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Diane Papan

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State Assemblymember · District 21 · California · Serving since 2022
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Diane Papan, a Democrat, has represented District 21 in the California State Assembly since December 2022. Born August 22, 1963, in Millbrae, she previously served as Deputy Mayor of San Mateo before winning election to the Assembly in 2022.

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Years in office
4
Elections won
1
Bills sponsored
89
Cosponsored
687
Committees
13

Committee Assignments

13 committees · 3 leadership roles
chair·Community Reinvestment Select
chair·Water, Parks and Wildlife
vice chair·Fisheries and Aquaculture
member·Alternative Protein Innovation Select
member·Biotechnology and Medical Technology Select
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On the ballot Nov 3, 2026
California State House District 21
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District
Population
479,435
Median HH Income
$163K
Unemployment
4.9%
Bachelor's+
55.5%
Veterans
N/A
Median Age
39.4
Mean HH Income
N/A
Poverty Rate
6.8%
HS or Higher
89.9%
Median Home Value
$1.7M
Median Rent
$2,959/mo
Owner-Occupied
54.2%
Under 18 / 65+
N/A
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