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Brian Calderón Tabatabai
Brian Calderón Tabatabai (Democratic Party) ran for election to the California State Assembly to represent District 48. He lost in the primary on March 5, 2024.
Calderón Tabatabai completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Brian Calderón Tabatabai was born in Los Angeles, California. He earned a bachelor's degree from UCLA in 1999 and a graduate degree in leadership from California State University, Los Angeles in 2018. His career experience includes working as a teacher and high school football coach.[1]
Calderón Tabatabai has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- California Teachers Association
- El Monte Union Educators Association
- Association of Raza Educators
- West Covina Kiwanis
- National Football Foundation
- American Football Coaches Association
- Orangewood Elementary PTA
Elections
2024
See also: California State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 48
Incumbent Blanca Rubio defeated Dan Tran in the general election for California State Assembly District 48 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Blanca Rubio (D) | 61.8 | 101,637 |
Dan Tran (R)  | 38.2 | 62,880 | ||
| Total votes: 164,517 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 48
Incumbent Blanca Rubio and Dan Tran defeated Brian Calderón Tabatabai in the primary for California State Assembly District 48 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Blanca Rubio (D) | 41.4 | 27,471 |
| ✔ | Dan Tran (R) | 39.5 | 26,226 | |
 | Brian Calderón Tabatabai (D) | 19.1 | 12,712 | |
| Total votes: 66,409 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Brian Calderón Tabatabai completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Calderón Tabatabai's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Our district’s promise that brought my parents here, to build careers, purchase homes and create secure lives for our families, are unfulfilled. As a member of the California Teachers Association, I tirelessly advocated for our students. As a state legislator, I will continue to champion them. I will support our teachers to prepare a first-class generation of thinkers, innovators, and community leaders. We must take action to curb skyrocketing rent costs to prevent our district's most vulnerable communities from being unhoused and displaced, including students and the elderly. I will focus on passing legislation that protects workers’ rights, promotes lifelong career paths and encourages small business growth. These policies will lead to increased city revenue that can address our district's most pressing challenges: housing and homelessness. As a leader of the League of California Cities Public Safety Commission, I have strongly advocated for justice system reform to ensure that everyone, including Indigenous people, those living with disabilities, and veterans, feels welcome in our community. I will fight for your right to feel secure in your community, regardless of your income, beliefs, or who you love.
- Brian has dedicated his life’s work to ensuring that California’s children get the absolute best education and support in safe, modern schools. He is an advocate for well-funded public schools and sees the proliferation of charter schools, especially in marginalized communities, as a root cause of declining educational outcomes and unequal educational experiences.
- Housing should be accessible and reasonably priced for individuals and families at various income levels, ensuring that no one is priced out of a safe and stable place to live. Brian is an advocate for increased funding for affordable housing development and rehabilitation projects. He supports strengthening renters’ protections by implementing just-cause eviction policies, limiting rent increases and providing tenants with adequate notice and due process. He also advocates for funding and resources to ensure that tenants have access to legal assistance and representation when facing eviction.
- The poor and disenfranchised communities in our state typically suffer the brunt of climate change. Brian knows we must address the environmental injustice created by redlining and racially restrictive covenants. Brian address skyrocketing rent and overall housing crisis that leaves residents displaced. Brian knows it’s crucial that disadvantaged communities be included in the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. This requires a coordinated effort at the local, state and federal levels to address various challenges hindering their prosperity.
I will fight for a Homes Guarantee. We must ensure that every person in California has housing that is safe, accessible, sustainable and permanently affordable. We must pass legislation that aligns funding mechanisms for developers to create the mixed use of affordable housing integrated with the “forgotten middle” to create more diverse communities. Ultimately, we must guarantee California workers are paid a living wage to afford to live in the places they work.
Honesty is paramount in my role. I understand that trust, once broken, is hard to rebuild. Therefore, I commit to transparency in my dealings, ensuring that my constituents are informed and aware of my actions and decisions. This openness fosters a relationship of trust and respect, crucial for collaborative progress.
Integrity is the moral compass that directs my path. It means doing the right thing, even when it's not the easiest option. This commitment to ethical behavior ensures that I remain accountable to the people I serve, prioritizing their welfare above all else. In a landscape often marred by corruption and self-interest, I stand firm in my values, aiming to be a beacon of reliability and moral clarity.
Hope is what drives me forward. In the face of challenges and adversity, it is hope that fuels my determination to effect positive change. I believe in the potential for a better future and work tirelessly to inspire others to share in this vision. It is my responsibility to not only address the issues of today but to lay the groundwork for a brighter tomorrow.
What makes "Just Mercy" stand out for me is Stevenson's unwavering belief in the dignity of every person, regardless of their circumstances. His empathetic approach to advocacy and his tireless efforts to secure justice for his clients have inspired me to approach challenges with a similar blend of tenacity and compassion. Stevenson demonstrates that mercy is not just an abstract ideal but a tangible force that can transform lives and systems.
Firstly, homelessness remains a persistent and growing issue, exacerbated by the lack of affordable housing. The state's skyrocketing housing costs, driven by an imbalance between supply and demand, have pushed many into precarious living situations or outright homelessness. This crisis is not only a humanitarian concern but also a public health issue, affecting communities across urban and rural areas alike. The struggle to find and maintain stable, affordable housing continues to be a barrier to employment, education, and overall well-being for thousands of Californians.
Secondly, housing affordability is at a critical juncture. The high cost of living, coupled with stagnating wages, has made it increasingly difficult for middle and lower-income families to secure housing without financial strain. This affordability crisis limits economic mobility and contributes to a widening gap between the wealthy and the economically disadvantaged, fostering social inequality.
Lastly, climate change poses an existential threat to California's environmental stability and economic vitality. The state has experienced devastating wildfires, prolonged droughts, and rising sea levels, which threaten infrastructure, agriculture, and water supplies. These environmental challenges exacerbate housing issues, as areas become uninhabitable or insurance costs soar, further limiting affordable housing options.
Co-founder of the United Farm Workers Association
CONGRESSWOMAN GRACE NAPOLITANO
California’s 31st district
SUPERVISOR HILDA L. SOLIS
LA County Supervisor - 1st district
SPEAKER EMERITUS ANTHONY RENDON
California Assembly
SENATOR BOB ARCHULETA
California Senate District 32
CALIFORNIA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION
LA COUNTY FEDERATION OF LABOR
SEIU STATE COUNCIL
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL VOTERS
CALIFORNIA WORKING FAMILIES PARTY
TEAMSTERS LOCAL 396
AFSCME 3299
DOLORES HUERTA ACTION FUND
THE SIERRA CLUB
SEIU 99
FOOTHILL COMMUNITY DEMOCRATS
LA VOICE
UNITED DEMOCRATS OF THE SAN GABRIEL VALLEY
CWA 9505
SEIU 721
SEIU 1000
SEIU 2015
NATIONAL UNION OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS
CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
CALIFORNIA DEMOCRATIC RENTERS COUNCIL
ASIAN DEMOCRATS OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY
IRANIAN AMERICAN DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS
CENTER OF BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY
DR. ANDREW MURPHY
President, Asian Democrats of Los Angeles County
BOARD MEMBER MICHAEL FLOWERS
West Covina Unified School District
BOARD MEMBER JUANITA CRUZ
West Covina Unified School District
BOARD MEMBER ROSE LOPEZ
West Covina Unified School District
BOARD MEMBER JOE MAGALLANES
West Covina Unified School District
BOARD MEMBER EILEEN MIRANDA
West Covina Unified School District
BOARD MEMBER JEANETTE FLORES
Charter Oak Unified School District
BOARD MEMBER GEGG PETERSON
Charter Oak Unified School District
BOARD MEMBER KRISTIN MCGUIRE
Charter Oak Unified School District
BOARD MEMBER CHRISTINE SALAZAR
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District
BOARD MEMBER STEPHANIE SERRANO
Hacienda La Puente Unified School District
BOARD MEMBER ERIK VENEGAS
Rowland Unified School District
BOARD MEMBER YOLANDA RODRIGUEZ-PEÑA
Azusa Unified School District
MIKE GOMEZ
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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