California Assembly District 7
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Joshua Hoover Republican · Member list as of Oct 28
Joshua HooverRepublican · Incumbent4 years since first winAmy L. SlavenskyDemocratic
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Joshua Hoover (R) 53.6, Porsche Middleton (D) 46.4
- Last election
- Joshua Hoover (Republican) won by 7.2 points, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
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Left column: HooverRight column: Slavensky
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeHooverNo published score for Slavensky
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Amy L. SlavenskyDemocraticPublic School Educator
- Joshua HooverIncumbentRepublicanMember of the State Assembly, 7th District
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
- 216,741
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoshua HooverWon(incumbent)Name as filed: Josh Hoover Republican 116,25453.6% DemocraticPorsche Middleton Democratic 100,48746.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 166,153
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanJoshua HooverWonName as filed: Josh Hoover Republican 83,76850.4% DemocraticKen Cooley(incumbent) Democratic 82,38549.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 201,626
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin McCartyWon(incumbent) Democratic 149,08373.9% OtherJames O. Just Other 52,54326.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 151,210
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin McCartyWon(incumbent) Democratic 107,84971.3% RepublicanScott Schmidt Republican 43,36128.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 159,209
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin McCartyWon(incumbent) Democratic 111,11269.8% RepublicanRyan K. Brown Republican 48,09730.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 80,034
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticKevin McCartyWon Democratic 46,98358.7% DemocraticSteve Cohn Democratic 33,05141.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 138,157
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRoger DickinsonWon(incumbent) Democratic 96,42269.8% RepublicanJonathan Zachariou Republican 41,73530.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 135,984
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMichael AllenWon Democratic 86,64163.7% RepublicanDoris Gentry Republican 43,35031.9% LibertarianKathryn N. Moore Libertarian 5,9934.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 178,299
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNoreen EvansWon(incumbent) Democratic 128,27972.0% RepublicanDoris Gentry Republican 50,02028.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 99,262
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNoreen EvansWon(incumbent) Democratic 99,262100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 168,216
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
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- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNoreen EvansWon Democratic 101,13060.1% RepublicanPat Krueger Republican 62,03536.9% LibertarianF. Aaron Smith Libertarian 5,0513.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 101,787
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia WigginsWon(incumbent) Democratic 77,40176.0% LibertarianDavid Kozlowski Libertarian 24,38624.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 154,135
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia WigginsWon(incumbent) Democratic 102,42566.5% RepublicanPedro J. Rivera Republican 45,56329.6% LibertarianWilliam Schoeffler Libertarian 6,1474.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 129,043
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticPatricia WigginsWon Democratic 80,17862.1% RepublicanBob Sanchez Republican 43,39833.6% LibertarianMike Rodrigues Libertarian 3,6942.9% OtherIrv Sutley Other 1,7731.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 139,955
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
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- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticValerie K. BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 89,86464.2% RepublicanKen Larsen Republican 48,11434.4% OtherAlan Barreca Other 1,9771.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 125,495
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticValerie K. BrownWon(incumbent) Democratic 73,38958.5% RepublicanRoger D. Williams Republican 48,92839.0% OtherIrv Sutley Other 3,1782.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 164,839
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticValerie K. BrownWon Democratic 99,26960.2% RepublicanJanet Nicholas Republican 59,21235.9% OtherIrv Sutley Other 6,3583.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 161,365
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanDavid KnowlesWon Republican 82,86251.4% DemocraticNorm Waters(incumbent) Democratic 78,49048.6% OtherChristopher Carrillo Other 130.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 171,861
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNorman WatersWon(incumbent) Democratic 86,63250.4% RepublicanDavid Knowles Republican 85,22949.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 124,273
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNorm WatersWon(incumbent) Democratic 82,75966.6% RepublicanTerry Holm Republican 38,49031.0% LibertarianRobert W. Page Libertarian 3,0242.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 143,440
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNorm WatersWon(incumbent) Democratic 98,04368.3% RepublicanJim Head Republican 45,39731.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 122,665
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNorm WatersWon(incumbent) Democratic 85,22569.5% RepublicanSteven C. Bailey Republican 37,44030.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 149,880
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNorman WatersWon(incumbent) Democratic 84,46256.4% RepublicanDan S. Parises Republican 65,41843.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 76,220
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNorman WatersWon(incumbent) Democratic 76,220100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 112,282
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNorman WatersWon Democratic 61,98955.2% RepublicanDan S. Parises Republican 50,29344.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 94,222
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticJohn GaramendiWon Democratic 60,38064.1% RepublicanDoug Carter Republican 33,84235.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 143,390
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam T. BagleyWon(incumbent) Republican 84,14158.7% DemocraticHarry J. Moore Democratic 49,21134.3% OtherBill Mack Webber Other 10,0387.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 105,991
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam T. BagleyWon(incumbent) Republican 61,55658.1% DemocraticJoseph A. Forest Democratic 41,31139.0% OtherGlenn A. Bernd Other 3,1243.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 110,582
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
California Assembly District 7, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanWilliam T. BagleyWon(incumbent) Republican 78,15670.7% DemocraticRobert E. Mertle Democratic 27,33424.7% OtherAl R. Bionda Jr. Other 5,0924.6%
- 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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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.
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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