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Chris Holden
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Democratic Party

Prior offices
Pasadena City Council
California State Assembly District 41
Successor: John Harabedian
Elections and appointments
Last election

March 5, 2024

Education

High school

Pasadena High School

Bachelor's

San Diego State University

Contact

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Chris Holden (Democratic Party) was a member of the California State Assembly, representing District 41. He assumed office on December 3, 2012. He left office on December 2, 2024.

Holden ran for election to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to represent District 5 in California. He lost in the primary on March 5, 2024.

Biography

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Holden earned his bachelor's degree in business from San Diego State University in 1982.

Committee assignments

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2023-2024

Holden was assigned to the following committees:

2021-2022

Holden was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Holden was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

California committee assignments, 2017
• Business and Professions
• Communications and Conveyance
• Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials
• Judiciary
• Utilities and Energy, Chair

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Holden served on the following committees:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Holden served on the following committees:

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.


Elections

2024

See also: Municipal elections in Los Angeles County, California (2024)

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors District 5

Incumbent Kathryn Barger won election outright against Chris Holden, Konstantine Anthony, Perry Goldberg, and Marlon Marroquin in the primary for Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors District 5 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Kathryn Barger
Kathryn Barger (Nonpartisan)
 
56.8
 
198,083
Image of Chris Holden
Chris Holden (Nonpartisan)
 
21.9
 
76,429
Image of Konstantine Anthony
Konstantine Anthony (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
11.4
 
39,801
Image of Perry Goldberg
Perry Goldberg (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
7.6
 
26,588
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Marlon Marroquin (Nonpartisan)
 
2.2
 
7,767

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 348,668
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Endorsements

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2022

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2022

General election

General election for California State Assembly District 41

Incumbent Chris Holden defeated Michael McMahon in the general election for California State Assembly District 41 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Chris Holden
Chris Holden (D)
 
60.0
 
104,740
Image of Michael McMahon
Michael McMahon (R) Candidate Connection
 
40.0
 
69,835

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 174,575
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 41

Incumbent Chris Holden and Michael McMahon advanced from the primary for California State Assembly District 41 on June 7, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Chris Holden
Chris Holden (D)
 
96.7
 
74,735
✔
Image of Michael McMahon
Michael McMahon (R) (Write-in) Candidate Connection
 
3.3
 
2,580

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 77,315
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Campaign finance

2020

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2020

General election

General election for California State Assembly District 41

Incumbent Chris Holden defeated Robin Hvidston in the general election for California State Assembly District 41 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Chris Holden
Chris Holden (D)
 
65.3
 
160,878
Image of Robin Hvidston
Robin Hvidston (R) Candidate Connection
 
34.7
 
85,604

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 246,482
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 41

Incumbent Chris Holden and Robin Hvidston advanced from the primary for California State Assembly District 41 on March 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Chris Holden
Chris Holden (D)
 
68.7
 
94,505
✔
Image of Robin Hvidston
Robin Hvidston (R) Candidate Connection
 
31.3
 
43,006

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 137,511
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2018

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2018

General election

General election for California State Assembly District 41

Incumbent Chris Holden defeated Alan Reynolds in the general election for California State Assembly District 41 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Chris Holden
Chris Holden (D)
 
64.2
 
113,439
Image of Alan Reynolds
Alan Reynolds (Independent) Candidate Connection
 
35.8
 
63,272

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 176,711
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 41

Incumbent Chris Holden and Alan Reynolds defeated Kenny Rotter in the primary for California State Assembly District 41 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Chris Holden
Chris Holden (D)
 
59.8
 
54,707
✔
Image of Alan Reynolds
Alan Reynolds (Independent) Candidate Connection
 
27.7
 
25,345
Image of Kenny Rotter
Kenny Rotter (D)
 
12.5
 
11,420

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 91,472
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2016

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2016

Elections for the California State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 25, 2016, for candidates filing with signatures. The deadline for candidates using a filing fee to qualify was March 11, 2016.[1]

Incumbent Chris Holden defeated Casey C. Higgins in the California State Assembly District 41 general election.[2][3]

California State Assembly, District 41 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Chris Holden Incumbent 60.48% 120,633
     Republican Casey C. Higgins 39.52% 78,817
Total Votes 199,450
Source: California Secretary of State


Incumbent Chris Holden and Casey C. Higgins defeated Dan M. Taylor and Alan Reynolds in the California State Assembly District 41 Blanket primary.[4][5]

California State Assembly, District 41 Blanket Primary, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Chris Holden Incumbent 59.25% 66,951
     Republican Green check mark transparent.png Casey C. Higgins 26.56% 30,017
     Republican Dan M. Taylor 7.87% 8,891
     Independent Alan Reynolds 6.32% 7,143
Total Votes 113,002

2014

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2014

Elections for the California State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Incumbent Chris Holden (D) and write-in candidate Nathaniel Tsai (R) defeated write-in candidates Linda Hazelton (R), Samuel S. Forsen (R) and Ted Brown (L) in the blanket primary.[6] Holden defeated Tsai in the general election.[7][8][9]

California State Assembly, District 41, General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngChris Holden Incumbent 59.3% 62,810
     Republican Nathaniel Tsai 40.7% 43,126
Total Votes 105,936
California State Assembly, District 41 Blanket Primary, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngChris Holden Incumbent 98.1% 35,296
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngNathaniel Tsai (Write-in) 1.1% 394
     Republican Samuel S. Forsen (Write-in) 0.3% 120
     Libertarian Ted Brown (Write-in) 0.2% 84
     Republican Linda Hazelton (Write-in) 0.2% 83
Total Votes 35,977

2012

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2012

Holden won election in the 2012 election for California State Assembly District 41. He advanced past the blanket primary on June 5, 2012, defeating Michael Cacciotti (D), Victoria Rusnak (D), and Ed Colton (R). Holden defeated Donna Lowe (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[10][11][12]

California State Assembly, District 41, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngChris Holden 57.7% 109,743
     Republican Donna Lowe 42.3% 80,362
Total Votes 190,105
California State Assembly, District 41 Blanket Primary, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Michael Cacciotti 15.4% 10,844
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngChris Holden 29.4% 20,718
     Democratic Victoria Rusnak 13.8% 9,727
     Republican Ed Colton 17.6% 12,399
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngDonna Lowe 23.8% 16,808
Total Votes 70,496

Endorsements

In 2012, Holden's endorsements included the following:[13]

  • Attorney General of California Kamala Harris
  • U.S. Representative Judy Chu
  • U.S. Representative Karen Bass
  • U.S. Representative Janice Hahn
  • Former U.S. Representative Diane Watson
  • Board of Equalization Chairman Jerome Horton
  • State senate leader Darrell Steinberg
  • State senator Curren De Mille Price
  • State senator Rod Wright
  • Assemblymember Steve Bradford
  • Assemblymember Gil Cedillo
  • Assemblymember Mike Davis (California)
  • Assemblymember Mike Eng
  • California Democratic Party Vice Chair Eric C. Bauman
  • Altadena Councilmember Dr. Sandra Thomas
  • Altadena Councilmember Tecumseh Shackelford
  • Dr. Gregory Edwards, President, Altadena Branch of the NAACP
  • Claremont Mayor Larry Schroeder
  • Claremont Councilmember Sam Pedroza
  • Claremont Councilmember Joe Lyons
  • Duarte Councilmember Phil Reyes
  • Glendale Councilmember Rafi Manoukian
  • Glendale Councilmember Frank Quintero
  • Glendale Councilmember Dave Weaver
  • Los Angeles County CEO William Fujioka
  • Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca
  • Monrovia Mayor Mary Ann Lutz
  • Monrovia Mayor Pro Tem Joe Garcia
  • Monrovia Councilmember Clarence Shaw
  • Monrovia Councilmember Larry Spicer
  • Pasadena Mayor Bill Bogaard
  • Pasadena Vice-Mayor Margaret McAustin
  • Pasadena Councilmember Victor Gordo
  • Pasadena Councilmember Steve Madison
  • Pasadena Councilmember Jacque Robinson
  • Pasadena Councilmember Terry Tornek
  • Pasadena USD Board President Renatta Cooper
  • Pasadena USD Board Member Ed Honowitz
  • Pasadena USD Board Member Tom Selenske
  • Pasadena City College Board of Trustees Berlinda Brown
  • Pasadena City College Board of Trustees Jeanette Mann
  • Former Burbank Mayor Bill Wiggins
  • Former Monrovia Mayor Lara Laramendi
  • Former Pasadena Mayor Rick Cole
  • Former Pasadena Councilmember Steve Haderlein
  • Former Pasadena Councilmember Paul Little
  • Former Pasadena Councilmember Joyce Streator
  • Former Pasadena Councilmember Sid Tyler
  • Former Pasadena Councilmember Ann-Marie Villicana
  • Armenian Community Coalition[14]
  • Bonita Democratic Club
  • California Democratic Party
  • California Federation of Teachers
  • California Board of Realtors
  • California Retailers Association
  • California Association of Highway Patrolmen
  • California Metals Coalition
  • Claremont College Democratic Club
  • Democratic Club of Claremont
  • Democratic Club of Pasadena Foothills
  • Foothill Community Democrats
  • IBEW Local 11
  • IBEW Local 18
  • IUPAT
  • Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO
  • Laborers International Union of North America Local 777
  • Operating Engineers Local 12
  • Plumbers Local 78
  • Sierra Club
  • SEIU California
  • Southern California Pipe Trades District Council 16
  • Unite HERE Local 11

Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Chris Holden did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

2020

Chris Holden did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2012

Holden's campaign website listed the following issues:[15]

  • Creating Jobs and Building a Strong Economy
Excerpt: "As a former Mayor and current city councilmember in Pasadena, Chris played a leadership role in the revitalization of downtown Pasadena."
  • Investing in Quality Education for Our Children
Excerpt: "Chris will fight for state investments that reduce class sizes, provide schools with the tools and resources they need and prepare young people for the careers of the future."
  • Improving Transportation and Infrastructure
Excerpt: "Chris was one of the early backers of the Metro Gold Line expansion, which connects Pasadena to Los Angeles and will soon reach other cities in the Foothills."
  • Preserving Our Natural Resources
Excerpt: "Chris has worked to protect public lands and open spaces in the Foothills region and fought for the Gold Line expansion, which will reduce traffic congestion and help improve our air quality."

Campaign finance summary

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Chris Holden campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2022California State Assembly District 41Won general$1,281,898 $680,841
2020California State Assembly District 41Won general$953,678 N/A**
2016California State Assembly, District 41Won $825,518 N/A**
2014California State Assembly, District 41Won $843,401 N/A**
2012California State Assembly, District 41Won $1,003,803 N/A**
Grand total$4,908,298 $680,841
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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2024

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Key Dates and Deadlines," accessed April 18, 2017
    2. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for the November 8, 2016, General Election," accessed September 7, 2016
    3. ↑ California Secretary of State, "2016 General Election results," accessed December 23, 2016
    4. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for Voter-Nominated Offices," accessed April 4, 2016
    5. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Statement of Vote," accessed August 22, 2016
    6. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Write-in Candidates for the June 3, 2014, Statewide Direct Primary Election," accessed May 24, 2014
    7. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2014 Primary election candidate list," accessed March 27, 2014
    8. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed July 15, 2014
    9. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed December 14, 2014
    10. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed March 13, 2014
    11. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed March 13, 2014
    12. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2012 General election results," accessed March 13, 2014
    13. ↑ Holden for Assembly, "Endorsements," accessed October 10, 2012
    14. ↑ Sierramadrepatch.com, "Armenian Groups Endorse Chris Holden for Assembly" October 4, 2011
    15. ↑ Campaign website, "Issues," November 6, 2012

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