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California House District 23
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Marc Berman Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Marc BermanDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win on fileDavid G. JohnsonRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Marc Berman (D) 59.8, Lydia Kou (D) 40.2
- Last election
- Marc Berman (Democratic) won by 19.6 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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- Races won and lost
- 5-0
- None on file
- Years since first win on file
- 4
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Candidates on the ballot
- Marc BermanIncumbentDemocraticState Assemblymember
- David G. JohnsonRepublicanSmall Business Owner
Source: elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov (PDF), dated Aug 27
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Official results for California
History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 193,782
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarc BermanWon(incumbent) Democratic 115,83359.8% DemocraticLydia Kou Democratic 77,94940.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 169,751
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarc BermanWon(incumbent) Democratic 124,60273.4% RepublicanTim Dec Republican 45,14926.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 177,600
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim PattersonWon(incumbent) Republican 177,600100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 166,232
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim PattersonWon(incumbent) Republican 98,78959.4% DemocraticAileen Rizo Democratic 67,44340.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 164,809
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim PattersonWon(incumbent) Republican 125,15375.9% RepublicanGwen L. Morris Republican 39,65624.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,417
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim PattersonWon(incumbent) Republican 82,417100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 153,274
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJim PattersonWon Republican 83,81754.7% RepublicanBob Whalen Republican 69,45745.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 78,123
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNora CamposWon Democratic 58,62975.0% RepublicanAtul Saini Republican 19,49424.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 106,399
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe CotoWon(incumbent) Democratic 81,52376.6% RepublicanMark S. Patrosso Republican 24,87623.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 67,648
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe CotoWon(incumbent) Democratic 49,97773.9% RepublicanMark Patrosso Republican 17,67126.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 93,217
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJoe CotoWon Democratic 62,56967.1% RepublicanMark Patrosso Republican 26,05127.9% GreenWarner S. Bloomberg Green 4,5974.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 52,071
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticManny DiazWon(incumbent) Democratic 42,46181.5% GreenWarner S. Bloomberg Green 9,61018.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 81,029
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticManny DiazWon Democratic 58,02071.6% RepublicanTom Askeland Republican 17,53121.6% LibertarianDana W. Albrecht Libertarian 5,4786.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 59,838
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike HondaWon(incumbent) Democratic 45,34075.8% RepublicanPatrick Dulong Republican 14,49824.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,082
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike HondaWon Democratic 54,37073.4% RepublicanLisa Sutton Republican 19,71226.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,852
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDominic L. CorteseWon(incumbent) Democratic 36,57564.3% RepublicanFrank Jewett Republican 15,64727.5% OtherTim K. Fitzgerald Other 4,6308.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 82,751
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDominic L. CorteseWon(incumbent) Democratic 54,53965.9% RepublicanMonica A. Valladares Republican 28,21234.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 69,448
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn VasconcellosWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,55362.7% RepublicanMonica A. Valladares Republican 25,89537.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 92,041
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn VasconcellosWon(incumbent) Democratic 60,26965.5% RepublicanLynn Knapp Republican 28,59131.1% LibertarianTodd Greene Libertarian 3,1813.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 63,731
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn VasconcellosWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,11667.7% RepublicanLynn Knapp Republican 18,28528.7% LibertarianKennita Watson Libertarian 1,2151.9% OtherKerry Dean Williams Other 1,1151.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 87,704
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn VasconcellosWon(incumbent) Democratic 76,97887.8% LibertarianDante Deamicis Libertarian 10,72612.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 71,628
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn VasconcellosWon(incumbent) Democratic 49,18568.7% RepublicanPat Fowler Republican 19,75127.6% LibertarianAnn Justi Libertarian 2,6923.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 83,858
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn VasconcellosWon(incumbent) Democratic 48,77058.2% RepublicanAuralee Street Republican 30,44136.3% LibertarianJames P. Wurm Libertarian 4,6475.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 55,005
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn VasconcellosWon(incumbent) Democratic 34,30162.4% RepublicanLynn Knapp Republican 20,70437.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 83,467
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn VasconcellosWon(incumbent) Democratic 45,05454.0% RepublicanWilliam A. Gissler Republican 38,41346.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 63,404
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn VasconcellosWon(incumbent) Democratic 46,71473.7% RepublicanSteven Prader Republican 12,72220.1% OtherHugh Fine Other 3,9686.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 80,035
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn F. ForanWon(incumbent) Democratic 65,61282.0% RepublicanStanton C. Seeba Republican 14,42318.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 62,228
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn F. ForanWon(incumbent) Democratic 46,47074.7% RepublicanDouglas Binderup Republican 14,51423.3% OtherJaroslaw John Szafarski Other 1,2442.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 81,263
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
California Assembly District 23, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn F. ForanWon(incumbent) Democratic 46,36657.1% RepublicanNick A. Verreos Republican 32,80940.4% OtherJohn H. Cousins Other 2,0882.6%
- 2024: California Secretary of State, Statement of Vote, Nov 5 2024 general (summary pages), retrieved Oct 28, 2026
- 1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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Election Wrld. (2026). California House District 23, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ca/assembly/23. Retrieved October 30, 2026.
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Sources: Census TIGERweb Legislative MapServer (120th CDs layer 0, 119th CDs layer 4, 2026 SLD upper layer 1 and lower layer 2) (US Census Bureau, public domain), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open Civic Data division identifiers (census_autogenerated us_sldl/us_sldu and openstates state files); also (sld-recent.json): Open Civic Data division identifiers (country-us) (CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; Open States people (current) CSVs (CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Open States volunteers and staff (rosters from state legislature sites) from official returns, not an official source; California Secretary of State, Statement of Vote, Nov 5 2024 general (summary pages) (US state public record), retrieved Oct 28, 2026; State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse) (CC0 1.0), retrieved Oct 28, 2026, compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns, not an official source.
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ca/sldl:23
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026