California's 76th State Assembly district
American legislative district
California's 76th State Assembly district is one of 80 California State Assembly districts. It is currently represented by Democrat Darshana Patel of San Diego.
District profile
Prior to the 2021 redirecting, the district encompassed coastal North County, stretching from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton in the north to Encinitas in the south. The district at the time comprised a relatively affluent and military-centered population.
Election results from statewide races
List of assembly members representing the district
Due to redistricting, the 76th district has been moved around different parts of the state. The current iteration resulted from the 2021 redistricting by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission.
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