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California's 72nd State Assembly district

American legislative district

American legislative district

FieldValue
district72
chamberAssembly
image{{#tag:mapframeframeless=1
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population469,933
population year2010
voting age361,195
citizen voting age296,747
percent white38.67
percent black1.15
percent latino25.67
percent asian32.81
percent native american0.50
percent pacific islander0.53
percent other race0.20
percent remainder of multiracial0.46
registered256,514
Democratic34.83
Republican35.89
NPP24.48

| percent remainder of multiracial = 0.46

California's 72nd State Assembly district is one of 80 California State Assembly districts. It is currently represented by Republican Diane Dixon.

District profile

The district encompasses mostly of coastal communities in Orange County. The district is primarily suburban.

Orange County

  • Aliso Viejo
  • Lake Forest
  • Huntington Beach
  • Laguna Beach
  • Laguna Hills
  • Laguna Woods
  • Seal Beach

Election results from statewide races

YearOfficeResults
2021Recallalign="right" Yes 52.4 – 47.6%
2020PresidentTrump 50.3–47.8%
2018GovernorCox 51.6–48.4%
SenatorFeinstein 54.0–46.0%
2016PresidentClinton 51.4–43.1%
SenatorSanchez 50.4–49.6%
2014GovernorKashkari 53.7–46.3%
2012PresidentRomney 51.1–46.7%
SenatorEmken 51.3–48.7%

List of assembly members representing the district

Due to redistricting, the 72nd district has been moved around different parts of the state. The current iteration resulted from the 2021 redistricting by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission.

Assembly membersPartyYears servedCounties representedNotes
R. J. Van VoorhiesRepublicanJanuary 5, 1885 – January 3, 1887Alpine, Mono, Inyo
Andrew J. GouldJanuary 3, 1887 – January 7, 1889
Cyrus ColemanJanuary 7, 1889 – January 5, 1891
Frank Eugene HunewillJanuary 5, 1891 – January 2, 1893
T. J. KernsDemocraticJanuary 2, 1893 – January 7, 1895Los Angeles
Brewster C. KenyonRepublicanJanuary 7, 1895 – January 2, 1899
Joseph M. MillerJanuary 2, 1899 – January 1, 1901
William H. SavageJanuary 1, 1901 – January 5, 1903
Herbert Swift Greenwood McCartneyJanuary 5, 1903 – January 7, 1907
Fred E. PierceJanuary 7, 1907 – January 4, 1909
John N. O. RechJanuary 4, 1909 – January 2, 1911
Henry S. BenedictJanuary 2, 1911 – January 6, 1913
Arthur G. KuckJanuary 6, 1913 – January 4, 1915
Harry A. ChamberlinJanuary 4, 1915 – January 8, 1917
George C. WatsonJanuary 8, 1917 – January 6, 1919
Alexander P. FlemingJanuary 6, 1919 – December 15, 1920Died in office before the end of term. Died from complications of heart and kidney maladies. He also served as Los Angeles City Council from July 7, 1919 to his death.
VacantDecember 15, 1920 – January 3, 1921
Willard E. BadhamRepublicanJanuary 3, 1921 – January 5, 1931
Ben A. HillJanuary 5, 1931 – January 2, 1933
Hobart R. AlterJanuary 2, 1933 – January 7, 1935San Bernardino
Godfrey A. AndreasDemocraticJanuary 7, 1935 – October 13, 1942Died in office.
VacantOctober 13, 1942 – January 4, 1943
R. Fred PriceRepublicanJanuary 4, 1943 – January 8, 1951
Stanford C. ShawDemocraticJanuary 8, 1951 – January 3, 1955
Eugene G. NisbetJanuary 3, 1955 – January 7, 1963
John QuimbyJanuary 7, 1963 – November 30, 1974
Richard H. RobinsonDecember 2, 1974 – November 30, 1986Orange
Dick LongshoreRepublicanDecember 1, 1986 – June 8, 1988Died in office from pneumonia.
VacantJune 8, 1988 – December 5, 1988
Curt PringleRepublicanDecember 5, 1988 – November 30, 1990
Tom UmbergDemocraticDecember 3, 1990 – November 30, 1992
Ross JohnsonRepublicanDecember 7, 1992 – May 11, 1995Resigned from office to be sworn in the 35th State Senate district after winning special election.
VacantMay 11, 1995 – September 13, 1995
Dick AckermanRepublicanSeptember 13, 1995 – November 30, 2000Sworn in after winning special election.
Lynn DaucherDecember 4, 2000 – November 30, 2006
Michael D. DuvallDecember 4, 2006 – September 9, 2009Resigned from office after he was caught on tape talking about having an affair with a female lobbyist.
VacantSeptember 9, 2009 – January 29, 2010
Chris NorbyRepublicanJanuary 29, 2010 – November 30, 2012Sworn in after winning special election.
Travis AllenDecember 3, 2012 – November 30, 2018
Tyler DiepDecember 3, 2018 – November 30, 2020
Janet NguyenDecember 7, 2020 – November 30, 2022
Diane DixonDecember 5, 2022 – present

Election results (1990–present)

2024

2022

2020

2018

2016

2014

2012

2010

2010 (special)

Vacancy resulting from the resignation of Michael Duvall

2008

2006

2004

2002

2000

1998

1996

1995 (special)

Vacancy resulting from the resignation of Ross Johnson

1994

1992

1990

References

References

  1. "Citizens Redistricting Commission Final Report, 2011".
  2. "Report of Registration as of July 3, 2020".
  3. "LONG ILLNESS FATAL TO OFFICIAL".
  4. "New City Officials Take Office Oath".
  5. "DEATH CLAIMS ASSEMBLYMAN ANDREAS AT 61".
  6. "Assembly passes ‘drive-by’ shooting bill".
  7. "Ross Johnson Resignation letter".
  8. "Dick Ackerman Sworn in".
  9. "Chris Norboy Sworn in".
  10. "March 5, 2024, Presidential Primary Election - State Assemblymember".
  11. "November 5, 2024, General Election - State Assemblymember".
  12. "June 7, 2022, Primary Election - State Assemblymember".
  13. "November 8, 2022, General Election - State Assemblymember".
  14. "March 3, 2020, Presidential Primary Election - State Assemblymember".
  15. "November 3, 2020, General Election - State Assemblymember".
  16. "June 5, 2018, Statewide Direct Primary Election - State Assemblymember".
  17. "November 6, 2018, General Election - State Assemblymember".
  18. "June 7, 2016, Presidential Primary Election - State Assemblymember".
  19. "November 8, 2016, General Election - State Assemblymember".
  20. "June 3, 2014, Statewide Direct Primary Election - State Assemblymember".
  21. "November 4, 2014, General Election - Member of the State Assembly".
  22. "June 5, 2012, Presidential Primary Election - State Assemblymember".
  23. "November 6, 2012, General Election - State Assemblymember".
  24. "November 2, 2010, General Election - State Assemblymember".
  25. "Official Canvass - State Assemblymember - 72nd Assembly District* - Special General Election, January 12, 2010".
  26. "November 4, 2008, Presidential General Election - State Assemblymember".
  27. "November 7, 2006, General Election - Member of the State Assembly".
  28. "November 2, 2004, Presidential General Election - Member of the State Assembly".
  29. "November 5, 2002, General Election - Member of the State Assembly".
  30. "November 7, 2000, General Election - Member of the State Assembly".
  31. "November 3, 1998, General Election - Member of the State Assembly".
  32. "November 5, 1996, General Election - Member of the State Assembly".
  33. "Special Election Results".
  34. "November 8, 1994, General Election - Member of the State Assembly".
  35. "November 3, 1992, General Election - Member of the State Assembly".
  36. "November 6, 1990, General Election - Member of the State Assembly".
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