Assemblymember Steve Bennett was elected to the Assembly in November 2020 and currently represents the 37th district which includes the Southern half of Santa Barbara County, as well as the western third of Ventura County.  Born and raised in the Midwest, Steve developed a strong sense of community responsibility.  After graduating from Brown University with an Honors Degree in Economics, Steve served his community as a high school Economics and American History teacher for over 20 years.