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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

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
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%

2012
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.
http://asmdc.org/members/a45/about/biography

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

Matt Dababneh Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)

2013

Matt Dababneh Social Media

Personal Facebook, Facebook Page, Assembly Facebook, Twitter

Committee Membership

Committee on Banking and Finance - Chair
Revenue and Taxation - Member
Privacy and Consumer Protection - Member
Insurance - Member

Matt Dababneh Staff

Capitol Staff 916-319-2045
Rafael De La Rosa, Capitol Director (Rafael.DeLaRosa@asm.ca.gov)
Matthew Powers, Legislative Director (matthew.powers@asm.ca.gov)
Emily Rice, Senior Legislative Advisor (emily.rice@asm.ca.gov)
Erinn Ryberg, Legislative Aide (erinn.ryberg@asm.ca.gov)
Jordan Lowery, Scheduler/Legislative Aide (jordan.lowery@asm.ca.gov)

District Staff 818-904-3840
Oscar Garcia, District Director (oscar.garcia@asm.ca.gov)
Marc Berkman, Senior Policy Advisor (marc.berkman@asm.ca.gov)
Ian Anderson, Senior Field Representative (ian.anderson@asm.ca.gov)
Sanan Shirinian, Field Representative (sanan.shirinian@asm.ca.gov)
Samuel Hanigan, Field Representative (samuel.hanigan@asm.ca.gov)
Christopher Ramsey, Scheduler/ Field Representative (christopher.ramsey@asm.ca.gov)
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

District Map

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Source: California Citizens Redistricting Commission
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