Member of the Assembly, District 17
November 3, 2026 · Assembly District 17; California · State house district · general
How do we calculate vote impact?
Vote impact = representation (how much weight one vote carries here, the smaller the district's population, the higher the representation) + decisiveness (how likely this race is to be close, based on past results and number of candidates).
Representation: Average · 58 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 486,776 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(531,388 ÷ 486,776) ÷ ln(531,388 ÷ 457,211) = 58.32, comparing state house districts in CA (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: None · only 1 candidate
One candidate is running unopposed, so votes can't change the outcome.
Average representation + an uncontested race → Below average vote impact.
This office is responsible for:
- Voting on state laws and the state budget
- Representing their district in the statehouse
- Serving on committees that shape bills before final votes
- Helping district residents deal with state agencies
Affected Areas: Environment and Public Health, Reduce Wealth Gap, Anti-Corruption, Government Efficiency, Healthcare Affordability, Government Spending Reduction, Public Safety and Crime Control, Housing Affordability, Social Programs and Welfare, Public Education Quality, Gun Control, Women's Reproductive Rights, Election Integrity, Personal Income Tax Reduction, Data Privacy, Civil Rights, Corporate Accountability, Public Infrastructure
Candidates
Matt Haney
Nonpartisan · Incumbent · declared
California Assemblymember representing District 17, covering much of eastern San Francisco; his public work has focused on housing, homelessness, education, and local government policy.
Records: Civil Rights 1 for, Corporate Accountability 1 for, Public Safety and Crime Control 1 for, Social Programs and Welfare 1 for
Election sources
Source: dp.electionresults.sos.ca.gov
Source: gov.ca.gov