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Diane Papan
Diane Papan (Democratic Party) is a member of the California State Assembly, representing District 21. She assumed office on December 5, 2022. Her current term ends on December 7, 2026.
Papan (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the California State Assembly to represent District 21. She won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
Diane Papan was born in Millbrae, California. Papan graduated from Capuchino High School in San Bruno. She earned a B.A. in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles, in 1985 and a J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of Law in 1988. Her career experience includes working as an attorney in several different firms, including her own private practice. She also worked as an executive director of the nonprofit, John's Closet, in Daly City, California.[1][2]
Papan served on the City of San Mateo City Council from 2015 to 2022.[1] Previously, Papan served on the City/County Association of Governments of San Mateo County, the San Mateo County Council of Cities, the San Mateo County Express Lanes Joint Powers Authority and the Flood and Sea Level Rise Resiliency board.[3]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: California State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 21
Incumbent Diane Papan defeated Mark Gilham in the general election for California State Assembly District 21 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Diane Papan (D) | 73.8 | 147,291 |
 | Mark Gilham (R) | 26.2 | 52,218 | |
| Total votes: 199,509 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 21
Incumbent Diane Papan and Mark Gilham advanced from the primary for California State Assembly District 21 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Diane Papan (D) | 75.3 | 77,204 |
| ✔ | | Mark Gilham (R) | 24.7 | 25,358 |
| Total votes: 102,562 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2022
See also: California State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 21
Diane Papan defeated Giselle Hale (Unofficially withdrew) in the general election for California State Assembly District 21 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Diane Papan (D) | 72.4 | 94,676 |
| Giselle Hale (D) (Unofficially withdrew) | 27.6 | 36,014 | ||
| Total votes: 130,690 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 21
The following candidates ran in the primary for California State Assembly District 21 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Diane Papan (D) | 41.3 | 40,434 |
| ✔ | Giselle Hale (D) | 19.8 | 19,400 | |
| Mark Gilham (R) | 19.5 | 19,078 | |
 | James Coleman (D) | 11.5 | 11,269 | |
 | Alison Madden (D) | 3.4 | 3,359 | |
| Maurice Goodman (D) | 2.7 | 2,664 | ||
 | Tania Solé (G) | 1.7 | 1,620 | |
| Total votes: 97,824 | |||
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Campaign themes
2024
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2022
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Campaign finance summary
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Scorecards
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2024
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In 2024, the California State Legislature was in session from January 3 to August 31. A special session in the Assembly was from August 31, 2024 to October 14, 2024 and another special session started on December 2, 2024.
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2023
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In 2023, the California State Legislature was in session from January 1 to September 14.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Candidate California State Assembly District 21 |
Officeholder California State Assembly District 21 |
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Footnotes
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| Preceded by Adam Gray (D) |
California State Assembly District 21 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
