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California House District 78
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Chris Ward Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
Payton GalvezRepublicanChris WardDemocratic · Incumbent6 years since first win on file
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2024 general: Chris Ward (D) 100.0
- Last election
- Chris Ward (Democratic) was unopposed, 2024
- On the 2026 ballot
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- 6
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- Chris WardIncumbentDemocraticMember of the State Assembly, 78th District
- Payton GalvezRepublicanConstituent Services Manager
Source: elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov (PDF), dated Aug 27
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History (29 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 175,178
- Election day
- November 5, 2024
- District map
- Older district map (2022 to 2024)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2024, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChris WardWon(incumbent) Democratic 175,178100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 172,449
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChris WardWon(incumbent) Democratic 118,21568.5% RepublicanEric E. Gonzales Republican 54,23431.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 220,241
- Election day
- November 3, 2020
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2020, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticChris WardWon Democratic 123,75556.2% DemocraticSarah Davis Democratic 96,48643.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 197,815
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTodd GloriaWon(incumbent) Democratic 140,59871.1% RepublicanMaggie J. Campbell Republican 57,21728.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 210,984
- Election day
- November 8, 2016
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2016, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticTodd GloriaWon Democratic 145,85069.1% RepublicanKevin D. Melton Republican 65,13430.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 117,312
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticToni AtkinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 72,22461.6% RepublicanBarbara Decker Republican 45,08838.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 187,513
- Election day
- November 6, 2012
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2012, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticToni AtkinsWon(incumbent) Democratic 116,98762.4% RepublicanRalph Denney Republican 70,52637.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 121,491
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarty BlockWon(incumbent) Democratic 72,03659.3% RepublicanRick L. Powell Republican 49,45540.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 169,288
- Election day
- November 4, 2008
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2008, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMarty BlockWon Democratic 93,93855.5% RepublicanJohn McCann Republican 75,35044.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 102,153
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanShirley HortonWon(incumbent) Republican 51,98350.9% DemocraticMaxine Sherard Democratic 46,84645.9% LibertarianGeof Gibson Libertarian 3,3243.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 156,743
- Election day
- November 2, 2004
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2004, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanShirley HortonWon(incumbent) Republican 76,88649.0% DemocraticPatty Davis Democratic 74,88847.8% LibertarianJosh Hale Libertarian 4,9693.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 92,892
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanShirley HortonWon Republican 45,82649.3% DemocraticVince Hall Democratic 44,24747.6% LibertarianMark Mananno Libertarian 2,8193.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 172,282
- Election day
- November 7, 2000
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 2000, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward WayneWon(incumbent) Democratic 79,76446.3% RepublicanJohn Steel Republican 54,70031.8% LibertarianDennis Triglia Libertarian 35,97820.9% OtherRay Wingfield Other 1,8401.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 115,829
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward WayneWon(incumbent) Democratic 65,56656.6% RepublicanJean Roesch Republican 44,48438.4% LibertarianJohn Murphy Libertarian 3,5513.1% OtherStuart Knoles Other 2,2281.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 142,955
- Election day
- November 5, 1996
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1996, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHoward WayneWon Democratic 69,58748.7% RepublicanTricia Rae Hunter Republican 65,44045.8% IndependentNathan Johnson Independent 7,4755.2% OtherElizabeth Lenardi Other 4530.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 120,974
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDeirdre AlpertWon(incumbent) Democratic 63,55752.5% RepublicanBruce Henderson Republican 53,98044.6% OtherJames Fife Other 3,4372.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 153,257
- Election day
- November 3, 1992
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1992, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDeirdre AlpertWon(incumbent) Democratic 81,81953.4% RepublicanJeff Marston Republican 63,29341.3% OtherSally Sherry Obrien Other 7,7925.1% OtherVantieghem Other 3530.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 92,130
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMike GotchWon Democratic 41,17844.7% RepublicanJeff Marston Republican 40,56144.0% LibertarianEd McWilliams Libertarian 5,5716.0% OtherBob Bardell Other 4,2284.6% OtherEdwards Other 5920.6% - Votes for listed candidates
- 131,278
- Election day
- November 8, 1988
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1988, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLucy KilleaWon(incumbent) Democratic 78,60659.9% RepublicanByron Wear Republican 49,91938.0% LibertarianKurtis McMillen Libertarian 2,7532.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 94,241
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLucy KilleaWon(incumbent) Democratic 53,66256.9% RepublicanEarl Cantos Jr. Republican 38,12740.5% LibertarianJoseph Shea Libertarian 1,3661.4% OtherCharles Ulmschneider Other 1,0861.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 126,715
- Election day
- November 6, 1984
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1984, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLucy KilleaWon(incumbent) Democratic 83,19365.7% RepublicanPatrick M. Boarman Republican 40,09231.6% LibertarianFritz Sands Libertarian 3,4302.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 104,843
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLucy KilleaWon Democratic 60,49457.7% RepublicanJerry Baker Republican 41,04139.1% LibertarianFritz Sands Libertarian 3,3083.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 108,698
- Election day
- November 4, 1980
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1980, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLawrence KapiloffWon(incumbent) Democratic 60,87156.0% RepublicanRoss Tharp Republican 47,82744.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 88,830
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLawrence KapiloffWon(incumbent) Democratic 48,86755.0% RepublicanTerry Knoepp Republican 39,96345.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 109,463
- Election day
- November 2, 1976
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1976, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLawrence KapiloffWon(incumbent) Democratic 60,37955.2% RepublicanAl Couppee Republican 46,37442.4% OtherContessina Other 2,7102.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 84,252
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLawrence KapiloffWon(incumbent) Democratic 52,51962.3% RepublicanRod Smith Republican 28,98034.4% OtherJames E. Hicks Other 2,7533.3% - Votes for listed candidates
- 105,471
- Election day
- November 7, 1972
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1972, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLawrence KapiloffWon Democratic 54,05451.3% RepublicanE. Richard Barnes(incumbent) Republican 51,41748.8% - Votes for listed candidates
- 74,582
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanE. Richard BarnesWon(incumbent) Republican 46,25962.0% DemocraticRichard Nolan Democratic 28,32338.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 87,091
- Election day
- November 5, 1968
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
California Assembly District 78, 1968 to 2024, 1968, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share RepublicanE. Richard BarnesWon(incumbent) Republican 57,72366.3% DemocraticJohn P. Moody Democratic 29,36833.7%
- 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.
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Election Wrld. (2026). California House District 78, election results 1968 to 2024. https://www.electionwrld.com/ca/assembly/78. 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:78
DataState data (JSON)Sources: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), DIME (ODC-BY)Data as of Oct 28, 2026