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Santa Clara County, California

California Assembly District 23

Berman and Johnson are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Santa Clara County election filings.

About this race

Marc Berman (Democratic) and David G. Johnson (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Marc Berman is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Marc Berman (DEM) 77.3 percent and David G. Johnson (REP) 14.6 percent advanced over Rick Giorgetti (REP) 8.0 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, Marc Berman, is on the ballot.

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Marc Berman

Marc Berman

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Higher education policy, per California State Assembly official roster
  • Business and professional regulation, cybersecurity and electric-vehicle infrastructure, per California State Assembly official roster
Biography

Marc Berman represents California's 23rd Assembly District, covering San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. He chairs the Business and Professions Committee and the Select Committee on the Master Plan for Higher Education in California, and also serves on the Elections, Governmental Organization, and Insurance committees, per the Assembly's official roster.

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David G. Johnson

Republican

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Opposing new taxes and regulations, per San Mateo Daily Journal
  • Parental rights and school choice, per San Mateo Daily Journal
Biography

Johnson is a Santa Clara County native with 40 years in commercial construction, including marketing, estimating and project management on design-build projects, and he has run two firms since 1994 and 2010, per the campaign site. Per the campaign site, Johnson is chairman of the Santa Clara County Republican Party and writes articles and opinion pieces.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for California Assembly District 23 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 23 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Marc Berman and David G. Johnson. Candidate information follows official Santa Clara County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the California Assembly District 23 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.

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Candidate roster from official Santa Clara County and state election office filings, last verified October 3, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Marc Berman, full profileDavid G. Johnson, full profileOfficial California election office