Keith Cascio

Keith Cascio (Republican Party) is running for election to the California State Assembly to represent District 55. He is on the ballot in the primary on June 2, 2026.^[source]

Biography

Keith Cascio was born in New York, New York. He earned a bachelor's degree from Duke University in 2001. His career experience includes working as a software engineer.^[1]

Cascio has been affiliated with the Los Angeles County Republican Party.^[2]

Elections

2026

General election

The primary will occur on June 2, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Nonpartisan primary

Nonpartisan primary election for California State Assembly District 55

Incumbent Isaac Bryan (D), Ashley Brown (D), Keith Cascio (R), and William Campbell (No party preference) are running in the primary for California State Assembly District 55 on June 2, 2026.

		Candidate
		Isaac Bryan (D)
	Submit photo	Ashley Brown (D)
		Keith Cascio (R)
	Submit photo	William Campbell (No party preference)

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2024

General election

General election for California State Assembly District 55

Incumbent Isaac Bryan defeated Keith Cascio in the general election for California State Assembly District 55 on November 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Isaac Bryan (D)	80.7	148,062
	Keith Cascio (R)	19.3	35,316

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 183,378
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 55

Incumbent Isaac Bryan and Keith Cascio advanced from the primary for California State Assembly District 55 on March 5, 2024.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Isaac Bryan (D)	83.9	75,063
✔	Keith Cascio (R)	16.1	14,421

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 89,484
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Campaign finance

Endorsements

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California GOP

2022

General election

General election for California State Assembly District 55

Incumbent Isaac Bryan defeated Keith Cascio in the general election for California State Assembly District 55 on November 8, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Isaac Bryan (D)	83.7	114,384
	Keith Cascio (R)	16.3	22,295

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 136,679
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 55

Incumbent Isaac Bryan and Keith Cascio advanced from the primary for California State Assembly District 55 on June 7, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Isaac Bryan (D)	85.7	79,141
✔	Keith Cascio (R)	14.3	13,200

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 92,341
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

Keith Cascio completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cascio's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Keith Cascio, a Mar Vista resident, is running for California’s 55th Assembly district as a moderate, pro-choice, social justice-oriented Republican in 2024. He’s chair of the 55th Assembly District Republican Party Central Committee [ad55.gop] and since Dec 10, 2022 serves as the Treasurer of the Los Angeles County Republican Party [lagop.org/executive-board]. He ran for the same Assembly seat last cycle, improving on Republican performance. His Assembly Campaign is endorsed by CAGOP, LAGOP, and CYRF and he is the only Republican running against a single political opponent, who is the Democrat incumbent Assemblyman Isaac Bryan. Keith is originally from Brooklyn, New York. He’s lived in Los Angeles, mostly West LA, for 22 years. He’s a software developer, worked in the UCLA Computer Science department for eight years, and since 2010 he works for a major software company in Silicon Beach, developing digital advertising products.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Public safety is a balance and that balance has shifted too far in an experimental direction where we do not protect our most vulnerable. Yes we must champion racial justice. Recent FBI data shows it is counterproductive to racial justice for elected officials to give the appearance of disparaging law enforcement agencies.
Los Angeles housing policy should be based on research and data, but policy makers should be curious and skeptical when presented with quickly, cheaply-obtained research results, paid for by agenda-driven uber-charities, with recommendations that contradict everyone's gut intuition.
To nurture our students of all ethnicities and races, who are our future, we should generously fund schools. But that funding from hard-earned tax dollars only benefits the students when combined with budgetary accountability we must demand of our education professionals.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The three greatest concerns facing our beautiful district in 2022, all of which can be addressed with a commitment to economic justice and racial justice, are (1) emerging victorious from the disruption of COVID-19, (2) rebalancing of public safety and renewal of the community's relationship with our law enforcement agencies, (3) compassion and discernment in improving the housing security of our neighbors in a time of housing scarcity.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I am a major fan of former California Governor George Deukmejian, a moderate Republican, who was governor from 1983 to 1991. Like me, he was also a New Yorker who moved to California, and was embraced by the Golden State, and also like me, he was Episcopalian. Deukmejian was a realist about public safety, and he championed the role of economic opportunity in improving the lives of Californians. I would follow Deukmejian's example, and also former governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, because they were moderate Republicans who helped California thrive economically.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion, a 2012 social psychology book by Psychology Professor Jonathan Haidt.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

In 2024 we need elected officials who are selfless and profoundly optimistic.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

When working with groups of people to solve problems, I possess the qualities of compassion and humility. I forgive many times and I acknowledge that the best answers are usually hidden in places nobody has looked yet.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

The core responsibility is to gather all information by listening, digest it, and then carefully, patiently balancing the needs of all citizens with policy.

What legacy would you like to leave?

I would like to be part of the political team that leads the United States to a new era of political compromise and cooperation rather than polarization and party antagonism.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

I was almost six years old in March 1985 when Mikhail Gorbachev became leader of the USSR.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Software development intern at a software startup in Northern Virginia for the summer of 1999.

What is your favorite book? Why?

The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion, a 2012 social psychology book by Psychology Professor Jonathan Haidt. It's my favorite because it explains what happened to American politics.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

I would be King Solomon from the Hebrew Bible.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

"Happy Together" by the Turtles (1967) [en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Together_(song)]

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

When I was younger I struggled with social anxiety.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Ideally, the governor identifies and prioritizes problems, and the state legislature solves the highest priority problems.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

California's greatest challenges beginning in 2024 are achieving fairness for all citizens, and modernizing how we value and care for the most vulnerable citizens.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for state legislators to have previous experience in government or politics?

It is beneficial for state legislators to have experience with (a) committee process, (b) parliamentary procedure, (c) political consensus building, (d) business contract negotiation.

Do you believe it’s beneficial to build relationships with other legislators? Please explain your answer.

Relationships are everything. A problem solver must embrace colleagues and never stop building relationships.

Is there a particular legislator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

I would model myself after Frederick M Roberts, the first ever Black California Assemblyperson, elected in 1919 as a Republican.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

No. I am focused on serving my community in the California Assembly.

Both sitting legislators and candidates for office hear many personal stories from the residents of their district. Is there a story that you’ve heard that you found particularly touching, memorable, or impactful?

I was buying groceries in the Vons checkout line. The cashier told me he was worried that corporate would close the store because there has been so much retail theft there. All the liquor is locked in the front behind glass. He said that thieves wait for a legitimate customer to ask to buy liquor, then when the store employee opens the glass, they push him out of the way and steal thousands of dollars of liquor. There is a paid security guard who is under instructions to record evidence but otherwise not interfere with the theft. Thieves also bring rolling carts and steal all the displayed merchandise from Starbucks. This man was on the verge of tears over fear of he and his colleagues losing their jobs.

Tell us your favorite joke.

President Ronald Reagan's Pony Joke. “there must be a pony in here somewhere!'”

Should the legislature oversee or grant the use of emergency powers?

Emergency powers were necessary in the case of the 1994 Northridge earthquake, and would be necessary under similar circumstances.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Given the Democrat Party supermajority in California, compromise is absolutely necessary.

What is the first bill you would introduce if elected?

I would introduce a bill to help foster youth, modeled on a similar bill in Texas, which allows a youth advocate to speak on behalf of a foster youth in court.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

California Republican Party

Los Angeles County Republican Party
California College Republicans

Los Angeles Moderate Voter Guide

What committees interest you?

Housing and Community Development

Public Safety

Transportation

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2022

Keith Cascio completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cascio's responses.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Keith Cascio, a Mar Vista resident, is running for California’s 55th Assembly district as a moderate, social justice-oriented Republican in 2022. He's chair of the 54th Assembly District Republican Party Central Committee [54thradcc.org] and a full member of the Los Angeles County Republican Party [lagop.org/districtcommittees]. He was elected to the Committee in the March 3, 2020 Republican primary [results.lavote.gov/text-results/4085], with 2,636 votes, and began serving January 1, 2021. His Assembly Campaign is endorsed by CAGOP, LAGOP, CRA and CYRF and he is the only Republican running against a single political opponent, who is the Democrat incumbent Assemblyman Isaac Bryan. Keith is originally from Brooklyn, New York. He's lived in Los Angeles, mostly West LA, for 21 years. He's a software developer, worked in the UCLA Computer Science department for eight years, and since 2010 he works for a major software company in Silicon Beach, developing digital advertising products. He serves as a liaison between

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Public safety is a balance and that balance has shifted too far in an experimental direction where we do not protect our most vulnerable. Yes we must champion racial justice. Recent FBI data shows it is counterproductive to racial justice for elected officials to give the appearance of disparaging law enforcement agencies.
Los Angeles housing policy should be based on research and data, but policy makers should be curious and skeptical when presented with quickly, cheaply-obtained research results, paid for by agenda-driven uber-charities, with recommendations that contradict everyone's gut intuition.
To nurture our students of all ethnicities and races, who are our future, we should generously fund schools. But that funding from hard-earned tax dollars only benefits the students when combined with budgetary accountability we must demand of our education professionals.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

The three greatest concerns facing our beautiful district in 2022, all of which can be addressed with a commitment to economic justice and racial justice, are (1) emerging victorious from the scourge of COVID-19, (2) rebalancing of public safety and renewal of the community's relationship with our law enforcement agencies, (3) compassion and discernment in improving the housing security of our neighbors in a time of housing scarcity.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

I am a major fan of former California Governor George Deukmejian. Like me, he was also a New Yorker who moved to California, and was embraced by the Golden State. Deukmejian was a realist about public safety, and he championed the role of economic opportunity in improving the lives of Californians.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

In 2022 we need elected officials who are selfless and profoundly optimistic.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

When working with groups of people to solve problems, I possess the qualities of compassion and humility. I forgive many times and I acknowledge that the best answers are usually hidden in places nobody has looked yet.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

"Happy Together" by the Turtles (1967) [en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Together_(song)]

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

Ideally, the governor identifies and prioritizes problems, and the state legislature solves the highest priority problems.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

California's greatest challenges beginning in 2022 are achieving fairness for all citizens, and modernizing how we value and care for the most vulnerable citizens.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Given the Democrat Party supermajority in California, compromise is absolutely necessary.

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Keith Cascio campaign contribution history
Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024	California State Assembly District 55	Lost general	$6,875	$3,429
2022	California State Assembly District 55	Lost general	$0	$0
Grand total			$6,875	$3,429
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Leadership

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Minority Leader:Heath Flora

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Heather Hadwick (R)

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Chris Rogers (D)

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James Gallagher (R)

District 4

Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D)

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Joe Patterson (R)

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Maggy Krell (D)

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Josh Hoover (R)

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David Tangipa (R)

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Heath Flora (R)

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Stephanie Nguyen (D)

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Lori Wilson (D)

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Damon Connolly (D)

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Rhodesia Ransom (D)

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Buffy Wicks (D)

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Anamarie Avila Farias (D)

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Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D)

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Matt Haney (D)

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Mia Bonta (D)

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Catherine Stefani (D)

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Liz Ortega (D)

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Diane Papan (D)

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Juan Alanis (R)

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Marc Berman (D)

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Alex Lee (D)

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Ash Kalra (D)

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Patrick Ahrens (D)

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Esmeralda Soria (D)

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Gail Pellerin (D)

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Robert Rivas (D)

District 30

Dawn Addis (D)

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Joaquin Arambula (D)

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Stan Ellis (R)

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Alexandra Macedo (R)

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Tom Lackey (R)

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Jasmeet Bains (D)

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Jeff Gonzalez (R)

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Gregg Hart (D)

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Steve Bennett (D)

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Juan Carrillo (D)

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Pilar Schiavo (D)

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John Harabedian (D)

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Jacqui Irwin (D)

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Celeste Rodriguez (D)

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Nick Schultz (D)

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James Ramos (D)

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Jesse Gabriel (D)

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Greg Wallis (R)

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Blanca Rubio (D)

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Mike Fong (D)

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Robert Garcia (D)

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Rick Zbur (D)

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Jessica Caloza (D)

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Michelle Rodriguez (D)

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Mark Gonzalez (D)

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Isaac Bryan (D)

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Lisa Calderon (D)

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Sade Elhawary (D)

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Leticia Castillo (R)

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Phillip Chen (R)

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Corey Jackson (D)

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Tina McKinnor (D)

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Jose Solache (D)

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Natasha Johnson (R)

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Mike Gipson (D)

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Sharon Quirk-Silva (D)

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Josh Lowenthal (D)

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Kate Sanchez (R)

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Cottie Petrie-Norris (D)

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Laurie Davies (R)

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Carl DeMaio (R)

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Darshana Patel (D)

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Tasha Horvath (D)

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Christopher Ward (D)

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LaShae Sharp-Collins (D)

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David Alvarez (D)

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Keith Cascio

Biography

Elections

2026

General election

Nonpartisan primary

Nonpartisan primary election for California State Assembly District 55

Endorsements

2024

General election

General election for California State Assembly District 55

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 55

Campaign finance

Endorsements

2022

General election

General election for California State Assembly District 55

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 55

Campaign finance

Endorsements

Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

2024

2022

Campaign finance summary

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