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California State Assembly Member, District 66

This office represents Assembly District 66 in the California Legislature.

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Data coverage

Government: State of California
Public body: California State Assembly
Electoral area: Assembly District 66

State Assembly district

Assembly District 66 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 66One of 80 State Assembly seats

Regular term2 yearsAssembly seats are elected every two years

What this office does

Represents District 66 in the State Assembly

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

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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: 460,501±2,871
Median age: 43.1 years±0.5 years
Households: 179,238±1,778

Income and education

Median household income: $130,184±$2,852; 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars
People below the poverty line: 7.3%±0.5 percentage points
Bachelor's degree or higher: 57.0%±0.7 percentage points; population age 25+

Housing

Housing units: 194,401±1,922
Occupied housing units: 179,238±1,778
Vacant housing units: 15,163±966
Vacancy rate: 7.8%±0.5 percentage points

Race and ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race): 22.1%±0.8 percentage points
White alone, not Hispanic: 41.9%±0.8 percentage points
Black alone, not Hispanic: 3.5%±0.3 percentage points
American Indian or Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic: 0.2%±0.1 percentage points
Asian alone, not Hispanic: 24.6%±0.7 percentage points
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic: 0.2%±0.1 percentage points
Some other race alone, not Hispanic: 0.6%±0.1 percentage points
Two or more races, not Hispanic: 6.8%±0.5 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.

California State Assembly

Current officeholder

Al Muratsuchi

California State Assembly Member, District 66

Status: Current officeholder
Party: Democrat
Connected election: June 2, 2026

Legislative work

Committee assignments

2025–2026 legislative session

Standing Committees

Higher EducationMember
Natural ResourcesMember

Official committee list

Contact this office

Phone: (916) 319-2066
Office: 1021 O Street, Suite 5310 Sacramento, CA 95814

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Past officeholders1 verified succession record

Succession history

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Verified Assembly District 66 session snapshots beginning with 2015–2016; one earlier session is included when needed to identify a predecessor.

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Member

David Hadley

2015–2016 session

First verified session: 2015–2016
Last verified session: 2015–2016
Party during service: Republican
Capacity: Member

California State Library · Demographics in the California Legislature

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Electoral area

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Explore places and districts connected to Assembly District 66

Assembly District 66 overlaps 13 mapped communities in Los Angeles County, including Los Angeles, Rancho Palos Verdes, Torrance, Palos Verdes Estates, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, and Manhattan Beach, plus 6 other mapped communities.

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Past elections

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California State Assembly District 66

June 2, 2026 Statewide Direct Primary Election · 6 candidates

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Public records

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Legislative activity

Authored legislation

Legislative session

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Al Muratsuchi is listed as the author of each assembly bill below. Statuses were reviewed August 17, 2026. Showing all 35 bills.

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Official directory

Assemblymember directory record for District 66

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News and Press Releases

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California State Assembly

Office of Assemblymember Al MuratsuchiApril 15, 2026

Press release

Bipartisan California Bill Proposes Statewide School Bell-to-Bell Smartphone Ban

AB 1644 would ensure California schools remain focused on learning, promote a stronger school climate, and allow flexibility for safety, health, and education purposes.

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California State Assembly

Office of Assemblymember Al MuratsuchiMarch 19, 2026

Press release

Muratsuchi Bill for Mandatory Kindergarten Passes Education Committee

Torrance, CA – Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi's (D–Torrance) Assembly Bill 1631, which requires children to complete one year of kindergarten before enrolling in first grade, passed the Assembly Education Committee.

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Assessed August 17, 2026 · Current 2026 records

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