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San Bernardino County, California

California Assembly District 45

2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James C. Ramos and Greg Abdouch. Candidate information follows official San Bernardino County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

James C. Ramos (Democratic) and Greg Abdouch (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; James C. Ramos is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: James C. Ramos (DEM) 65.6 percent and Greg Abdouch (REP) 34.4 percent advanced, per the Secretary of State's Statement of Vote. California's top-two primary decides who prints in November; the field is the Secretary of State's Certified List of Candidates for the General Election (August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, James C. Ramos, is on the ballot.

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James C. Ramos

James C. Ramos

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • mental health issues such as bullying and suicide prevention

Per the campaign site.

Biography

James C. Ramos is the Democratic Assemblymember representing California's 45th Assembly District, a member of the Serrano/Cahuilla tribe and the first California Native American to serve in the State Assembly, per his campaign site. He previously served on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and the State Board of Education, and holds degrees from Victor Valley College, California State University San Bernardino and the University of Redlands.

Campaign site (opens in a new tab)

Greg Abdouch

Republican

Top priorities
  • Lower costs for housing and everyday essentials
  • Support law enforcement and public safety
  • Increase transparency in local schools

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Abdouch operated a construction company for 16 years and has more than 30 years of experience in private enterprise, including sales and contract management, per the campaign site. He founded Not On Our Watch, a parent coalition advocating for school board transparency, per the campaign site. He has lived in San Bernardino County for more than 45 years, per the campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for California Assembly District 45 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 45 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: James C. Ramos and Greg Abdouch. Candidate information follows official San Bernardino County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the California Assembly District 45 election in California?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for California are on the California election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact San Bernardino County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official San Bernardino County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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