek Weber - Field Representative (derek.weber@asm.ca.gov) |
Monthly Salary
$6,416 $3,166 $2,000 $5,833 |
Catharine Baker Social Media
2016 Election Outlook
Potential Candidates
Catharine Baker - Incumbent
District Map
