California's 59th State Assembly district
California political district
California's 59th State Assembly district is one of 80 California State Assembly districts. It is currently represented by Republican Phillip Chen of Yorba Linda.
District profile
The district encompasses most of the more Republican leaning areas in northeast Orange County along the Inland Empire border, taking in the entirety of suburban cities such as Yorba Linda, Brea, Placentia, Anaheim Hills, Villa Park, North Tustin, and portions of Orange and Fullerton. It also encompasses the suburban San Bernardino county city of Chino Hills and a small portion of Chino.
Election results from statewide races
List of assembly members representing the district
Due to redistricting, the 59th district has been moved around different parts of the state. The current iteration resulted from the 2021 redistricting by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission.
Election results (1990–present)
2024
2022
2020
2018
2016
2014
2012
2010
2008
2006
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2002
2000
1998
1996
1995 (special)
1994
1992
1990
See also
California State Assembly
California State Assembly districts
Districts in California
References
External links
District map — from the California Citizens Redistricting Commission.
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