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2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 43 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Celeste Rodriguez and Ricardo Benitez. Candidate information follows official Los Angeles County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Celeste Rodriguez (Democratic) and Ricardo Benitez (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Celeste Rodriguez is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Celeste Rodriguez (DEM) 74.9 percent and Ricardo Benitez (REP) 25.1 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.
Democratic · Incumbent
Celeste Rodriguez is the Democratic candidate for California Assembly District 43 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's Certified List of Candidates (ballot designation: Assemblymember). Celeste Rodriguez is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Republican
Ricardo Benitez is the Republican candidate for California Assembly District 43 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's Certified List of Candidates (ballot designation: Plumber/Electrical Contractor). No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.