Biography
Michael MacDonald is the Democratic candidate for California State Assembly District 38 in the November 3, 2026 general election.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he said he is the City Clerk for the City of Ventura.[3]
MacDonald earned a bachelor's degree in political science from California State University, Channel Islands, and holds the Master Municipal Clerk designation, according to his survey answers.[2][3] He said he previously worked in the California State Senate under Senators Hannah-Beth Jackson, Fran Pavley and Scott Wiener, and served as Assistant City Clerk for Berkeley and Port Hueneme.[3] He also said he chaired the Oakland Public Ethics Commission.[3]
MacDonald listed his campaign priorities in the survey as housing affordability and insurance costs, Ventura County's local economy, and a fair share of state investment in infrastructure, broadband and economic development.[3]
- 1.California State Assembly elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Michael MacDonald (California) · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Michael MacDonald (California) (Candidate Connection survey) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
California Assembly District 38
Michael MacDonald is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for California Assembly District 38 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
