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California State Assembly Member, District 65

This office represents Assembly District 65 in the California Legislature.

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Government
State of California
Public body
California State Assembly
Electoral area
Assembly District 65
Map of California State Assembly District 65
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Assembly District 65 boundary from the U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb current legislative-district layer.

Office overview

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Government levelStateState of California
Contest typePartisanVoter-nominated office
SeatDistrict 65One of 80 State Assembly seats
Regular term2 yearsAssembly seats are elected every two years

What this office does

Represents District 65 in the State Assembly

The office votes on state laws, appropriations, and oversight while representing residents and communities within the district.

California State Assembly Chief Clerk

Election process

A top-two primary leads to the general election

California uses a top-two primary for this office. The two candidates receiving the most votes advance to the general election regardless of party.

Next electionJune 2, 2026

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Detailed district statistics2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates

Survey estimates describe the current Assembly district and are not the same as the official 2020 redistricting population count. Margins of error use the ACS 90% confidence level. Hispanic or Latino includes people of any race; the remaining race categories are non-Hispanic.

People and households

Estimated population
486,262±7,016
Median age
35.7 years±0.4 years
Households
145,440±1,747

Income and education

Median household income
$75,015±$1,975; 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars
People below the poverty line
17.5%±0.9 percentage points
Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%±0.6 percentage points; population age 25+

Housing

Housing units
151,677±1,719
Occupied housing units
145,440±1,747
Vacant housing units
6,237±727
Vacancy rate
4.1%±0.5 percentage points

Race and ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race)
63.8%±1.0 percentage points
White alone, not Hispanic
6.7%±0.3 percentage points
Black alone, not Hispanic
18.2%±0.6 percentage points
American Indian or Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic
0.1%±0.0 percentage points
Asian alone, not Hispanic
8.0%±0.4 percentage points
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic
0.4%±0.1 percentage points
Some other race alone, not Hispanic
0.4%±0.1 percentage points
Two or more races, not Hispanic
2.3%±0.3 percentage points
U.S. Census Bureau district profile

Current officeholder

Who currently holds this office?

Current officeholder identified by the official California State Assembly directory.

Official portrait of Mike A. Gipson
California State Assembly

Current officeholder

Mike A. Gipson

California State Assembly Member, District 65

Status
Current officeholder
Party
Democrat
Connected election
June 2, 2026

Legislative work

Committee assignments

2025–2026 legislative session
Standing Committees
  • Governmental OrganizationMember
  • InsuranceMember
  • Revenue and TaxationChair
Select Committees
  • Select Committee on Domestic ViolenceMember
  • Select Committee on Ports and Goods MovementChair
  • Select Committee on Youth Mental Health and Treatment AccessibilityMember
  • Select Committee on the Nonprofit SectorMember
Official committee list

Contact this office

Office
P.O. Box 942849 Sacramento, CA 94249-0065
Official contact page Official office source
Past officeholders2 verified succession records

Succession history

Explore prior service

Verified Assembly District 65 session snapshots beginning with 2015–2016; one earlier session is included when needed to identify a predecessor.

Service ranges identify the first and last biennial sessions in the California State Library dataset; they do not assert exact swearing-in or departure dates. District numbers continue across redistricting, so earlier records may describe materially different boundaries.

Electoral area

Where this office represents

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Interactive area map

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Assembly District 65 overlaps 8 mapped communities in Los Angeles County, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, Carson, Compton, West Rancho Dominguez, West Carson, and Willowbrook, plus 1 other mapped community.

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Past elections

Election history

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State legislative officeCertified

California State Assembly District 65

June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election · 6 candidates
Money in
$0.00
Money out
$0.00
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Public records

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Legislative activity

Authored legislation

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Mike A. Gipson is listed as the author of each assembly bill below. Statuses were reviewed August 17, 2026. Showing all 36 bills.

AB 15 Open unsolved homicide: review and reinvestigationAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Vetoed AB 233 Alcoholic beverages: licenseesAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Chaptered AB 245 Property taxation: application of base year value: disaster reliefAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Chaptered AB 291 Teachers: credentialed educator apprenticeship programsAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Senate · Appropriations AB 335 The Designation of California Black-Serving Institutions Grant ProgramAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Assembly · Died · Appropriations AB 598 School safety: School Mapping Data Grant ProgramAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Senate · Appropriations AB 751 Rest periods: petroleum facilities: safety-sensitive positionsAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Chaptered AB 821 Pupil instruction: high school graduation requirements: career technical educationAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Chaptered AB 857 School employees: cultural competency trainingAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Assembly · Died · Appropriations AB 926 Juvenile court: visitationAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Assembly · Died · Appropriations AB 981 Vehicles: active intelligent speed assist devicesAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Assembly · Died · Appropriations AB 1023 Coastal resources: coastal development permits and procedures: Zero Emissions Port Electrification and Operations projectAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Assembly · Died · Natural Resources AB 1054 Public employees’ retirement: deferred retirement option program: public employee health benefitsAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Senate · Second Reading AB 1165 California Housing Justice Act of 2026Authored by Mike A. Gipson Senate · Second Reading AB 1193 Fleeing the scene of an accidentAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Assembly · Died · Public Safety AB 1263 Firearms: ghost gunsAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Chaptered AB 1409 Intermodal roadability inspection programAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Assembly · Died · Transportation AB 1447 Unclaimed property: escheat to the stateAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Senate · Judiciary AB 1519 Taxation: tax liability: collectionsAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Senate · Third Reading AB 1795 Smoke Damage Recovery ActAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Senate · Third Reading AB 1851 Pupil health: social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health supportsAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Senate · Appropriations AB 1904 Teachers: credentialed educator apprenticeship programsAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Senate · Second Reading AB 1943 Pupil safety: notifications: firearmsAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Senate · Third Reading AB 1990 Pharmacy Law: advertising certain compounded medications used for obesity or weight managementAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Senate · Appropriations AB 2019 Community colleges: deported or detained facultyAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Assembly · Appropriations AB 2054 Family temporary disability insurance program: covered active dutyAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Senate · Third Reading AB 2101 Human trafficking: notice and training: disaster sitesAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Senate · Appropriations AB 2172 Property taxation: county assessment appeals boards: assessment appeals commissionersAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Senate · Third Reading AB 2279 California Advanced Services Fund: Rural and Urban Regional Broadband Consortia Grant AccountAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Senate · Appropriations AB 2339 Firearms: prohibited personsAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Senate · Third Reading AB 2405 Mental healthAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Senate · Second Reading AB 2499 Health care coverage: claims paymentsAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Senate · Third Reading AB 2524 Pupils: work permits: issuanceAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Senate · Second Reading AB 2596 Mobilehome parks: federally approved housing programs: compliance with state and local lawsAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Assembly · Passed AB 2633 Secondhand dealersAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Senate · Third Reading AB 2669 Pleas: immigrationAuthored by Mike A. Gipson Assembly · Public Safety
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Official directory

Assemblymember directory record for District 65

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News and Press Releases

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Office of Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson
Press release

Assemblymember Gipson Statement on the Death of Former Staffer Eric Washington

CARSON, Calif. – Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D-Carson) issued the following statement:

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Office of Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson
Press release

NO CHARGES Against Lemon or Other Black Journalists: Black CA Legislators Speak Against Climate of Hostility, Issue New Demands

SACRAMENTO, Calif. --- (February 3, 2026) - Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson (D- Carson) led a press conference to demand the dropping of charges against Black American independent journalist Don Lemon, a victim from the national news media being persecuted by President Donald Trump's Administration.

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Sources

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Current assessmentComplete coverage

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Assessed August 17, 2026 · Current 2026 records

No current limitations were reported by the completion validator.

Sources used on this page9 source organizations · 14 records
California Secretary of State

1 record from this source is used on the page.

California State Assembly District 65 district totalshttps://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/sov/2026-primary/sov/95-state-assembly.xlsx
U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb

1 record from this source is used on the page.

Boundary source for California State Assembly District 65https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Legislative/MapServer/2
California State Assembly Chief Clerk

1 record from this source is used on the page.

Official government information about the office and public bodyhttps://clerk.assembly.ca.gov/legislative-information/elected-officials
California Legislative Information

2 records from this source are used on the page.

Complete authored assembly bills search for 2025–2026 Sessionhttps://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billSearchClient.xhtml?session_year=20252026&house=Both&author=Gipson&lawCode=AllComplete authored assembly bills search for 2023–2024 Sessionhttps://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billSearchClient.xhtml?session_year=20232024&house=Both&author=Gipson&lawCode=All
U.S. Census Bureau district profile

1 record from this source is used on the page.

2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates detailed district statisticshttps://data.census.gov/profile?g=620XX00US06065
Census Reporter

1 record from this source is used on the page.

Access copy of the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates Census tables used for district statisticshttps://censusreporter.org/profiles/62000US06065/
California State Assembly

4 records from this source are used on the page.

Current officeholder identified by the official California State Assembly directory.https://lcmspubcontact.lc.ca.gov/PublicLCMS/ContactPopup.php?district=AD65&inframe=NPortrait source page for Mike A. Gipsonhttps://www.assembly.ca.gov/assemblymembers/65Reviewed photograph for Sharon Quirk-Silvahttps://www.assembly.ca.gov/assemblymembers/67Official logo used when an update does not publish a reusable imagehttps://www.assembly.ca.gov/
California State Library · Demographics in the California Legislature

1 record from this source is used on the page.

Verified succession chronology for California State Assembly Member, District 65https://lab.data.ca.gov/dataset/demographics-in-the-california-legislature/9dc0c75b-5a89-483f-9590-ec41bfe26882
Office of Assemblymember Mike A. Gipson

2 records from this source are used on the page.

Press release: Assemblymember Gipson Statement on the Death of Former Staffer Eric Washingtonhttps://gipson.asmdc.org/press-releases/20260708-assemblymember-gipson-statement-death-former-staffer-eric-washingtonPress release: NO CHARGES Against Lemon or Other Black Journalists: Black CA Legislators Speak Against Climate of Hostility, Issue New Demandshttps://gipson.asmdc.org/press-releases/20260203-no-charges-against-lemon-or-other-black-journalists-black-ca-legislators
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