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2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 38 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Steve Bennett and Michael MacDonald. Candidate information follows official Ventura County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Steve Bennett (Democratic) and Michael MacDonald (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Steve Bennett is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. Both are Democrats: the top-two primary sends the two leading vote-getters to November regardless of party. June 2 top-two primary result: Steve Bennett (DEM) 69.4 percent and Michael MacDonald (DEM) 30.6 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
Steve Bennett is the Democratic candidate for California Assembly District 38 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's Certified List of Candidates for the General Election.
Democratic
Michael MacDonald is the Democratic candidate for California Assembly District 38 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's Certified List of Candidates for the General Election.