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Assembly District 74
Republican Matthew Harper currently represents Assembly District 74 and will not be termed out until 2026. Harper is expected to easily win re-election in 2016.
District Summary
Voter Registration
Total Voters - 257,849 Democrat - 28.73% Republican - 41.00% No Party Preference - 25.17% |
Demographics
White - 63.16% Latino - 15.44% Black - 1.34% Asian - 18.46% |
Citizen Voting Age Population
Latino - 9.58% Black - 1.30% Asian - 12.85% |
Counties
Orange |
Major Cities
Newport Beach Laguna Beach Costa Mesa Irvine |
District Vote History
2014
Assembly District 74
Matthew Harper (R) - 59% Keith Curry (R) - 41% |
Governor
Jerry Brown (D) - 44% Neel Kashkari (R) - 56% |
Secretary of State
Alex Padilla (D) - 38% Pete Peterson (R) - 62% |
Proposition 46: MICRA
Yes - 28% No - 72% |
2012
Assembly District 74
Allan Mansoor (R) - 57% Robert Rush (D) - 43% |
U.S. President
Barack Obama (D) - 45% Mitt Romney (R) - 52% |
U.S. Senator
Diane Feinstein (D) - 47% Elizabeth Emken (R) - 53% |
Proposition 30: Income and Sales Tax Increase
Yes - 41% No - 59% |
Matthew Harper Biography
Huntington Beach Mayor Matthew Harper has always been passionate about developing public service excellence by building consensus for community vision with all stakeholders. Before joining the Huntington Beach City Council, Mayor Matthew Harper was elected to the Huntington Beach Union High School District (HBUHSD) Board of Trustees in 1998, there completing three full terms through 2010. Mayor Harper also serves on the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board of Directors and additionally as a representative to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Council. Matthew Harper’s priorities as Mayor include public safety, infrastructure, economic development, administrative & fiscal accountability, property rights and personal freedom.
A graduate of Huntington Beach High School, Matthew Harper is a member of the HBHS Alumni Association. After transferring from Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, Harper earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Public Policy and Management at the University of Southern California.
Matthew Harper is a long-term member of the Orange County Republican Party Central Committee and has served in many Republican leadership roles for over 20 years, including two years as state chairman for the Young Republican Federation of California.
A graduate of Huntington Beach High School, Matthew Harper is a member of the HBHS Alumni Association. After transferring from Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, Harper earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Public Policy and Management at the University of Southern California.
Matthew Harper is a long-term member of the Orange County Republican Party Central Committee and has served in many Republican leadership roles for over 20 years, including two years as state chairman for the Young Republican Federation of California.
Matthew Harper Political History
1998-2010: Huntington Beach Union High School District Board Member
2005-2007: State Chairman of the Young Republican Federation of California
2007-2011: Deputy Chief of Staff for Orange County Supervisor Janet Nguyen
2010-2014: Huntington Beach City Council Member
2014-Present: California State Assemblymember
2005-2007: State Chairman of the Young Republican Federation of California
2007-2011: Deputy Chief of Staff for Orange County Supervisor Janet Nguyen
2010-2014: Huntington Beach City Council Member
2014-Present: California State Assemblymember
Matthew Harper Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)
Committee Membership
Labor and Employment -Vice Chair
Higher Education -Member
Natural Resources -Member
Water, Parks and Wildlife -Member
Higher Education -Member
Natural Resources -Member
Water, Parks and Wildlife -Member
Matthew Harper Staff
Capitol Office 916-319-2074
Madeleine Stelzmiller - Legislative Director ([email protected])
Kara Reano - Scheduler ([email protected])
Costa Mesa District Office 714-668-2100
Patti Taylor - Chief of Staff ([email protected])
David Taylor - Field Representative ([email protected])
Chris Walsh - Field Representative ([email protected])
Madeleine Stelzmiller - Legislative Director ([email protected])
Kara Reano - Scheduler ([email protected])
Costa Mesa District Office 714-668-2100
Patti Taylor - Chief of Staff ([email protected])
David Taylor - Field Representative ([email protected])
Chris Walsh - Field Representative ([email protected])
Matthew Harper Social Media
2016 Election Outlook
Candidates
Matthew Harper (R) - Incumbent