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Assembly District 45
Democrat Matt Dababneh currently represents Assembly District 45 and will not be termed out until 2024. Dababneh is expected to easily win re-election in 2016.
District Summary
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Voter Registration
Total Voters - 253,771 Democrat - 47.89% Republican - 24.18% No Party Preference - 22.96% |
Demographics
White - 49.86% Latino - 30.38% Black - 4.46% Asian - 13.84% |
Citizen Voting Age Population
Latino - 17.82% Black - 4.26% Asian - 10.58% |
Counties
Los Angeles Ventura |
Major Cities
Calabasas Woodland Hills Northridge Encino |
District Vote History
2014
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Assembly District 45
Matt Dababneh (D) - 57% Susan Shelley (R) - 43% |
Governor
Jerry Brown (D) - 62% Neel Kashkari (R) - 38% |
Secretary of State
Alex Padilla (D) - 57% Pete Peterson (R) - 43% |
Proposition 46: MICRA
Yes - 34% No - 66% |
2013
Assembly District 45 Special Election (11/19/2013)
Matt Dababneh (D) - 50.5%
Susan Shelley (R) - 49.5%
Matt Dababneh (D) - 50.5%
Susan Shelley (R) - 49.5%
2012
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Assembly District 45
Bob Blumenfield (D) - 63% Chris Kolski (R) - 37% |
U.S. President
Barack Obama (D) - 63% Mitt Romney (R) - 34% |
U.S. Senator
Diane Feinstein (D) - 67% Elizabeth Emken (R) - 33% |
Proposition 30: Income and Sales Tax Increase
Yes - 54% No - 46% |
Matt Dababneh Biography
Matt Dababneh, former Chief of Staff to Congressman Brad Sherman, was elected to the California State Assembly in November 2013. He represents the 45th Assembly District communities of Bell Canyon, Chatsworth, West Hills, Hidden Hills, Calabasas, Canoga Park, Woodland Hills, Winnetka, Encino, Reseda, and Northridge.
A fourth-generation Valley resident, Dababneh was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. He graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in Political Science and History.
Upon graduating from UCLA, Dababneh worked on John Kerry's presidential campaign, where he was inspired to pursue a career in public service. For the past eight years, he has served as the District Chief of Staff and Senior Aide to Congressman Brad Sherman, where he has assisted thousands of Valley residents and businesses with federal and local concerns. He has worked with seniors needing help with their Medicare and Social Security benefits, homeowners struggling to avoid foreclosure on a family home, and businesses trying to resolve disputes with the IRS. Through this work, he has developed deep relationships with West Valley residents and an understanding of the issues concerning local residents.
Dababneh is an active community volunteer and has served on the board of several local non-profit organizations, including the Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission, the Valley Cultural Center, Phoenix House Juvenile Drug Rehabilitation Academy and the House of Hope. Dababneh's philanthropy inspires him to help the struggling regain financial independence and improve their quality of life.
As the new State Assemblymember representing the 45th District, Dababneh will work to improve the business climate, restore the state's education system and improve health care and constituent services.
A fourth-generation Valley resident, Dababneh was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley. He graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles with a degree in Political Science and History.
Upon graduating from UCLA, Dababneh worked on John Kerry's presidential campaign, where he was inspired to pursue a career in public service. For the past eight years, he has served as the District Chief of Staff and Senior Aide to Congressman Brad Sherman, where he has assisted thousands of Valley residents and businesses with federal and local concerns. He has worked with seniors needing help with their Medicare and Social Security benefits, homeowners struggling to avoid foreclosure on a family home, and businesses trying to resolve disputes with the IRS. Through this work, he has developed deep relationships with West Valley residents and an understanding of the issues concerning local residents.
Dababneh is an active community volunteer and has served on the board of several local non-profit organizations, including the Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission, the Valley Cultural Center, Phoenix House Juvenile Drug Rehabilitation Academy and the House of Hope. Dababneh's philanthropy inspires him to help the struggling regain financial independence and improve their quality of life.
As the new State Assemblymember representing the 45th District, Dababneh will work to improve the business climate, restore the state's education system and improve health care and constituent services.
Matt Dababneh Political History
2004: John Kerry for President Campaign Staff Member
2005-2013: Staff Member for Congressman Brad Sherman
2013-Present: California State Assemblymember
2005-2013: Staff Member for Congressman Brad Sherman
2013-Present: California State Assemblymember
Matt Dababneh Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)
Matt Dababneh Social Media
Committee Membership
Committee on Banking and Finance - Chair
Revenue and Taxation - Member
Privacy and Consumer Protection - Member
Insurance - Member
Revenue and Taxation - Member
Privacy and Consumer Protection - Member
Insurance - Member
Matt Dababneh Staff
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Capitol Staff 916-319-2045
Rafael De La Rosa, Capitol Director ([email protected]) Matthew Powers, Legislative Director ([email protected]) Emily Rice, Senior Legislative Advisor ([email protected]) Erinn Ryberg, Legislative Aide ([email protected]) Jordan Lowery, Scheduler/Legislative Aide ([email protected]) District Staff 818-904-3840 Oscar Garcia, District Director ([email protected]) Marc Berkman, Senior Policy Advisor ([email protected]) Ian Anderson, Senior Field Representative ([email protected]) Sanan Shirinian, Field Representative ([email protected]) Samuel Hanigan, Field Representative ([email protected]) Christopher Ramsey, Scheduler/ Field Representative ([email protected]) |
Monthly Salary
$4,375 $4,292 $4,550 $2,834 $2,709 $5,800 $4,000 $3,334 $2,064 $2,250 $3,167 |
2016 Election Outlook
Candidates
Matt Dababneh (D) - Incumbent
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