California's 43rd State Assembly district is one of 80 California State Assembly districts. It is currently represented by Democrat Celeste Rodriguez.

District profile The district encompasses the eastern end of the San Fernando Valley, with portions jutting southward into Central Los Angeles.

Los Angeles County – 4.8% Los Angeles – 3.5% Hollywood Hills – partial North Hollywood – partial Panorama City Sun Valley Sylmar Van Nuys San Fernando

Election results from statewide races Year Office Results 2020 President Biden 66.7 - 29.6% 2018 Governor Newsom 72.1 – 27.9% Senator Feinstein 58.4 – 41.6% 2016 President Clinton 68.9 – 25.5% Senator Harris 63.5 – 36.5% 2014 Governor Brown 68.3 – 31.7% 2012 President Obama 67.3 – 29.6% Senator Feinstein 70.5 – 29.5%

List of assembly members representing district Due to redistricting, the 43rd district has been moved around different parts of the state. The current iteration resulted from the 2021 redistricting by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission.

Member Party Years served Electoral history Counties represented Eugene F. LoudRepublican January 5, 1885 – January 3, 1887Elected in 1884. San Francisco Luther L. EwingRepublican January 3, 1887 – January 5, 1891Elected in 1886. Re-elected in 1888. William E. TennisRepublican January 5, 1891 – January 2, 1893Elected in 1890. J. M. MarksDemocratic January 2, 1893 – January 7, 1895Elected in 1892. William T. BoothbyRepublican January 7, 1895 – January 4, 1897Elected in 1894. Leon DenneryRepublican January 4, 1897 – January 2, 1899Elected in 1896. Fred LundquistRepublican January 2, 1899 – January 1, 1901Elected in 1898. Martin W. BradyRepublican January 1, 1901 – January 5, 1903Elected in 1900. William H. R. McMartinRepublican January 5, 1903 – January 2, 1905Elected in 1902. Marc AnthonyRepublican January 2, 1905 – January 7, 1907Elected in 1904. Retired to run for California State Senate. Dominic J. BebanRepublican January 7, 1907 – January 2, 1911Elected in 1906. Elected in 1908. Retired to run for California State Senate. Frank N. RodgersRepublican January 2, 1911 – January 6, 1913Elected in 1910. David D. BowmanRepublican January 6, 1913 – January 4, 1915Elected in 1912. Santa Cruz Harold E. McPhersonRepublican January 4, 1915 – May 12, 1916Elected in 1914. Died.VacantMay 12, 1916 – January 8, 1917 R. H. HudsonRepublican January 8, 1917 – January 6, 1919Elected in 1916. Champ S. PriceRepublican January 6, 1919 – January 3, 1921Elected in 1918. George C. ClevelandRepublican January 3, 1921 – January 3, 1927Elected in 1920. Re-elected in 1922. Re-elected in 1924. Bert B. SnyderRepublican January 3, 1927 – January 5, 1931Elected in 1926. Re-elected in 1928. Retired to run for California State Senate. Chris N. JespersenRepublican January 5, 1931 – January 2, 1933Redistricted from the 53rd district and re-elected in 1930. Retired to run for California State Senate. Monterey, San Luis Obispo C. Don FieldRepublican January 2, 1933 – January 3, 1949Elected in 1932. Re-elected in 1934. Re-elected in 1936. Re-elected in 1938. Re-elected in 1940. Re-elected in 1942. Re-elected in 1944. Re-elected in 1946. Retired.Los Angeles H. Allen SmithRepublican January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1957Elected in 1948. Re-elected in 1950. Re-elected in 1952. Re-elected in 1954. Retired to run for U.S. House of Representatives. Howard J. ThelinRepublican January 7, 1957 – December 28, 1966Elected in 1956. Re-elected in 1958. Re-elected in 1960. Re-elected in 1962. Re-elected in 1964. Resigned.VacantDecember 28, 1966 – January 7, 1967 Carlos MoorheadRepublican January 7, 1967 – January 3, 1973Elected in 1966. Re-elected in 1968. Re-elected in 1970. Retired to run for U.S. House of Representatives. Michael D. AntonovichRepublican January 8, 1973 – November 30, 1974Elected in 1972. Redistricted to the 41st district. Howard BermanDemocratic December 2, 1974 – November 30, 1982Redistricted from the 57th district and re-elected in 1974. Re-elected in 1976. Re-elected in 1978. Re-elected in 1980. Retired to run for U.S. House of Representatives. Gray DavisDemocratic December 6, 1982 – November 30, 1986Elected in 1982. Re-elected in 1984. Retired to run for California State Controller. Terry B. FriedmanDemocratic December 1, 1986 – November 30, 1992Elected in 1986. Re-elected in 1988. Re-elected in 1990. Redistricted to the 41st district. Pat NolanRepublican December 7, 1992 – February 18, 1994Redistricted from the 41st district and re-elected in 1992. Resigned after being indicted due to the BRISPEC sting operation.VacantFebruary 18, 1994 – May 9, 1994 James E. RoganRepublican May 9, 1994 – November 30, 1996Elected to finish Nolan's term. Re-elected in 1994. Retired to run for U.S. House of Representatives. Scott Wildman Democratic December 2, 1996 – November 30, 2000Elected in 1996. Re-elected in 1998. Retired to run for California State Senate. Dario Frommer Democratic December 4, 2000 – November 30, 2006Elected in 2000. Re-elected in 2002. Re-elected in 2004. Term-limited and retired. Paul Krekorian Democratic December 4, 2006 – January 5, 2010Elected in 2006. Re-elected in 2008. Resigned after election to the Los Angeles City Council.VacantJanuary 5, 2010 – June 10, 2010 Mike Gatto Democratic June 10, 2010 – November 30, 2016Elected to finish Krekorian's term. Re-elected in 2010. Re-elected in 2012. Re-elected in 2014. Retired to run for California State Senate. Laura Friedman Democratic December 5, 2016 – November 30, 2022Elected in 2016. Re-elected in 2018. Re-elected in 2020. Redistricted to the 44th district. Luz Rivas Democratic December 5, 2022 – November 30, 2024 Redistricted from the 39th district and re-elected in 2022. Retired to run for the U.S. House of Representatives. Celeste Rodriguez Democratic December 2, 2024 – present Elected in 2024.

Election results (1990–present)

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See also California State Assembly California State Assembly districts Districts in California

References

External links District map from the California Citizens Redistricting Commission