John Harabedian | |
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![]() Official portrait, 2024 | |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 41st district | |
Assumed office December 2, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Chris Holden |
Personal details | |
Born | John Christopher Harabedian 1981 Sierra Madre,California |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Young-Gi |
Children | 3 |
Education | Yale University (BA Oxford University (MSc) Stanford University (JD) |
John Christopher Harabedian (born 1981) is an American attorney and politician who is a member of the California State Assembly for the 41st district.
Harabedian was born and raised in Sierra Madre,California by John and Joanne Harabedian, [1] and his father has an Armenian American and Cherokee background . [2] He graduated from Loyola High School. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in political science from Yale University,Master of Science in comparative social policy from Oxford University in 2006,and a Juris Doctor degree from Stanford University in 2010. [3]
Harabedian was elected to the Sierra Madre City Council in 2012,re-elected in 2016,and served two terms as mayor. He also worked as a deputy district attorney. [3]
Harabedian ran for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors in District 5, placing third behind incumbent Kathryn Barger and Darrell Park. [4]
Harabedian initially announced that he would run for the California State Senate in the 25th district, but ultimately decided to switch to the California State Assembly in the 41st district. [5]
Harabedian lives in Pasadena with his wife, Young-Gi, and their three children. [3]