◼ Tuesday’s election was closely monitored by Sacramento lawmakers and interest groups; a Democratic win in this seat could push the party closer to supermajority status in the Assembly. Already, Democrats enjoy a supermajority in the Senate; with one in both houses, they can override a veto, seek constitutional changes and more easily raise taxes. - LA Daily News
Democrat Matt Dababneh and Republican Susan Shelley will face off in the November general election for the Assembly District 45 seat.