California Assembly District 65
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Mike Gipson Democratic (not a candidate in 2026) · Member list as of Oct 28
Ayanna DavisDemocraticLydia A. GutiérrezRepublican
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Mike Gipson (D) 70.9, Lydia A. Gutierrez (R) 29.2
- Last election
- Mike Gipson (Democratic) won by 41.7 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: DavisRight column: Gutiérrez
- Races
- None listed
- Won 0 of 1
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The current holder, Mike Gipson, is not on the candidate list.
- Ayanna DavisDemocraticEducator/School Boardmember
- Lydia A. GutiérrezRepublicanPublic School Teacher
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
- 130,192
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike GipsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 92,24670.8% RepublicanLydia A. Gutierrez Republican 37,94629.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 69,837
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike GipsonWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Mike Anthony Gipson Democratic 43,11861.7% DemocraticFatima Iqbal-Zubair Democratic 26,71938.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 192,801
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSharon Quirk-SilvaWon(incumbent) Democratic 112,33358.3% RepublicanCynthia Thacker Republican 80,46841.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 130,589
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSharon Quirk-SilvaWon(incumbent) Democratic 74,63657.1% RepublicanAlexandria Coronado Republican 55,95342.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 149,595
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSharon Quirk-SilvaWon Democratic 79,65453.3% RepublicanYoung Kim(incumbent) Republican 69,94146.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 77,580
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanYoung KimWon Republican 42,37654.6% DemocraticSharon Quirk-Silva(incumbent) Democratic 35,20445.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 132,564
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticSharon Quirk-SilvaWon Democratic 68,98852.0% RepublicanChris Norby(incumbent) Republican 63,57648.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 135,687
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul CookWon(incumbent) Republican 78,47557.8% DemocraticCarl Wood Democratic 57,21242.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 175,871
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul CookWon(incumbent) Republican 93,56653.2% DemocraticCarl Wood Democratic 82,30546.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 112,933
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul CookWon Republican 67,66959.9% DemocraticRita Ramirezdean Democratic 41,90637.1% OtherJon Taleb Other 3,3583.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 152,130
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRuss BoghWon(incumbent) Republican 93,67661.6% DemocraticRita Ramirezdean Democratic 58,45438.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 89,347
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanRuss BoghWon Republican 56,59863.4% DemocraticDarrel R. Scholes Democratic 32,74936.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 124,837
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJan LejaWon Republican 58,75047.1% DemocraticRay R. Quinto Democratic 53,42542.8% LibertarianBonnie Flickinger Libertarian 10,2638.2% OtherJoseph Renteria Other 2,3991.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 98,953
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrett GranlundWon(incumbent) Republican 56,52357.1% DemocraticRay R. Quinto Democratic 39,28639.7% OtherJoseph Renteria Other 3,1443.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 117,539
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrett GranlundWon(incumbent) Republican 66,57356.6% DemocraticShirley Morton Democratic 45,55938.8% OtherDouglas R. Wallack Other 5,3444.5% OtherWilliam Obrien Other 630.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 101,841
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanBrett GranlundWon Republican 64,29163.1% DemocraticRichard D. Sandoval Democratic 37,55036.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 131,111
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanPaul A. WoodruffWon(incumbent) Republican 68,76852.5% DemocraticAlice J. Robb Democratic 50,76838.7% LibertarianMichael S. Geller Libertarian 11,5758.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 95,689
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJames BrulteWon Republican 57,33159.9% DemocraticBob Erwin Democratic 38,35840.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 128,428
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles BaderWon(incumbent) Republican 85,98267.0% DemocraticDavid Neal Chamberlain Democratic 39,58430.8% LibertarianPaul N. Gautreau Libertarian 2,8622.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 79,105
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles BaderWon(incumbent) Republican 54,22568.5% DemocraticHarold A. Jackson Jr. Democratic 24,88031.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 104,089
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles BaderWon(incumbent) Republican 70,48367.7% DemocraticHarold A. Jackson Jr. Democratic 33,60632.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 70,568
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanCharles BaderWon Republican 37,14752.6% DemocraticJim Cramer(incumbent) Democratic 33,42147.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 90,227
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJim CramerWon Democratic 43,90948.7% RepublicanCharles Bader Republican 42,19546.8% LibertarianDavid J. Eloff Libertarian 4,1234.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 66,722
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill McVittieWon(incumbent) Democratic 39,43559.1% RepublicanDon Donnelly Republican 27,28740.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,406
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill McVittieWon(incumbent) Democratic 47,02163.2% RepublicanClyde R. Stephens Republican 27,38536.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 56,413
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBill McVittieWon Democratic 27,67649.1% RepublicanPete J. Vanderpoel Republican 26,44446.9% OtherBill Vogel Other 2,2934.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 66,971
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticFrank HolomanWon Democratic 44,57366.6% RepublicanJames A. Knapp Republican 22,39833.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 59,063
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDavid C. PiersonWon Democratic 43,58273.8% RepublicanLeo Sanocki Republican 14,19524.0% OtherPearl Parsley Other 1,2862.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 73,486
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
California Assembly District 65, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJesse M. UnruhWon(incumbent) Democratic 43,20458.8% RepublicanGerald S. Veregge Republican 30,28241.2%
- 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 Assembly District 65, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ca/assembly/65. 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:65
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), California Secretary of State, Statement of Vote, Nov 5 2024 generalData as of Oct 28, 2026