San Joaquin County, California

California Assembly District 13

2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 13 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Rhodesia Ransom and Tom Patti. Candidate information follows official San Joaquin County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Rhodesia Ransom (Democratic) and Tom Patti (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Rhodesia Ransom is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Rhodesia Ransom (DEM) 58.3 percent and Tom Patti (REP) 35.3 percent advanced over Ali Jafri (REP) 4.1 percent, Eliza Dy (NPP) 2.3 percent, 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, Rhodesia Ransom, is on the ballot.

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Rhodesia Ransom

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Securing state investment in local infrastructure such as courthouses and emergency preparedness.
Strengthening healthcare affordability, including a proposal for a statewide Patient and Consumer Forum.
Protecting the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, including addressing invasive species and water infrastructure.

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Rhodesia Ransom represents California's 13th Assembly District, serving Stockton, Tracy and Mountain House, per her official Assembly biography. She chairs the Assembly Emergency Management Committee and previously served as a Tracy City Councilmember. She is running for reelection as the Democratic candidate.

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Tom Patti

Republican

Biography

Tom Patti is a candidate for the 13th Assembly District. His ballot designation is businessman/father, per the California Secretary of State's certified list of candidates for the November 3, 2026 general election. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for California Assembly District 13 in 2026?

When is the California Assembly District 13 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 Joaquin County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official San Joaquin County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

Rhodesia Ransom, full profile Tom Patti, full profile Official California election office