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GOVERNOR
AKINYEMI AGBEDE Democratic
Mathematician
J. BRIBIESCA Democratic
Retired Medical Doctor
THOMAS JEFFERSON CARES Democratic
Blockchain Startup CEO
JOHN CHIANG Democratic
California State Treasurer
DELAINE EASTIN Democratic
Educator/Youth Advocate
ROBERT DAVIDSON GRIFFIS Democratic
Entrepreneur/Economist/Father
ALBERT CAESAR MEZZETTI Democratic
Retired Educator
GAVIN NEWSOM Democratic
Lieutenant Governor/Businessman
AMANDA RENTERIA Democratic
COO, Justice Department
MICHAEL SHELLENBERGER Democratic
Environmental Organization Executive
KLEMENT TINAJ Democratic
CEO/Educator/Artist
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GOVERNOR
ANTONIO VILLARAIGOSA Democratic
Public Policy Advisor
TRAVIS ALLEN Republican
California Assemblyman/Businessman
JOHN H. COX Republican
Businessman/Taxpayer Advocate
YVONNE GIRARD Republican
Judicial Assistant
PETER Y LIU Republican
No Ballot Designation
ROBERT C. NEWMAN, II Republican
Research Clinical Psychologist
CHRISTOPHER N. CARLSON Green
Puppeteer/Musician
JOSH JONES Green
Author
ZOLTAN ISTVAN Libertarian
Entrepreneur/Transhumanist Lecturer
NICKOLAS WILDSTAR Libertarian
Recording Artist
GLORIA ESTELA LA RIVA Peace and Freedom
Graphic Artist
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GOVERNOR
SHUBHAM GOEL No Party Preference
Virtual Reality Manager
HAKAN "HAWK" MIKADO No Party Preference
CEO/Business Owner
DESMOND SILVEIRA No Party Preference
Senior Software Engineer
JEFFREY EDWARD TAYLOR No Party Preference
Marketplace Minister
JOHNNY WATTENBURG No Party Preference
Business Owner
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LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
JEFF BLEICH Democratic
Attorney/Educator
CAMERON GHARABIKLOU Democratic
Attorney
ED HERNANDEZ Democratic
State Senator/Businessman
ELENI KOUNALAKIS Democratic
Businesswoman/Economic Advisor
DAVID FENNELL Republican
Entrepreneur
COLE HARRIS Republican
Father/Entrepreneur/Businessman
DAVID R. HERNANDEZ Republican
Retired Business Owner
LYDIA ORTEGA Republican
Economist/Businesswoman/Educator
TIM FERREIRA Libertarian
Strategist/Programmer/Entrepreneur
GAYLE MCLAUGHLIN No Party Preference
Community Organizer/Educator
DANNY THOMAS No Party Preference
Dentist/Dental Surgeon
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SECRETARY OF STATE
RUBEN MAJOR Democratic
Paramedic/Educator/Businessperson
ALEX PADILLA* Democratic
Secretary of State
MARK P. MEUSER Republican
Election Law Attorney
RAUL RODRIGUEZ JR Republican
Retired Warehousing Employee
MICHAEL FEINSTEIN Green
Electoral Reform Consultant
ERIK RYDBERG Green
Community Organizer
GAIL K. LIGHTFOOT Libertarian
Retired Nurse
C. T. WEBER Peace and Freedom
Retired Government Analyst
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CONTROLLER
BETTY T. YEE* Democratic
California State Controller
KONSTANTINOS RODITIS Republican
Entrepreneur
MARY LOU FINLEY Peace and Freedom
Retired Educator
TREASURER
FIONA MA Democratic
CPA/Taxpayer Representative
VIVEK VISWANATHAN Democratic
Governor's Office, Advisor
GREG CONLON Republican
Businessman/CPA
JACK M. GUERRERO Republican
CPA/Councilmember/Economist
KEVIN AKIN Peace and Freedom
Retired Steam Engineer
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ATTORNEY GENERAL
XAVIER BECERRA* Democratic
Appointed Attorney General of the State of California
DAVE JONES Democratic
California Insurance Commissioner
STEVEN C BAILEY Republican
Retired California Judge
ERIC EARLY Republican
Attorney/Business Owner
INSURANCE COMMISSIONER
RICARDO LARA Democratic
California Senator
ASIF MAHMOOD Democratic
Physician, Internal Medicine
NATHALIE HRIZI Peace and Freedom
Public School Teacher
STEVE POIZNER No Party Preference
Businessman/Non-Profit Director
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SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
STEVEN IRELAND Nonpartisan
Parent
LILY (ESPINOZA) PLOSKI Nonpartisan
Educational Administrator/Instructor
TONY K. THURMOND Nonpartisan
Educator/State Legislator
MARSHALL TUCK Nonpartisan
Schools Improvement Director
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MEMBER DISTRICT 1
TOM HALLINAN Democratic
College Trustee/Businessman
CONNIE CONWAY Republican
Business Owner/Educator
DAVID EVANS Republican
Chief Financial Officer
TED GAINES Republican
Taxpayer Advocate/Senator
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BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MEMBER DISTRICT 2
BARRY CHANG Democratic
Councilmember/Business Owner
MALIA COHEN Democratic
Supervisor, City and County of San Francisco
CATHLEEN GALGIANI Democratic
State Senator
MARK BURNS Republican
Realtor/Businessman
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BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MEMBER DISTRICT 3
DOUG KRIEGEL Democratic
TV Economics Reporter
BEN PAK Democratic
Auditor/Reserve Policeman
NANCY PEARLMAN Democratic
College Professor
SCOTT SVONKIN Democratic
Community College Boardmember
CHERYL C. TURNER Democratic
Tax Attorney/Commissioner
TONY VAZQUEZ Democratic
Santa Monica City Councilman
G. RICK MARSHALL Republican
Chief Financial Officer
MICHEÁL "ME-HAUL" O'LEARY No Party Preference
Small Business Owner
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BOARD OF EQUALIZATION MEMBER DISTRICT 4
DAVID DODSON Democratic
No Ballot Designation
KEN LOPEZ-MADDOX Democratic
Education Outreach Liaison
MIKE SCHAEFER Democratic
Public Interest Advocate
JOEL ANDERSON Republican
Taxpayer Advocate/Senator
JOHN F. KELLY Republican
Small Business Owner
NADER F. SHAHATIT Republican
Tax Consultant
JIM STIERINGER Republican
Healthcare Equality Advocate
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UNITED STATES SENATOR
KEVIN DE LEON Democratic
California Senator
ADRIENNE NICOLE EDWARDS Democratic
Community Advocate
DIANNE FEINSTEIN* Democratic
United States Senator
PAT HARRIS Democratic
Civil Rights Attorney
ALISON HARTSON Democratic
National Political Director
DAVID HILDEBRAND Democratic
Policy Analyst
HERBERT G. PETERS Democratic
Retired Aerospace Engineer
DOUGLAS HOWARD PIERCE Democratic
Missing Children's Advocate
GERALD PLUMMER Democratic
Construction Project Manager
DONNIE O. TURNER Democratic
Retired USAF Sergeant
ARUN K. BHUMITRA Republican
Teacher/Engineer/Businessman
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UNITED STATES SENATOR
JAMES P BRADLEY Republican
Chief Financial Officer
JOHN "JACK" CREW Republican
Bus Driver
ERIN CRUZ Republican
Published Author
ROQUE "ROCKY" DE LA FUENTE Republican
Businessman/Land Developer
JERRY JOSEPH LAWS Republican
No Ballot Designation
PATRICK LITTLE Republican
Civil Rights Advocate
KEVIN MOTTUS Republican
Wireless Safety Advocate
MARIO NABLIBA Republican
Scientist
TOM PALZER Republican
Retired Urban Planner
PAUL A TAYLOR Republican
Small Business Owner
DERRICK MICHAEL REID Libertarian
Retired Attorney
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UNITED STATES SENATOR
JOHN THOMPSON PARKER Peace and Freedom
No Ballot Designation
COLLEEN SHEA FERNALD No Party Preference
Constitutional Solutions Advocate
RASH BIHARI GHOSH No Party Preference
Water Scientist/Professor
TIM GILDERSLEEVE No Party Preference
Paratransit Operator
MICHAEL FAHMY GIRGIS No Party Preference
Real Estate Broker
DON J. GRUNDMANN No Party Preference
Doctor of Chiropractic
JASON M. HANANIA No Party Preference
Attorney/Engineer
DAVID MOORE No Party Preference
Special Education Teacher
LEE OLSON No Party Preference
Aerospace Systems Engineer
LING LING SHI No Party Preference
Author
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 1
AUDREY DENNEY Democratic
Educator/Farmer
JESSICA JONES HOLCOMBE Democratic
Attorney
DAVID PETERSON Democratic
Small Business Owner
MARTY WALTERS Democratic
Environmental Scientist
GREGORY EDWARD CHEADLE Republican
Real Estate Broker
DOUG LA MALFA* Republican
Farmer/U.S. Representative
LEWIS ELBINGER Green
Retired Diplomatic Officer
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 2
ANDY CAFFREY Democratic
Sustainability Conversion Planner
JARED HUFFMAN* Democratic
U.S. Representative
DALE K. MENSING Republican
Cashier
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 3
JOHN GARAMENDI* Democratic
Congressman/Rancher
KEVIN PUETT Democratic
Retired Associate Director
CHARLIE SCHAUPP Republican
Retired Marine Officer
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 4
REGINA BATESON Democratic
Military Security Analyst
ROZA CALDERON Democratic
Geoscientist/Geographer/Cartographer
ROBERT LAWTON Democratic
Businessman
JESSICA MORSE Democratic
No Ballot Designation
TOM MCCLINTOCK* Republican
United States Representative
MITCHELL WHITE Republican
Accountant/Auditor
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 5
MIKE THOMPSON* Democratic
Member of Congress
JASON KISHINEFF Green
Parent/Homemaker
ANTHONY MILLS No Party Preference
Mariner
NILS PALSSON No Party Preference
Teacher/Nonprofit Director
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 6
JRMAR JEFFERSON Democratic
No Ballot Designation
DORIS MATSUI* Democratic
United States Representative
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 7
AMI BERA* Democratic
Doctor/Teacher/Congressman
YONA BARASH Republican
Cancer Surgeon
ANDREW GRANT Republican
President/CEO
ROBERT CHRISTIAN "CHRIS" RICHARDSON Green
Software Developer
REGINALD H. CLAYTOR No Party Preference
Aerospace Mechanical Worker
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 8
MARJORIE "MARGE" DOYLE Democratic
Registered Nurse/Executive
RONALD J. ODONNELL Democratic
Educator/Author/Businessman
RITA RAMIREZ Democratic
Retired College Professor
PAUL COOK* Republican
United States Representative
TIM DONNELLY Republican
Business Owner/Author
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 9
JERRY MCNERNEY* Democratic
Congressman
MARLA LIVENGOOD Republican
Agriculture Policy Advisor
MIKE A. TSARNAS American Independent
Rancher/Business Owner
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 10
MICHAEL J. "MIKE" BARKLEY Democratic
Lawyer/Accountant/Programmer
MICHAEL EGGMAN Democratic
Farmer/Businessman
JOSH HARDER Democratic
Educator/Businessman
VIRGINIA MADUEÑO Democratic
Valley Water Commissioner
DOTTY NYGARD Democratic
Registered Nurse
SUE ZWAHLEN Democratic
Registered Nurse
JEFF DENHAM* Republican
Businessman/Farmer/Representative
TED D. HOWZE Republican
Veterinarian
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 11
MARK DESAULNIER* Democratic
United States Congressman
DENNIS LYTTON Democratic
Transportation Manager
JOHN FITZGERALD Republican
Small Business Owner
CHRIS WOOD No Party Preference
Civil Engineer
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 12
SHAHID BUTTAR Democratic
Lawyer/Advocate/Artist
STEPHEN JAFFE Democratic
Civil Rights Attorney
RYAN A. KHOJASTEH Democratic
Immigrant Rights Commissioner
NANCY PELOSI* Democratic
Member of Congress
LISA REMMER Republican
Educator
BARRY HERMANSON Green
Retired Entrepreneur
MICHAEL GOLDSTEIN No Party Preference
Lawyer/Author
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 13
BARBARA LEE* Democratic
United States Representative
* Incumbent
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 14
JACKIE SPEIER* Democratic
Congresswoman
CRISTINA OSMEÑA Republican
Solar Industry Executive
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 15
ERIC SWALWELL* Democratic
United States Congressman
RUDY L. PETERS JR. Republican
Small Business Owner
BRENDAN ST. JOHN No Party Preference
Medical Device Consultant
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 16
JIM COSTA* Democratic
Farmer/Representative
ELIZABETH HENG Republican
Small Business Owner
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 17
STEPHEN FORBES Democratic
Business Analyst
RO KHANNA* Democratic
United States Congressman
KHANH TRAN Democratic
Governing Board Member
RON COHEN Republican
Certified Public Accountant
KENNITA WATSON Libertarian
Retired Software Engineer
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 18
ANNA G. ESHOO* Democratic
Member of Congress
CHRISTINE RUSSELL Republican
Technology Company Director
JOHN KARL FREDRICH No Party Preference
California Credentialed Teacher
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 19
ZOE LOFGREN* Democratic
Congresswoman
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 20
DOUGLAS DEITCH Democratic
Nonprofit Executive Director
JIMMY PANETTA* Democratic
United States Representative
RONALD PAUL KABAT No Party Preference
Certified Public Accountant
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 21
TJ COX Democratic
Engineer/Small Businessman
DAVID G. VALADAO* Republican
Farmer/Small Businessman
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 22
BOBBY BLIATOUT Democratic
Nonprofit Healthcare Executive
RICARDO "RICO" FRANCO Democratic
Technology Consultant
ANDREW JANZ Democratic
Violent Crimes Prosecutor
DEVIN G. NUNES* Republican
U.S. Representative/Farmer
BILL MERRYMAN Libertarian
Human Resources Analyst
BRIAN T. CARROLL No Party Preference
Teacher
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 23
MARY HELEN BARRO Democratic
Businesswoman/Educator
TATIANA MATTA Democratic
Governing Board Member
WENDY REED Democratic
Administrator/Community Advocate
KURTIS WILSON Democratic
Realtor/Motivational Speaker
KEVIN MCCARTHY* Republican
Representative
JAMES DAVIS No Party Preference
No Ballot Designation
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 24
SALUD CARBAJAL* Democratic
Member of Congress
JUSTIN FAREED Republican
Small Businessman/Rancher
MICHAEL ERIN WOODY Republican
Business Owner/Engineer
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 25
BRYAN CAFORIO Democratic
Consumer Rights Attorney
KATIE HILL Democratic
Homelessness Nonprofit Executive
MARY PALLANT Democratic
Small Businesswoman/Mother
JESS PELAEZ PHOENIX Democratic
Scientist/Nonprofit Director
STEVE KNIGHT* Republican
Member of Congress
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 26
JULIA BROWNLEY* Democratic
Ventura County Congresswoman
JOHN NELSON Democratic
Father/Attorney
JEFFREY D. BURUM Republican
Business Owner/Accountant
ANTONIO SABATO, JR. Republican
Actor/Businessman
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 27
JUDY CHU* Democratic
United States Representative
BRYAN WITT Democratic
Railroad Operations Supervisor
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 28
SAL GENOVESE Democratic
Community Services Director
ADAM B. SCHIFF* Democratic
U.S. Representative, 28th District
JOHNNY J. NALBANDIAN Republican
Food Industry Businessman
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 29
TONY CARDENAS* Democratic
U.S. Representative/Congressmember
JOSEPH "JOE" SHAMMAS Democratic
Retired Military Officer
BENITO BENNY BERNAL Republican
Educational Transportation Supervisor
ANGELICA MARIA DUEÑAS Green
Sun Valley Neighborhood Councilmember
JUAN REY No Party Preference
Mechanic
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 30
JON PELZER Democratic
No Ballot Designation
RAJI RAB Democratic
Aviator/Educator
BRAD SHERMAN* Democratic
United States Congressman, 30th District
MARK S. REED Republican
Realtor/Businessman/Rancher
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 31
PETE AGUILAR* Democratic
United States Representative
KAISAR AHMED Democratic
Retired Teacher
SEAN FLYNN Republican
Business Owner/Economist
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 32
GRACE FLORES NAPOLITANO* Democratic
United States Representative
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 33
TED W. LIEU* Democratic
Congressman/Military Officer
EMORY P. RODGERS Democratic
Human Rights Advocate
KENNETH WESTON WRIGHT Republican
Physician/Surgeon/Professor
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 34
JIMMY GOMEZ* Democratic
Member of Congress
KENNETH MEJIA Green
Certified Public Accountant
ANGELA ELISE MCARDLE Libertarian
Paralegal
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 35
JOE BACA Democratic
Businessman/Veterans Advocate
NORMA J. TORRES* Democratic
United States Representative
CHRISTIAN LEONEL VALIENTE Republican
Small Business Owner
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 36
RAUL RUIZ* Democratic
Congressman/Emergency Physician
DAN BALL Republican
Television Journalist/Realtor
ROBERT BENTLEY Republican
Software Developer
DOUGLAS HASSETT Republican
Businessman/Father
KIMBERLIN BROWN PELZER Republican
Small Business Owner
STEPHAN J. WOLKOWICZ Republican
Financial Accountant
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 37
KAREN BASS* Democratic
Member of Congress
RON J. BASSILIAN Republican
E-mail Administrator
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 38
LINDA T. SÁNCHEZ* Democratic
United States Representative
RYAN DOWNING Republican
Taxpayer Advocate
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 39
GIL CISNEROS Democratic
Education/Veterans Advocate
SAM JAMMAL Democratic
Clean Energy Businessman
HERBERT H. LEE Democratic
Physician/Associate Professor
SUZI PARK LEGGETT Democratic
No Ballot Designation
ANDY THORBURN Democratic
Nonprofit Advisor/Businessman
MAI KHANH TRAN Democratic
Doctor/Mother/Teacher
JOHN J. CULLUM Republican
Business Owner/Accountant
BOB HUFF Republican
Small Business Owner
YOUNG KIM Republican
Small Business Owner
PHIL LIBERATORE Republican
Taxpayer Advocate/Businessman
SHAWN NELSON Republican
Orange County Supervisor
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 39
ANDREW SAREGA Republican
La Mirada City Councilman
STEVEN C. VARGAS Republican
Councilman/Military Officer
TED M. ALEMAYHU American Independent
Social Entrepreneur
SOPHIA J. ALEXANDER American Independent
No Ballot Designation
STEVE COX No Party Preference
Journalist
KAREN LEE SCHATZLE No Party Preference
Deputy District Attorney
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 40
LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD* Democratic
U.S. Representative
RODOLFO CORTES BARRAGAN Green
No Ballot Designation
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 41
MARK TAKANO* Democratic
United States Representative/Teacher
AJA SMITH Republican
No Ballot Designation
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 42
JULIA C PEACOCK Democratic
Public School Teacher
NORMAN QUINTERO Democratic
Pastor/Psychotherapist/Entrepreneur
KEN CALVERT* Republican
U.S. Representative
MATT WOODY No Party Preference
Sommelier
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 43
MAXINE WATERS* Democratic
United States Congresswoman
FRANK T. DEMARTINI Republican
Film Producer/Attorney
EDWIN P. DUTERTE Republican
Investment Advisor
OMAR NAVARRO Republican
Small Business Owner
MIGUEL ANGEL ZUNIGA Green
Sales Person
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 44
NANETTE DIAZ BARRAGÁN* Democratic
United States Representative, 44th District
AJA L. BROWN Democratic
Mayor, City of Compton
STACEY DASH Republican
Actress/News Analyst
JAZMINA SAAVEDRA Republican
Businesswoman
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 45
BRIAN FORDE Democratic
Science Technology Educator
KIA HAMADANCHY Democratic
Public Policy Analyst
DAVE MIN Democratic
Law Professor/Father
KATIE PORTER Democratic
Consumer Protection Attorney
MIMI WALTERS* Republican
U.S. Representative, 45th District
JOHN GRAHAM No Party Preference
Business Professor/Author
UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 46
LOU CORREA* Democratic
United States Congressmember
RUSSELL RENE LAMBERT Republican
Fraud Investigator/Businessman
WILL JOHNSON No Party Preference
Driver/Caregiver
ED RUSHMAN No Party Preference
IT Project Manager
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 47
ALAN LOWENTHAL* Democratic
U.S. Representative, 47th District
JOHN BRISCOE Republican
Governing Board Member, Ocean View School District of Orange County
DAVID MICHAEL CLIFFORD Republican
Small Business Owner
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 48
HANS KEIRSTEAD Democratic
Neuroscientist/Professor/Entrepreneur
MICHAEL KOTICK Democratic
Global Business Executive
LAURA OATMAN Democratic
Architect/Business Owner
RACHEL PAYNE Democratic
Technology CEO/Entrepreneur
HARLEY ROUDA Democratic
Technology Entrepreneur
DEANIE SCHAARSMITH Democratic
Business Owner/CFO
OMAR A. SIDDIQUI Democratic
FBI Advisor/Attorney
TONY ZARKADES Democratic
Airline Pilot
SCOTT BAUGH Republican
Orange County Business Owner
JOHN GABBARD Republican
Small Business Owner
PAUL MARTIN Republican
Businessman
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 48
STELIAN ONUFREI Republican
Business Owner
DANA ROHRABACHER* Republican
U.S. Representative, 48th District
SHASTINA SANDMAN Republican
CEO/Entrepreneur/Mother
BRANDON REISER Libertarian
Business Operations Manager
KEVIN KENSINGER No Party Preference
Licensed Investment Professional
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 49
DOUG APPLEGATE Democratic
Attorney/Father/Businessperson
SARA JACOBS Democratic
Education Nonprofit CEO
PAUL G. KERR Democratic
Small Business Owner
MIKE LEVIN Democratic
Clean Energy Advocate
ROCKY J. CHÁVEZ Republican
Assemblymember
KRISTIN GASPAR Republican
Chairwoman, San Diego County Board of Supervisors
DIANE L. HARKEY Republican
Taxpayer Representative/Businesswoman
BRIAN MARYOTT Republican
Mayor Pro Tem
DAVID MEDWAY Republican
Physician/Business Owner
CRAIG A. NORDAL Republican
Real Estate Businessman
MIKE SCHMITT Republican
Neuroaudiologist/Small Businessman
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 49
JOSHUA SCHOONOVER Republican
Patent Attorney
DANIELLE ST. JOHN Green
Human Rights Advocate
JOSHUA L. HANCOCK Libertarian
No Ballot Designation
JORDAN P. MILLS Peace and Freedom
Professor
ROBERT PENDLETON No Party Preference
Surgeon/Businessman/Artist
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 50
JOSH BUTNER Democratic
Governing Board Member, Jamul-Dulzura Union School District
AMMAR CAMPA-NAJJAR Democratic
Local Business Owner
PATRICK MALLOY Democratic
Business Owner/Realtor
DUNCAN HUNTER* Republican
U.S. Representative
S. "SHAMUS" SAYED Republican
Small Business Owner
BILL WELLS Republican
Mayor, City of El Cajon
RICHARD KAHLE No Party Preference
No Ballot Designation
* Incumbent
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 51
JUAN VARGAS* Democratic
United States Representative
LOUIS A. FUENTES Republican
Air Conditioning Contractor
JUAN M. HIDALGO JR. Republican
Retired United States Marine
JOHN R. RENISON JR. Republican
Small Businessowner
JUAN CARLOS "CHARLIE" MERCADO No Party Preference
Deputy Sheriff
KEVIN MITCHELL No Party Preference
No Ballot Designation
* Incumbent
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 52
SCOTT PETERS* Democratic
U.S. Representative
MICHAEL ALLMAN Republican
Direct Democracy Advocate
DANNY CASARA Republican
Retired Army Sergeant
JEFFREY CULLEN Republican
Internal Medicine Doctor
JOHN HORST Republican
Cyber Security Engineer
OMAR QUDRAT Republican
Counter Terrorism Attorney
JAMES VELTMEYER Republican
Physician/Surgeon
* Incumbent
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UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT 53
SUSAN A. DAVIS* Democratic
Representative
BRETT A. GODA Republican
Sales Representative
SHAWN GINO KANE Republican
Small Business Manager
MATT MENDOZA Republican
Lemon Grove City Councilman
MORGAN MURTAUGH Republican
Political Commentator
BRYAN KIM No Party Preference
Community Organizer
* Incumbent
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STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 2
VERONICA "RONI" JACOBI Democratic
Business Owner/Engineer
MIKE MCGUIRE* Democratic
State Senator
STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 4
PHILLIP KIM Democratic
Community Organizer
MICHAEL "MIKE" WORLEY Democratic
Park District Boardmember
JAMES NIELSEN* Republican
Rancher/State Senator
STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 6
JACOB MASON Democratic
Manufacturing Production Technician
RICHARD PAN* Democratic
Pediatrician/State Senator
JANINE DEROSE Libertarian
Foundation Colleague
ERIC FRAME No Party Preference
Business Owner
* Incumbent
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STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 8
PAULINA MIRANDA Democratic
Business Woman
TOM PRATT Democratic
Businessman
ANDREAS BORGEAS Republican
County Supervisor/Educator
MARK BELDEN No Party Preference
Business Person/Builder
STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 10
BOB WIECKOWSKI* Democratic
State Senator
VICTOR G. SAN VICENTE Republican
Small Business Owner
ALI SARSAK Libertarian
Mechanical Engineer
* Incumbent
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STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 12
ANNA CABALLERO Democratic
California State Assemblywoman
DANIEL PARRA Democratic
Councilman, City of Fowler
ROB POYTHRESS Republican
Farmer/Business Owner
JOHNNY TACHERRA Republican
Dairy Farmer
STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 14
MELISSA HURTADO Democratic
Health Advocate/Councilmember
RUBEN MACARENO Democratic
CEO/President
ABIGAIL SOLIS Democratic
School Board President
ANDY VIDAK* Republican
Farmer/Small Businessman
* Incumbent
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STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 16
RUTH MUSSER-LOPEZ Democratic
Archaeologist/Businesswoman
SHANNON GROVE Republican
Small Businesswoman
GREGORY TATUM Republican
Pastor
STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 18
BOB HERTZBERG* Democratic
State Senator
ROGER JAMES SAYEGH Democratic
Small Business Owner
RUDY MELENDEZ Republican
Laborer/Artist
BRANDON SAARIO Republican
Actor
* Incumbent
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STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 20
PAUL VINCENT AVILA Democratic
No Ballot Designation
CONNIE LEYVA* Democratic
Incumbent
MATTHEW MUNSON Republican
Inventory Processor
STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 22
MIKE ENG Democratic
College Teacher
MONICA GARCIA Democratic
City Councilwoman
SUSAN RUBIO Democratic
Teacher/Councilwoman
RUBEN SIERRA Democratic
Public Health Advocate
STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 24
PETER CHOI Democratic
Nonprofit President
MARIA ELENA DURAZO Democratic
Union Vice President
* Incumbent
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STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 26
BEN ALLEN* Democratic
California State Senator
MARK MATTHEW HERD Libertarian
Community Organizer
BARON BRUNO No Party Preference
Real Estate Agent
STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 28
ANNA NEVENIC Democratic
Registered Nurse/Author
JOY SILVER Democratic
Businesswoman/Housing Advisor
JEFF STONE* Republican
State Senator/Pharmacist
STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 30
HOLLY J. MITCHELL* Democratic
State Senator
* Incumbent
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STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 32
BOB J. ARCHULETA Democratic
Mayor/Commissioner/Businessman
RUDY BERMUDEZ Democratic
Retired Peace Officer
DAVID CASTELLANOS Democratic
Carpenter/Boxing Coach
VANESSA DELGADO Democratic
Mayor/Housing Advocate
TONY MENDOZA Democratic
Public School Teacher
VIVIAN ROMERO Democratic
Councilwoman/Business Owner
VICKY SANTANA Democratic
Community College Boardmember
ALI S. TAJ Democratic
Councilman/Financial Advisor
ION SAREGA Republican
Businessman/Pastor
RITA TOPALIAN Republican
Small Business Owner
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STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 34
AKASH A. HAWKINS Democratic
No Ballot Designation
JESTIN L. SAMSON Democratic
Community Volunteer
TOM UMBERG Democratic
Small Business Owner
JANET NGUYEN* Republican
State Senator 34th District
STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 36
MARGGIE CASTELLANO Democratic
Businesswoman/Environmental Advocate
PATRICIA C. 'PAT' BATES* Republican
California State Senator
STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 38
JEFF GRIFFITH Democratic
Fire Captain/Paramedic
BRIAN W. JONES Republican
Appointed Councilmember/Businessman
ANTONIO SALGUERO Libertarian
Business Owner/Entrepreneur
* Incumbent
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STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 40
BEN HUESO* Democratic
California State Senator
LUIS R. VARGAS Republican
Retired Judge
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 1
CALEEN SISK Democratic
Tribal Chief
PETER VAN PEBORGH Democratic
Property Manager
BRIAN DAHLE* Republican
Farmer/Assemblyman
JENNY O CONNELL-NOWAIN No Party Preference
College Student
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 2
JIM WOOD* Democratic
California State Assemblymember
MATT HEATH Republican
Father/Businessman
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 3
SONIA AERY Democratic
Small Business Owner
JAMES GALLAGHER* Republican
Assemblyman/Businessman/Farmer
* Incumbent
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 4
CECILIA AGUIAR-CURRY* Democratic
Assemblymember/Farmer
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 5
CARLA J. NEAL Democratic
Educator/Notary Public
FRANK BIGELOW* Republican
Rancher/Businessman/Assemblyman
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 6
JACALYN "JACKIE" SMITH Democratic
Small Business Owner
KEVIN KILEY* Republican
Member of the State Assembly 6th District
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 7
KEVIN MCCARTY* Democratic
Assemblymember
* Incumbent
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 8
KEN COOLEY* Democratic
California State Assemblyman
MELINDA AVEY Republican
Small Business Owner
JANICE MARLAE BONSER Libertarian
Care Provider
LAWRENCE RAY MURRAY No Party Preference
Stationary Engineer/Electrician
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 9
JIM COOPER* Democratic
Assemblymember
MARIO GARCIA Democratic
No Ballot Designation
HARRY HE Democratic
Information Technology Manager
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 10
MARC LEVINE* Democratic
Member, California State Assembly
DAN MONTE Democratic
Retired General Contractor
* Incumbent
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 11
JIM FRAZIER* Democratic
Member of the State Assembly District 11
DIANE STEWART Democratic
Trustee, Byron Union School District
LISA ROMERO Republican
Nurse/Educator/Mother
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 12
ROBERT D. CHASE Democratic
Attorney at Law
HEATH FLORA* Republican
Farmer/Firefighter/Assemblyman
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 13
SUSAN TALAMANTES EGGMAN* Democratic
Assemblymember
CARLOS VILLAPUDUA Democratic
Business Owner
ANTONIO M. GARCIA Republican
Auto Mechanic
* Incumbent
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 14
TIM GRAYSON* Democratic
Assemblymember/Business Owner
AASIM YAHYA Democratic
Student/Student Advocate
* Incumbent
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 15
JUDY APPEL Democratic
Trustee, Berkeley Unified School District
BEN BARTLETT Democratic
Berkeley City Councilmember
JOVANKA BECKLES Democratic
Richmond City Councilmember
DAN KALB Democratic
Councilmember/Environmental Advocate
ANDY KATZ Democratic
Workers' Rights Attorney
ROCHELLE PARDUE-OKIMOTO Democratic
Nurse/Vice Mayor
SERGEY VIKRAMSINGH PITERMAN Democratic
Software Engineer
OWEN POINDEXTER Democratic
Freelance Writer
CHERYL SUDDUTH Democratic
Contracts Compliance Consultant
RAQUELLA THAMAN Democratic
Attorney
BUFFY WICKS Democratic
Community Organizer
* Incumbent
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 15
PRANAV JANDHYALA Republican
College Student
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 16
REBECCA BAUER-KAHAN Democratic
Law Professor/Mother
CATHARINE BAKER* Republican
California State Assemblymember
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 17
DAVID CHIU* Democratic
Assemblymember
ALEJANDRO FERNANDEZ Democratic
Small Business Entrepreneur
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 18
ROB BONTA* Democratic
California State Assemblymember
STEPHEN SLAUSON Republican
Electrical Contractor
* Incumbent
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 19
PHIL TING* Democratic
Assemblymember
KEITH BOGDON Republican
Biotech Marketing Consultant
DAVID ERNST No Party Preference
Liquid Democracy Advocate
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 20
BILL QUIRK* Democratic
Assemblymember
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 21
ADAM C. GRAY* Democratic
California State Assemblymember
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 22
KEVIN MULLIN* Democratic
State Assemblymember
CHRISTINA LASKOWSKI Republican
Change Management Consultant
BRIDGET DUFFY Green
Homemaker
* Incumbent
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 23
AILEEN RIZO Democratic
Educational Researcher
JIM PATTERSON* Republican
Businessman/Broadcast Executive
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 24
MARC BERMAN* Democratic
State Assemblymember
ALEX GLEW Republican
Business Owner/Engineer
BOB GOODWYN Libertarian
Pilot
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 25
KANSEN CHU* Democratic
Incumbent
CARMEN MONTANO Democratic
Teacher
BOB BRUNTON Republican
Small Business Owner
ROBERT IMHOFF Libertarian
Cyber Security Professional
* Incumbent
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 26
JOSE SIGALA Democratic
Council Member, City of Tulare
WARREN GUBLER Republican
Mayor of Visalia
JACK LAVERS Republican
Rancher/Businessman
DEVON MATHIS* Republican
Assemblyman
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 27
ASH KALRA* Democratic
Incumbent
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 28
EVAN LOW* Democratic
State Assemblymember
MICHAEL L. SNYDER Republican
Elementary School Teacher
* Incumbent
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 29
MARK STONE* Democratic
Assemblymember
VICKI L. NOHRDEN Republican
Non-Profit Director/Businesswoman
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 30
TRINA COFFMAN-GOMEZ Democratic
Councilmember/Independent Businesswoman
PETER LEROE-MUÑOZ Democratic
Councilman/Legal Officer
BILL LIPE Democratic
Policy Manager
ROBERT RIVAS Democratic
County Supervisor/Educator
NEIL G. KITCHENS Republican
Businessman/Rancher
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 31
JOAQUIN ARAMBULA* Democratic
Assemblymember/ER Doctor
LUPE ESPINOZA Republican
Project Director
* Incumbent
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 32
RUDY SALAS* Democratic
California State Assemblymember
JUSTIN MENDES Republican
Hanford City Councilman
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 33
SOCORRO CISNEROS Democratic
Labor Consultant
SCOTT MARKOVICH Democratic
Contractor/School Trustee
JAY OBERNOLTE* Republican
Assemblyman/Business Owner
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 34
NICK NICITA Democratic
Audio Engineer
VINCE FONG* Republican
California State Assemblymember
* Incumbent
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 35
BILL OSTRANDER Democratic
Farmer/Nonprofit Director
JORDAN CUNNINGHAM* Republican
Assemblymember/Small Businessman
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 36
STEVE FOX Democratic
Attorney/Educator
TOM LACKEY* Republican
California State Assemblyman
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 37
SOFIA COLLIN Democratic
No Ballot Designation
S. MONIQUE LIMÓN* Democratic
State Assemblymember
DAVID L. NORRDIN Democratic
Retail Salesperson
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 38
CHRISTY SMITH Democratic
School Board Member
DANTE ACOSTA* Republican
Member, State Assembly
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 39
BONNIE CORWIN Democratic
Manager/Bookkeeper
PATTY LOPEZ Democratic
Community Volunteer
PATREA PATRICK Democratic
Documentary Producer/Author
LUZ MARIA RIVAS Democratic
Science Educator/Commissioner
ANTONIO SANCHEZ Democratic
Workforce Development Director
RICARDO ANTONIO BENITEZ Republican
Business Owner
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 40
LIBBERN GWEN COOK Democratic
Teacher
JAMES C. RAMOS Democratic
County Supervisor/Businessman
HENRY GOMEZ NICKEL Republican
Councilman/Small Businessman
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 41
CHRIS HOLDEN* Democratic
Assemblymember
KENNETH (KENNY) ROTTER Democratic
Non-Profit Attorney
ALAN S. REYNOLDS No Party Preference
Development Engineer
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 42
DENIANTIONETTE MAZINGO Democratic
Attorney
GARY JEANDRON Republican
Law Enforcement Instructor
ANDREW F. KOTYUK Republican
Councilman/Small Businessman
CHAD MAYES* Republican
Member of the State Assembly
CAROL A. BOULDIN Green
Consultant
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 43
LAURA FRIEDMAN* Democratic
Member of the State Assembly
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 44
JACQUI IRWIN* Democratic
Assemblymember
ROBERT ZELINSKY Democratic
Doctor of Chiropractic
RONDA BALDWIN-KENNEDY Republican
Attorney/Mother
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 45
RAY BISHOP Democratic
Small Business Owner
JEFF BORNSTEIN Democratic
Small Business Owner
DANIEL BRIN Democratic
Neighborhood Council President
JESSE GABRIEL Democratic
Constitutional Rights Attorney
ANKUR PATEL Democratic
School Community Coordinator
TRICIA ROBBINS KASSON Democratic
Economic Development Director
JUSTIN M. CLARK Republican
No Ballot Designation
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 46
ADRIN NAZARIAN* Democratic
California State Assemblymember
ROXANNE BECKFORD HOGE Republican
Businesswoman/Actor
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 47
ELOISE REYES* Democratic
Assemblymember/Businesswoman/Attorney
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 48
BLANCA E. RUBIO* Democratic
Assemblywoman/Teacher
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 49
ED CHAU* Democratic
State Assemblymember
BURTON BRINK Republican
Retired Sheriff's Sergeant
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 50
RICHARD BLOOM* Democratic
State Assemblymember
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 51
WENDY CARRILLO* Democratic
Assemblymember
* Incumbent
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 52
FRANK C. GUZMAN Democratic
Governing Board Member
FREDDIE RODRIGUEZ* Democratic
Assemblymember/First Responder
TONI HOLLE Republican
Account Technician
BEN W. GIBBINS Libertarian
Residential Aide/Student
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 53
RAE ELISABETH HENRY Democratic
Small Business Owner
KEVIN HEE YOUNG JANG Democratic
Attorney/Businessman
MIGUEL SANTIAGO* Democratic
Member of the State Assembly
MICHAEL A. LEWIS Libertarian
Immigration Law Clerk
* Incumbent
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 54
STEVE DUNWOODY Democratic
Veterans Nonprofit Executive
BREON DUPREE HOLLIE Democratic
Entrepreneur
SYDNEY K. KAMLAGER Democratic
Trustee, Los Angeles Community College District
LAMAR LYONS Democratic
Public Finance Advisor
TEPRING MICHELLE PIQUADO Democratic
Educator/Scientist
GLEN RATCLIFF Republican
Small Business Owner
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 55
MELISSA FAZLI Democratic
Small Business Owner
GREGG D. FRITCHLE Democratic
Social Worker
PHILLIP CHEN* Republican
State Assemblyman/Businessman
JAMES G. GERBUS Republican
Yorba Linda Businessman
SCOTT LEBDA Republican
Business Investor
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 56
EDUARDO GARCIA* Democratic
State Assemblymember
JEFF GONZALEZ Republican
Retired Marine Officer
JONATHAN REISS Republican
Business Owner
* Incumbent
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 57
IAN C. CALDERON* Democratic
California State Assemblymember
BLAKE SULLIVAN CARTER Democratic
Realtor/Operations Director
JUSTIN JOSHUA VALERO Democratic
University Professor
OSCAR J. LLAMAS Republican
Journeyman Lineman
JESSICA MARTINEZ Republican
Educator
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 58
PEDRO ACEITUNO Democratic
City Councilmember/Businessman
IVAN ALTAMIRANO Democratic
Vice Mayor/Businessman
MIGUEL ANGEL ALVARADO Democratic
Small Business Owner
JOHN PAUL DRAYER Democratic
Businessman/Educator
CRISTINA GARCIA* Democratic
Math Teacher/Assemblymember
FRINÉ (LORE) MEDRANO Democratic
Education Advisor
KARLA V. SALAZAR Democratic
Educator/Instructor/Businesswoman
MIKE SIMPFENDERFER Republican
Father/Victim's Advocate
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 59
LESLIE HAGAN-MORGAN Democratic
C.E.O.
REGGIE JONES-SAWYER* Democratic
California State Assemblyman
* Incumbent
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 60
SABRINA CERVANTES* Democratic
California State Assemblymember
BILL ESSAYLI Republican
Federal Prosecutor
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 61
JOSE MEDINA* Democratic
Teacher/State Assemblymember
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 62
AUTUMN BURKE* Democratic
Assemblywoman
AL L. HERNANDEZ Republican
Broker/Businessman
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 63
MARIA D. ESTRADA Democratic
Community Advocate/Accountant
ANTHONY RENDON* Democratic
Assemblymember
ADAM JOSHUA MILLER Republican
Documentary Producer
* Incumbent
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 64
MIKE A. GIPSON* Democratic
State Assemblymember
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 65
SHARON QUIRK-SILVA* Democratic
Assemblymember/Teacher
ALEXANDRIA "ALEX" CORONADO Republican
Commissioner/Businesswoman/Educator
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 66
CANEY ARNOLD Democratic
Retired USAF Manager
AL MURATSUCHI* Democratic
South Bay Assemblymember
FRANK A. SCOTTO Republican
Small Business Owner
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 67
MICHELLE SINGLETON Democratic
American Government Teacher
MELISSA MELENDEZ* Republican
California State Assemblywoman
* Incumbent
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 68
MICHELLE DUMAN Democratic
Businesswoman/Nonprofit Advisor
STEVEN S. CHOI* Republican
Small Businessman/Assemblyman
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 69
TOM DALY* Democratic
State Assemblymember, 69th District
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 70
ELLIOT RUBEN GONZALES Democratic
Small Business Owner
PATRICK O'DONNELL* Democratic
Member, State Assembly
RACHEL ALEXANDRA BRUHNKE Green
Environmental Engineering Teacher
HONOR "MIMI" ROBSON Libertarian
Professional Engineer
* Incumbent
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 71
JAMES ELIA Democratic
Accountant/Business Owner
RANDY VOEPEL* Republican
Assemblymember
LARRY A. WILSKE Republican
Retired Navy Seal
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 72
JOSH LOWENTHAL Democratic
Entrepreneur/Company President
TYLER DIEP Republican
Councilman/Huntington Beach Businessman
GREG HASKIN Republican
Orange County Business Owner
RICHARD LAIRD Republican
Small Business Owner
LONG PHAM Republican
Engineer/Business Owner
* Incumbent
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 73
SCOTT RHINEHART Democratic
Business Services Director
WILLIAM (BILL) BROUGH* Republican
Small Businessman/Assemblyman
ED SACHS Republican
Mayor/Businessman
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 74
KARINA ONOFRE Democratic
Business Woman
COTTIE PETRIE-NORRIS Democratic
Small Business Owner
RYAN TA Democratic
Management Consultant
KATHERINE DAIGLE Republican
Independent Small Businesswoman
MATTHEW HARPER* Republican
California State Assemblyman
* Incumbent
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 75
ALAN GERACI Democratic
Consumer Attorney/Businessman
MARIE WALDRON* Republican
Business Owner/Assemblymember
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 76
TASHA BOERNER HORVATH Democratic
City Councilmember/Businesswoman
ELIZABETH WARREN Democratic
Journalist/Community Advocate
PHILIP "PHIL" GRAHAM Republican
Businessman/Educator
THOMAS E. KROUSE Republican
COO/Businessman/Entrepreneur
MAUREEN "MO" MUIR Republican
School Boardmember/Businesswoman
AMANDA RIGBY Republican
Vista City Councilmember
JEROME STOCKS Republican
Independent Business Owner
BRIAN WIMMER Republican
Information Management Consultant
* Incumbent
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STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 77
SUNDAY GOVER Democratic
Small Business Woman
BRIAN MAIENSCHEIN* Republican
Assemblymember
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 78
TODD GLORIA* Democratic
Assemblymember
MAGGIE J. CAMPBELL Republican
Trauma Intervention Counselor
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 79
SHIRLEY N. WEBER* Democratic
Assemblymember
JOHN MOORE Republican
Retired Businessman
STATE ASSEMBLY MEMBER DISTRICT 80
LORENA GONZALEZ FLETCHER* Democratic
Assemblywoman/Mother
LINCOLN PICKARD Republican
Retired Contractor
* Incumbent