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Assembly District 43
Democrat Mike Gatto currently represents Assembly District 43 and will be termed out in 2016. This will be an open seat in 2016 and a Democrat is very likely to be elected.
District Summary
Voter Registration
Total Voters - 259,731 Democrat - 44.08% Republican - 23.15% No Party Preference - 27.62% |
Demographics
White - 55.92% Latino - 23.32% Black - 2.22% Asian - 17.24% |
Citizen Voting Age Population
Latino - 17.78% Black - 3.11% Asian - 12.87% |
Counties
Los Angeles |
Major Cities
Burbank Pasadena Glendale La Canada Flintridge |
District Vote History
2014
Assembly District 43
Mike Gatto (D) - 67% Todd Royal (R) - 33% |
Governor
Jerry Brown (D) - 68% Neel Kashkari (R) - 32% |
Secretary of State
Alex Padilla (D) - 61% Pete Peterson (R) - 39% |
Proposition 46: MICRA
Yes - 33% No - 67% |
2012
Assembly District 43
Mike Gatto (D) - 60% Greg Krikorian (R) - 40% |
U.S. President
Barack Obama (D) - 67% Mitt Romney (R) - 30% |
U.S. Senator
Diane Feinstein (D) - 71% Elizabeth Emken (R) - 29% |
Proposition 30: Income and Sales Tax Increase
Yes - 60% No - 40% |
Mike Gatto Biography
Mike Gatto was elected to represent the 43rd District in a Special Election in June 2010. He is a lifelong resident of the district, born in Franklin Hills, and attending schools in Glendale, Los Feliz, and Silver Lake. Mike graduated from UCLA with a degree in History, and Loyola Law School (at night), magna cum laude.
Mike has worked extensively in government and the private sector. For years, he served as District Director to a United States Congressman representing the San Fernando Valley and Burbank. He also served in the administrations of two Los Angeles Mayors. In the private sector, Mike worked as an attorney representing California’s small businesses, assisting them with issues they had with government bureaucracy. Mike has also taught English and given his time extensively to legal clients and non-profit entities who could not otherwise afford an attorney.
Mike is married to Danielle Gatto. They have two daughters, Elliana Vivienne and Evangelina Felicity.
Mike has worked extensively in government and the private sector. For years, he served as District Director to a United States Congressman representing the San Fernando Valley and Burbank. He also served in the administrations of two Los Angeles Mayors. In the private sector, Mike worked as an attorney representing California’s small businesses, assisting them with issues they had with government bureaucracy. Mike has also taught English and given his time extensively to legal clients and non-profit entities who could not otherwise afford an attorney.
Mike is married to Danielle Gatto. They have two daughters, Elliana Vivienne and Evangelina Felicity.
Mike Gatto Political History
1996: Unsuccessfully ran for Assembly District 46
1996: Staff Member to Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas
1999-2004: District Director for Congressman Brad Sherman
2010-Present: California State Assemblymember
1996: Staff Member to Los Angeles City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas
1999-2004: District Director for Congressman Brad Sherman
2010-Present: California State Assemblymember
Mike Gatto Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)
Mike Gatto Social Media
Committee Membership
Business and Professions - Chair
Appropriations - Member
Health - Member
Utilities and Commerce - Member
Appropriations - Member
Health - Member
Utilities and Commerce - Member
Mike Gatto Staff
Capitol Staff 916-319-2043
John Ferrera, Chief of Staff ([email protected]) Aaron Moreno, Legislative Director ([email protected]) Taylor Giroux, Legislative Aide ([email protected]) Denneile Ritter, Legislative Aide ([email protected]) Aimee Anspach, Scheduler ([email protected]) District Staff 818-558-3043 Justin Hager, Communications Director ([email protected]) Mary Manoukian, Constituent Services Coordinator ([email protected]) Eric Menjivar, Field Representative ([email protected]) Alexis Miller, Field Representative ([email protected]) |
Monthly Salary
$12,991 $5,527 $4,096 $4,121 $3,421 $5,833 $2,332 $3,286 $3,500 |
2016 Election Outlook
Potential Candidates
Laura Friedman (D) - Glendale City Councilwoman
Ardashes Kassakhian (D) - Glendale City Clerk
Dennis Bullock (D) - High School Dean
Rajiv Dalal (D) - Staff Member to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
Andrew Blumenfeld (D) - La Canada USD Board Member
Ardashes Kassakhian (D) - Glendale City Clerk
Dennis Bullock (D) - High School Dean
Rajiv Dalal (D) - Staff Member to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
Andrew Blumenfeld (D) - La Canada USD Board Member