Harabedian Appears Headed for Reelection
Early county returns show the Assembly incumbent leading challenger Vena in California's 41st District.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Elections
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Harabedian appears headed for reelection in California's 41st Assembly District, leading Vena by approximately 44,000 votes in combined Los Angeles and San Bernardino County returns. His campaign announced on Nov. 4 that he was projected to win, though the outcome has not been officially certified.
Why it matters
The race reflects continued voter support for Harabedian, who made recovery from the January 2025 Eaton Fire a central legislative priority during his first term. Certification by the state will formally confirm the result for the district.
Harabedian won 78,491 Los Angeles County votes to Vena's 32,006, while San Bernardino County returns showed Vena ahead 16,580 to 14,161. Final certification by the California Secretary of State is scheduled for Dec. 11.
The players
Harabedian
Harabedian is the incumbent Assembly member for California's 41st District, representing communities including Pasadena, Altadena, and Sierra Madre.
Vena
Vena is the challenger in the 41st Assembly District race against incumbent Harabedian.
The details
Election officials continued counting ballots after Tuesday's general election, with Los Angeles County reporting results as of Wednesday evening. Harabedian led in the Los Angeles County portion of the district, while Vena held a narrow edge in the San Bernardino County portion.
Timeline
Harabedian took office in December 2024.
The Eaton Fire occurred in January 2025.
Harabedian's campaign announced projected reelection on Nov. 4, 2026.
The Secretary of State is scheduled to certify results Dec. 11, 2026.
Political Context
Harabedian made recovery from the January 2025 Eaton Fire a major legislative priority, and the continued legislative work includes AB 1847, which extends mortgage forbearance protections for homeowners affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires. Opposition to the race has centered on the challenger's competing platform, which has not been detailed in available returns.
Homeowners affected by the Eaton and Palisades fires may benefit from AB 1847's extended mortgage forbearance protections once the law becomes operative Jan. 1, 2027. The certified outcome of the race will determine who represents these residents in the Assembly.
The takeaway
Voters in the 41st District have returned their incumbent to office in early returns, but the outcome remains provisional until certification. Residents affected by fire recovery policies should watch for implementation of AB 1847 in early 2027.
What happens next
The California Secretary of State is scheduled to certify statewide election results Dec. 11, and AB 1847 becomes operative Jan. 1, 2027.
Further reading
Track the state's ballot counts and certification timelines in our Elections section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Pasadena Now.
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