Matt Dababneh
| Matt Dababneh | |
|---|---|
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 45th district | |
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Assumed office January 6, 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Blumenfield |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
February 20, 1981 Los Angeles, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Encino, Los Angeles, California |
| Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Website | 45th State Assembly district—Assemblymember Matt Dababneh |
Matt Dababneh is an American politician currently serving in the California State Assembly. He is a Democrat representing the 45th Assembly District, which encompasses most of the western San Fernando Valley.[1]
Early life and education
He was raised in the Inland Empire and graduated from La Sierra Academy in 1999. Dababneh went on to graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles, with a degree in Political Science and History. He was on the staff of the John Kerry for President campaign in 2004.[2][3]
Career
Prior to being elected to the state assembly, for eight years he was the district chief of staff and senior aide to United States Congressman Brad Sherman of the 30th U.S. Congressional district.[2][3]
2014 California State Assembly
Dababneh took office in January 2014, after winning the November 2013 election to complete the remaining 2014 term vacated by the 2013 resignation of Bob Blumenfield to represent Los Angeles City Council District 3. Dababneh won the seat in closely contested run-off election after finishing 329 votes ahead of his opponent.[4] He won a full term in 2014, and secured a spot in the general election of 2016 finishing as the top vote getter in June primary with 49.24% of the vote.[5] This came after Dababneh received more than $350,000 in outside money in support of his re-election bid.[6] Prior to the June 2016 primary he faced criticism from local Democratic activists for positions he had taken while in office.[7]
| California's 45th State Assembly district election, 2014 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary election | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Matt Dababneh (incumbent) | 23,208 | 54.7 | |
| Republican | Susan Shelley | 19,227 | 45.3 | |
| Total votes | 42,435 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Matt Dababneh (incumbent) | 45,321 | 57.1 | |
| Republican | Susan Shelley | 34,055 | 42.9 | |
| Total votes | 79,376 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2016 California State Assembly candidacy
| California's 45th State Assembly district election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary election | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Matt Dababneh (incumbent) | 42,135 | 49.3 | |
| Republican | Jerry Kowal | 22,899 | 26.8 | |
| Democratic | Doug Kriegel | 20,387 | 23.9 | |
| Total votes | 85,421 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Matt Dababneh (incumbent) | |||
| Republican | Jerry Kowal | |||
| Total votes | ' | ' | ||
References
- ↑ Asmdc.org: Map of the 45th State Assembly district . accessed 2.14.2014.
- 1 2 Asmdc.org: Matt Dababneh — Biography . accessed 2.14.2014.
- 1 2 Mattdababneh.com: "Experience—About Matt Dababneh" . accessed 2.14.2014.
- ↑ "Susan Shelley concedes race to Matt Dababneh in Assembly District 45 race". www.dailynews.com. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
- ↑ "Matt Dababneh - Ballotpedia". ballotpedia.org. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
- ↑ "Outside money pours into San Fernando Valley's Assembly District 45 race". www.dailynews.com. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
- ↑ "Democratic Assemblyman Matt Dababneh faces criticism from his party as election nears". www.dailynews.com. Retrieved 2016-06-14.
External links
- Official website—45th State Assembly district, Assemblymember Matt Dababneh.
- Campaign website
