It’s a replay of the 2022 election in the 68th Assembly district, where Assemblymember Avelino Valencia, faces Republican Mike Tardif, a retired businessman. Valencia, D-Anaheim, first elected to the state Assembly in 2022, previously served as Anaheim councilmember.

The last day to register by mail to vote in California for the 2024 election is here. Here's what you need to know if you miss it.

California residents may want to check their voter registration status to ensure they're able to vote in the Presidential Election. If you think you may have registered to vote before, or want to make changes to your voting preferences,

To register online, go to www.register to vote.ca.gov. You can also still register in person by picking up a paper application anytime between now and election day at your local county elections office.

AD-72 includes Aliso Viejo, Huntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Lake Forest and Newport Beach. According to state data, Republicans account for 39.5% of all the registered voters in the district, while 32.7% are Democrats and 21% are no party preference voters.