Member of the State Assembly, District 7
November 3, 2026 · Assembly District 7; 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 · 39 out of 100
This district is mid-sized for its type, so each vote carries average weight. About 500,487 people live here.
score = 100 × ln(largest population ÷ this district's) ÷ ln(largest ÷ smallest), rounded to 2 decimals = 100 × ln(531,388 ÷ 500,487) ÷ ln(531,388 ÷ 457,211) = 39.85, comparing state house districts in CA (grades: 66+ high, 33+ average, otherwise low)
Decisiveness: Unknown
No past results for this contest yet.
Average representation + unknown decisiveness → Average vote impact.
Some data is missing, so this rating is based on partial information and capped at "High".
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
Amy Slavensky
Democratic · declared
Amy Slavensky is the Democratic nominee for California's 7th State Assembly District (Sacramento suburbs) in the 2026 general election, challenging Republican incumbent Josh Hoover. A career educator with about 40 years as a teacher, principal, and superintendent (including Amador County Unified superintendent through 2021), she has not previously held elected office.
Josh Hoover
Republican · Incumbent · declared
Josh Hoover is a Republican member of the California State Assembly for District 7 (northeast Sacramento County — Citrus Heights, Folsom, Rancho Cordova), first elected in 2022. A former legislative staffer and Folsom Cordova school board member, he authored California's 2024 'Phone-Free School Act' regulating student smartphone use.
Records: Public Education Quality 1 for
Election sources
Source: dp.electionresults.sos.ca.gov
Source: fox40.com