Dante Acosta
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Dante Acosta is an American politician serving in the California State Assembly. He is a Republican representing the 38th district, encompassing encompassing Simi Valley, far northern San Fernando Valley, and most of the Santa Clarita Valley. Prior to being elected to the state assembly, he was a member of the Santa Clarita city council.
2016 California State Assembly
| California's 38th State Assembly district election, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary election | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Christy Smith | 44,755 | 44.7 | |
| Republican | Dante Acosta | 36,236 | 36.2 | |
| Republican | Tyler Izen | 10,998 | 11.0 | |
| Republican | Jarrod R. Degonia | 8,215 | 8.2 | |
| Total votes | 100,204 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Republican | Dante Acosta | 102,977 | 52.9 | |
| Democratic | Christy Smith | 91,801 | 47.1 | |
| Total votes | 194,778 | 100.0 | ||
| Republican hold | ||||