Matthew Harper

Small Business Owner in Huntington Beach, CA

Matthew Harper is a candidate for State Assembly Member District 72 in California State Assembly District 72, California — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Chris Kluwe, Gracey Van Der Mark, Frank Wagoner.

Matthew Harper is a small business owner and Republican candidate for California State Assembly District 72 in the 2026 election. He previously served as a member of the California State Assembly, representing District 74 from 2014 to 2018. Prior to his state legislative service, Harper served as the Mayor and a City Councilman for Huntington Beach. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Policy Management from the University of Southern California.