Los Angeles County, California

California Assembly District 44

Schultz and Daniels are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Los Angeles County election filings.

About this race

Nicholas "Nick" Schultz (Democratic) and Carolyn Daniels (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Nicholas "Nick" Schultz is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Nicholas "Nick" Schultz (DEM) 71.2 percent and Carolyn Daniels (REP) 20.7 percent advanced over Charlotte Gerry (REP) 8.1 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, Nicholas "Nick" Schultz, is on the ballot.

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Nicholas "Nick" Schultz

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From other published sources

Public safety, per California State Assembly official roster
Youth mental health and preparations for the 2028 Olympics, per California State Assembly official roster

Biography

Schultz is a former Deputy Attorney General in the California Department of Justice Special Prosecutions Section and a former Deputy District Attorney in Oregon, per the campaign site. Per the campaign site, Schultz served on the Burbank City Council as mayor and councilmember, was elected to the Assembly in November 2024, chairs the Assembly Public Safety Committee, and holds bachelor's and law degrees from the University of Oregon.

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Carolyn Daniels

Republican

Top priorities

From the campaign site

Women's rights and domestic violence prevention
Education reform

Biography

Carolyn Daniels was the first woman from Hawaii to win Miss America and founded Safe Places for Abused Women and Children in 1992, per her campaign site. She was raised in a farming and ranching family and has lived in the 44th Assembly District for 20 years, per the same source.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for California Assembly District 44 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 44 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Nicholas "Nick" Schultz and Carolyn Daniels. Candidate information follows official Los Angeles County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the California Assembly District 44 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 Los Angeles County ballot?

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Candidate profiles

Nicholas "Nick" Schultz, full profile Carolyn Daniels, full profile Official California election office