2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

California House District 45

2 candidates, listed alphabetically.

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Candidates

James C. Ramos

DemocraticIncumbent

In office now
State Assembly Member, District 45
Work
State Assemblymember, 45th District; business owner; former San Bernardino County Supervisor

James C. Ramos is the sitting State Assembly Member for District 45 in the California State Legislature, a district that includes all or part of San Bernardino County.

James C. Ramos has served in the California Assembly since 2018 and represents the 45th District. He was a San Bernardino County supervisor, a San Bernardino Community College District trustee, chairman of the California Native American Heritage Commission and a member of the State Board of Education, and is a business owner.

Ramos's committees

  • Budget
  • Governmental Organization
  • Local Government
  • Public Safety
  • Subcommittee No. 6 on Public Safety (Chair)
  • Select Committee on Asia/California Trade and Investment
  • Select Committee on CalFresh Enrollment and Nutrition
  • Select Committee on Developing Pathways to Purpose for Young Men
  • Select Committee on Native American Affairs (Chair)
  • Budget

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