California's 79th State Assembly district is one of 80 California State Assembly districts. It is currently represented by Democrat Akilah Weber of La Mesa, California, who was elected on April 6, 2021 following the resignation of Democrat Shirley Weber, who assumed the position of California Secretary of State. District profile The district encompasses southeastern San Diego and its closest eastern suburbs. The ethnically and socioeconomically diverse district is a mix of urban and suburban areas, with density roughly proportional to the distance from Downtown San Diego. San Diego County – 15.1% Bonita Chula Vista – 36.4% La Mesa Lemon Grove National City – 27.1% San Diego – 19.9% Election results from statewide races List of Assembly Members Due to redistricting, the 79th district has been moved around different parts of the state. The current iteration resulted from the 2011 redistricting by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission. Election results 1992 - present 2021 (special) 2020 2018 2016 2014 2012 2010 2008 2006 2004 2002 2000 1998 1996 1994 1992 See also California State Assembly California State Assembly districts Districts in California References External links District map from the California Citizens Redistricting Commission 79 Government of San Diego County, California Government of San Diego East County (San Diego County) South Bay (San Diego County) Chula Vista, California La Mesa, California Lemon Grove, California National City, California