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California House District 28
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Gail Pellerin Democratic · Roster as of Oct 28
Carol PefleyRepublicanGail PellerinDemocratic · Incumbent4 years in politics
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Gail Pellerin (D) 66.9, Liz Lawler (R) 33.1
- Last election
- Gail Pellerin (Democratic) won by 33.8 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Pefley left, Pellerin right- Donor-based spectrum
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- 2-0
- Years in politics
- Not available
- 4
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Candidates on the ballot
- Gail PellerinIncumbentDemocraticState Assemblymember
- Carol PefleyRepublicanSmall 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
- 226,488
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
- Source
- California Secretary of State, Statement of Vote, Nov 5 2024 general (summary pages)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGail PellerinWon(incumbent) Democratic 151,41966.9% RepublicanLiz Lawler Republican 75,06933.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 178,036
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGail PellerinWon Democratic 121,11968.0% RepublicanLiz Lawler Republican 56,91732.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 232,709
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEvan LowWon(incumbent) Democratic 166,73371.7% RepublicanCarlos Rafael Cruz Republican 65,97628.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 184,010
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEvan LowWon(incumbent) Democratic 130,81571.1% RepublicanMichael L. Snyder Republican 53,19528.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 195,188
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEvan LowWon(incumbent) Democratic 136,54770.0% RepublicanNicholas Sclavos Republican 58,64130.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 119,884
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticEvan LowWon Democratic 71,23959.4% RepublicanChuck Page Republican 48,64540.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 174,300
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPaul FongWon(incumbent) Democratic 108,06162.0% OtherChad Walsh Other 66,23938.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 89,362
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLuis AlejoWon Democratic 56,09862.8% RepublicanRobert Bernosky Republican 33,26437.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 90,012
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnna CaballeroWon(incumbent) Democratic 90,012100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 75,873
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAnna CaballeroWon Democratic 43,57057.4% RepublicanIgnacio Velazquez Republican 32,30342.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 106,843
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSimon SalinasWon(incumbent) Democratic 67,58663.3% RepublicanBob Perkins Republican 39,25736.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 71,500
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSimon SalinasWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,55560.9% RepublicanJane Howard Republican 27,94539.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 125,765
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSimon SalinasWon Democratic 66,01152.5% RepublicanJeff Denham Republican 54,72943.5% OtherJohn Vogel Other 2,8912.3% LibertarianRoger Ver Libertarian 2,1341.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 92,450
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPeter FrusettaWon(incumbent) Republican 47,73551.6% DemocraticAlan D. Styles Democratic 40,65244.0% LibertarianKate Woods Libertarian 4,0634.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 109,800
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPeter FrusettaWon(incumbent) Republican 53,64948.9% DemocraticLily Cervantes Democratic 51,88847.3% LibertarianMark Hinkle Libertarian 4,2633.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 87,003
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPeter FrusettaWon Republican 43,69650.2% DemocraticLily Cervantes Democratic 43,30749.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 109,652
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRusty AreiasWon(incumbent) Democratic 64,74759.0% RepublicanPeter Frusetta Republican 44,90541.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 112,655
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSam FarrWon(incumbent) Democratic 80,55871.5% RepublicanWest W. Walker Republican 32,09728.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 144,937
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSam FarrWon(incumbent) Democratic 102,65470.8% RepublicanJack L. Skillicorn Republican 42,28329.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 104,137
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSam FarrWon(incumbent) Democratic 75,11272.1% RepublicanJeff Bosshard Republican 29,02527.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 129,847
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSam FarrWon(incumbent) Democratic 94,61272.9% RepublicanLester Rate Republican 35,23527.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 110,507
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSam FarrWon(incumbent) Democratic 78,53471.1% RepublicanJames Peter Cost Republican 31,97328.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 127,138
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSam FarrWon Democratic 67,77053.3% RepublicanAnn Welchner Republican 48,00137.8% OtherMichael Zaharakis Other 6,2945.0% LibertarianDonald E. Atkinson Libertarian 5,0734.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 97,836
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry J. MelloWon(incumbent) Democratic 57,14458.4% RepublicanHarry Wiens Republican 31,00731.7% OtherMichael Zaharakis Other 9,6859.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 111,636
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHenry J. MelloWon Democratic 61,32254.9% RepublicanLarry Parrish Republican 50,31445.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 89,367
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanFrank Murphy Jr.Won(incumbent) Republican 50,16356.1% DemocraticHenry L. Fuller Democratic 32,50936.4% OtherAnne P. Garni Other 6,6957.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 79,497
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRaymond GonzalesWon Democratic 41,38852.1% RepublicanKent H. Stacey(incumbent) Republican 38,10947.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 61,572
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKent H. StaceyWon(incumbent) Republican 33,96755.2% DemocraticRobert N. Whittemore Democratic 26,41942.9% OtherBob Charlton Other 1,1861.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 71,324
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
California Assembly District 28, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanKent H. StaceyWon(incumbent) Republican 42,98860.3% DemocraticTimothy Lemucchi Democratic 26,82837.6% OtherCharles R. Fisher Other 1,5082.1%
1968 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026
The date is for the whole chamber. Last contest in this district on file: 2024.
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- cd.topo.json, sld/*.topo.json
- License
- US Census Bureau, public domain
- Retrieved
- October 28, 2026
- Link
- https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Legislative/MapServer
- Used for
- OCD-ID labels for sld/*.topo.json; also (sld-recent.json): Validating district labels; also (state_results.json): Validating and shaping state legislative district labels (OCD-ID keys)
- License
- CC0 (repository); also (sld-recent.json): CC0 1.0
- Retrieved
- October 28, 2026
- Link
- https://github.com/opencivicdata/ocd-division-ids
- Used for
- web/data/officials/sld/{st}.json (name, party, district, chamber, openstates_id, official page url). Emails, phones, addresses, biographies discarded.
- License
- CC0-1.0 (Open States people data)
- Retrieved
- October 28, 2026
- Link
- https://data.openstates.org/people/current/%3Cst%3E.csv
- Used for
- CA Senate and Assembly 2024
- License
- US state public record
- Retrieved
- October 28, 2026
- Link
- https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/sov/2024-general/sov/complete-sov.pdf
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- State legislative general/special election results, data/results/sld/{st}.json
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- October 28, 2026
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- https://doi.org/10.7910/DVN/FJOGJB
District id: ocd-division/country:us/state:ca/sldl:28
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026