Ricardo Benitez
Republican
State Assembly Member, 43rd District
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Overview
Ricardo Benitez is a plumber and electrical contractor running for State Assembly in the 43rd District.1 In February 2026, he praised President Trump for acknowledging crime victims and freeing Venezuela, and said immigration enforcement would not reduce Latino support for Republicans.2 He also called the removal of a Cesar Chavez statue in San Fernando rushed.3
Campaign money
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Endorsements
Sources
- California State Assembly: Who's running Nov. 3 and why it matters, LAist. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- This Latino Republican Trump speech watch party was neither large, nor especially Latino, Los Angeles Times. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Cesar Chavez statue removed from San Fernando park following sexual abuse allegations, CBS News. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- California Republican Assembly November 2026 General Election Endorsements, California Republican Assembly. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 CRP Endorsements, California Republican Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Party Endorsements for Voter-Nominated Offices, November 3, 2026 General Election, Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Reform California Voter Guide: Los Angeles County, Reform California. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.