John Harabedian
Democratic, incumbent
State Assembly Member, 41st District
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Overview
John Harabedian represents the 41st District in the California State Assembly, elected in 2024.1 He was previously a Sierra Madre city council member and mayor, an attorney and prosecutor, and a Clean Power Alliance founding board member.1 His campaign says he supports expanding mental health services and affordable housing, strengthening gun safety laws, and defending abortion rights.2 In 2025, he authored the MENA Inclusion Act to expand demographic data collection for Middle Eastern and North African communities.3 He authored bills on mortgage forbearance and contamination testing for wildfire survivors, and initiated a state audit of the Eaton and Palisades fires emergency response.4 He proposed a state-led housing recovery task force.5 He chairs the Joint Legislative Audit Committee.1
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $110,550
- Cash on hand
- $503,541
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $2,150 | 2% |
| PACs and other committees | $29,800 | 27% |
| Businesses and other groups | $78,600 | 71% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $51,700 in 12 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: California Secretary of State filings for John Harabedian For Assembly 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- Meet John, John Harabedian campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Issues, John Harabedian campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- CA Assemblyman Harabedian Receives Armenian National Committee of America-Western Region's 2026 Legislator of the Year Award, The California Courier. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Edison CEO’s Pay Rose 20% After Eaton Fire; Pasadena Legislator Vows Action, Pasadena Now. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Lessons from Texas on housing recovery after LA fires, CalMatters. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- FINAL 2026 General Election Endorsements, California Democratic Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Additional Election Information (Party Endorsements for Voter-Nominated Offices, November 3, 2026 General Election), Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- ANCA-Western Region Announces 2026 Primary Endorsements, Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Sierra Club Political Endorsements (2026), Sierra Club Angeles Chapter. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 June Election San Gorgonio Chapter Endorsements, Sierra Club San Gorgonio Chapter. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Voter Guide | Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project Los Angeles County, Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project Los Angeles County. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 Endorsements, California State University Employees Union (CSUEU). Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- CCAH Releases 2026 Voter Guide and Endorsements, California Council for Affordable Housing. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Primary Endorsements June 2026, YIMBY Los Angeles. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements | High Desert Progress, High Desert Progressive Democrats. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- ACT, Pasadena Arroyo Democratic Club Endorse Pasadena Council Incumbents, Back Becerra for Governor, Pasadena Now. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Equality California Election Center, Equality California. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Who We're Endorsing in California's 2026 Election, California Environmental Voters. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- CFT Endorsements, General Election 2026 (Tuesday, November 3), California Federation of Teachers. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Candidate Recommendations, California Teachers Association. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- November 2026 General Election Endorsements, Democrats for Israel – Los Angeles. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- The Knock LA Progressive Voter Guide for the November 2026 General Election, Knock LA (Ground Game LA). Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- November 2026 LA Progressive Voter Guide, LA Forward Action Fund. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Midterm Election: LA County Federation of Labor Endorsements (Official Voter Guide), Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- SEIU 721 COPE Slate, November 3, 2026 General Election, SEIU Local 721. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.