California Assembly District 45
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by James Ramos Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Greg AbdouchRepublicanJames RamosDemocratic · Incumbent4 years since first win
Last result · 2024 general: James Ramos (D) 63.8, Scott P. Olson (R) 36.2
- Earlier results
- James Ramos (Democratic) won by 21.5 points, 2022Jesse Gabriel (Democratic) won by 32.5 points, 2020, older linesAll 29 elections
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Past results
- Votes for listed candidates
- 136,366
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
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- Same as today
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames RamosWon(incumbent) Democratic 87,06263.8% RepublicanScott P. Olson Republican 49,30436.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,403
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames RamosWon(incumbent) Democratic 45,19460.7% RepublicanJoseph W. Martinez Republican 29,20939.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 206,706
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJesse GabrielWon(incumbent) Democratic 136,90466.2% RepublicanJeffi Girgenti Republican 69,80233.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 153,376
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJesse GabrielWon Democratic 107,75770.3% RepublicanJustin M. Clark Republican 45,61929.7%
- 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.
All elections (29 for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 136,366
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Same as today
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames RamosWon(incumbent) Democratic 87,06263.8% RepublicanScott P. Olson Republican 49,30436.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,403
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Same as today
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJames RamosWon(incumbent) Democratic 45,19460.7% RepublicanJoseph W. Martinez Republican 29,20939.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 206,706
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJesse GabrielWon(incumbent) Democratic 136,90466.2% RepublicanJeffi Girgenti Republican 69,80233.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 153,376
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJesse GabrielWon Democratic 107,75770.3% RepublicanJustin M. Clark Republican 45,61929.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 167,405
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMatt DababnehWon(incumbent) Democratic 111,14866.4% RepublicanJerry Kowal Republican 56,25733.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 79,376
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMatt DababnehWon Democratic 45,32157.1% RepublicanSusan Shelley Republican 34,05542.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 158,418
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
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- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob BlumenfieldWon(incumbent) Democratic 100,42263.4% RepublicanChris Kolski Republican 57,99636.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 64,469
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticGil CedilloWon Democratic 53,74583.4% RepublicanSuzanne Olivos Republican 10,72416.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 86,375
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin De LeonWon(incumbent) Democratic 70,86982.0% RepublicanPhillip Alexander Republican 15,50617.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 54,188
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin De LeonWon Democratic 45,10683.2% RepublicanSamantha E. Allennewman Republican 9,08216.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 81,751
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJackie GoldbergWon(incumbent) Democratic 62,09176.0% RepublicanOscar A. Gutierrez Republican 19,66024.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 47,140
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJackie GoldbergWon(incumbent) Democratic 40,34185.6% LibertarianJudy Chau Cook Libertarian 6,79914.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,092
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJackie GoldbergWon Democratic 57,092100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 48,667
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAntonio R. VillaraigosaWon(incumbent) Democratic 40,00182.2% RepublicanKitty Hedrick Republican 8,66617.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 51,551
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAntonio R. VillaraigosaWon(incumbent) Democratic 40,33278.2% OtherJ. Luis Gomez Other 11,21921.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 45,430
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticAntonio R. VillaraigosaWon Democratic 29,53365.0% RepublicanRobert K. Jung Republican 12,70228.0% LibertarianPam Probst Libertarian 3,1957.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 57,573
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRichard PolancoWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,19664.6% RepublicanKitty Hedrick Republican 15,02826.1% OtherJ. Luis Gomez Other 5,3499.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 77,491
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
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- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBurt MargolinWon(incumbent) Democratic 50,49465.2% RepublicanElizabeth Michael Republican 22,47029.0% OtherOwen Staley Other 4,5275.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 113,471
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
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- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBurt MargolinWon(incumbent) Democratic 78,04568.8% RepublicanDavid Frankel Republican 30,78927.1% OtherJulie Fausto Other 4,6374.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 90,360
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
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- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBurt MargolinWon(incumbent) Democratic 61,52468.1% RepublicanJana Olson Republican 24,28426.9% OtherSylvia F. Kushner Other 3,0323.4% LibertarianDonald Meyer Libertarian 1,5201.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 110,030
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
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- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBurt MargolinWon(incumbent) Democratic 69,48063.1% RepublicanAndrew E. Jelmert Republican 34,26531.1% OtherJanet Johnstone Other 3,9813.6% LibertarianGeorge Abrahams Libertarian 2,3042.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 94,092
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
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- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBurt MargolinWon Democratic 59,82563.6% RepublicanSonia E. McIntosh Republican 27,83229.6% LibertarianTed Brown Libertarian 3,7003.9% OtherMargaret Feigin Other 2,7352.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 96,205
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
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- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHerschel RosenthalWon(incumbent) Democratic 61,20863.6% RepublicanEleanore E. Parker Republican 26,44027.5% LibertarianTed Brown Libertarian 4,3144.5% OtherCarol Weston Other 4,2434.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 85,904
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
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- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHerschel RosenthalWon(incumbent) Democratic 58,24367.8% RepublicanGary E. Wheelock Republican 24,64728.7% OtherMark Hupf Other 3,0143.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 101,433
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
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- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHerschel RosenthalWon(incumbent) Democratic 68,87867.9% RepublicanBetty Mikol Republican 32,55532.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 86,544
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
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- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHerschel RosenthalWon Democratic 54,73063.2% RepublicanBetty Mikol Republican 29,05933.6% OtherDan Streeter Other 2,7553.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 73,549
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
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- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalter KarabianWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,57559.3% RepublicanDaniel T. Nolan Republican 29,97440.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 64,372
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
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- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalter KarabianWon(incumbent) Democratic 37,04257.5% RepublicanDon Decker Republican 26,29340.9% OtherMary T. Dixon Other 1,0371.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,745
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
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- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
California Assembly District 45, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticWalter KarabianWon(incumbent) Democratic 39,16452.4% RepublicanNorma Yocum Republican 35,58147.6%
- 2024: California Secretary of State, Statement of Vote, Nov 5 2024 general (summary pages), retrieved Oct 28, 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.
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY), California Secretary of State, Statement of Vote, Nov 5 2024 generalData as of Oct 28, 2026