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ELECTION
CALENDAR:
Filing
Deadline: December 2021
Filing Deadline (Write-Ins): February 2022
Primary: March 2022 |
CANDIDATE
DIRECTORY LEGEND:
Bold = Active Candidate
Italics = Potential Candidate
* = Incumbent
= Winner
(Incumbent Party Listed First) |
This
page was last updated on February 28, 2021
STATE
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS:
GOVERNOR:
Gavin Newsom (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Mike Cernovich (I) - Alt-Right Social Media Personality, Author & Conspiracy Theorist
John Cox (R) - Businessman, Attorney & Frequent Candidate
Kevin Faulconer (R) - Ex-San Diego Mayor, Ex-City Councilman & Businessman
Rhonda Furin (R) - Retired Teacher & '20 US Rep Candidate
Ric Grenell (R) - Ex-US Ambassador, Ex-Acting DNI & Trump Campaign Activist
Adriel Hampton (NPP) - Campaign Digital Media Strategist & '09 US Rep Candidate
Joseph Luciano (NPP)
Doug Ose (R) - Ex-Congressman & Real Estate Developer
Antonio Villaraigosa (D) - Ex-L.A. Mayor, Ex-Assembly Speaker & Ex-City Councilman & '18 Candidate
Errol Webber (R) - Documentary Producer, Cinematographer & '20 US Rep Nominee
Nickolas Wildstar (L) - Digital Marketing Specialist & Frequent Candidate

Next
State Constitutional Officer Elections in 2022.
LIEUTENANT
GOVERNOR:
Eleni Kounalakis (D)*
- (Campaign Site)
Melissa Melendez (R) - State Sen., State Assemblywoman & Ex-Lake Elsinore City Councilor
SECRETARY
OF STATE:
Shirley Weber (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Lorena Gonzalez (D) - State Assemblywoman & Ex-Labor Union Official
Evan Low (D) - State Assemblyman, Ex-Campbell Mayor & Yang Campaign Activist
STATE
CONTROLLER:
[ Betty Yee (D)* - Term-Limited in 2022. ]
Michelle Steel (R) - Congresswoman, Ex-County Supervisor & Ex-Equalization Board Member

STATE
TREASURER:
Fiona Ma (D)* - (Campaign Site)
ATTORNEY
GENERAL:
Xavier Becerra (D)* - (Campaign Site)
INSURANCE
COMMISSIONER:
Ricardo Lara (D)* - (Campaign Site)

STATE
SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION:
(Note: Superintendent is a Non-Partisan Positition)
Tony Thurmond (D)* - (Campaign Site)

STATE
LEGISLATURE:
State
Assembly - ( Democratic
Caucus - Republican
Caucus )
State Senate - ( Democratic
Caucus - Republican
Caucus )
U.S.
SENATOR:
Alex Padilla (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Brian Ainsworth (R)
Akinyemi Agbede (D) - Mathematician & Frequent Candidate
Arun Bhumitra (R) - Engineer, Businessman & '18 Candidate
James Bradley (R) - Business CFO, '18 Candidate & '20 US Rep Candidate
Erin Cruz (R) - Radio Show Host, Ex-HR Specialist, '18 Candidate & '20 US Rep Candidate
Fepbrina Estrelvia Autiameineire (NPP) - "Vienmerisce" Community Organizer
Danny Fabricant (R) - Imprisoned Drug Trafficker & '20 US Rep Candidate
Don Grundmann (NPP) - State Constitution Party Chair, Chiropractor & Frequent Candidate
Paul Gutierrez (R) - Political Consultant, Retired Project Manager & Law School Graduate
Dhruva Herle (D)
Denard Ingram (D)
Sarah Liew (R) - Businesswoman & '20 US Rep Candidate
Peter Liu (R) - Insurance Agent, Disabled Army Veteran & Frequent Candidate
Robert Lucero (D) - Podcast Host & Political PAC Founder
Jessica Resendez (D) - Digital Content Editor & Progressive Activist
Paul Taylor (R) - Businessman & '18 Candidate
Mary Thach (NPP)
Erik Urbina (R) - Cellist & Music Instructor
Mark Whitney (L) - Businessman, Libertarian Activist, Felon & '96 St Sen Nominee
John-Michael "JM" Williams (NPP) - Substitute Teacher & '18 US Rep Candidate
Lily Zhou (R) - Businesswoman & '20 San Diego City Council Candidate

Dianne Feinstein (D)* - (Campaign Site) - Next Election in 2024.
U.S.
CONGRESS:
District
1:
Doug
LaMalfa (R)* - (Campaign
Site)
Gregory Cheadle (R) - Attorney & Frequent Candidate
District
2:
Jared
Huffman (D)* - (Campaign
Site)
Andy Caffrey (D) - Green Party Co-Founder, Environmental Activist & Frequent Candidate
Dale Mensing (R) - Cashier, Navy Veteran & Frequent Candidate

District
3:
John
Garamendi (D)* - (Campaign
Site)
District
4:
Tom
McClintock (R)* - (Campaign
Site)
Brynne Kennedy (D) - Software Executive & '20 Candidate
District
5:
Mike
Thompson (D)* - (Campaign
Site)
Anthony Mills (NPP) - Mariner & '20 Candidate
District
6:
Doris
Matsui (D)* - (Campaign
Site)
Sherwood Haisty Jr. (R) - Baptist Minister & '20 Candidate
Mathew Jedeikin (NPP) - Marketing Consultant, Writer & Ex-Journalist

District
7:
Ami
Bera (D)* - (Campaign
Site)
District
8:
Jay Obernolte (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Derek Marshall (D)
District
9:
Jerry
McNerney (D)* - (Campaign
Site)
District
10:
Josh Harder (D)*
- (Campaign Site)
Mike Barkley (D) - Attorney, Accountant, Navy Veteran & Frequent Candidate
Angelina Sigala (D) - Teacher

District
11:
Mark DeSaulnier (D)* - (Campaign
Site)
Michael Kerr (G) - Organic Gardener, Army Veteran, Progressive Activist & '20 Candidate
Nisha Sharma (R) - Realtor, Community Activist & '20 Candidate
District
12:
Nancy
Pelosi (D)* - (House
Speaker Site) - (Campaign Site)
John Dennis (R) - Businessman, Libertarian Activist & Frequent Candidate
Deanna Lorraine (R) - Dating Coach, Trump Campaign Activist & '20 Candidate
Joseph Roberts (R) - Law Student, Navy Veteran & GOP Activist
Jeff Phillips (D)
District
13:
Barbara
Lee (D)* - (Campaign
Site)
District
14:
Jackie
Speier (D)* - (Campaign
Site)

District
15:
Eric Swalwell (D)*
- (Campaign Site)
Don Grundmann (NPP) - State Constitution Party Chair, Chiropractor & Frequent Candidate
District
16:
Jim Costa (D)*
- (Campaign
Site)
Kevin Cookingham (R) - Real Estate Agent, Retired Educator & '20 Candidate
District
17:
Ro Khanna (D)* - (Campaign
Site)
Joe Dehn (L) - Libertarian Activist, Ex-Libertarian Party National Secretary & Frequent Candidate
Ritesh Tandon (R) - Businessman, Computer Engineer & '20 Candidate
District
18:
Anna
Eshoo (D)* - (Campaign
Site)
Rishi Kumar (D) - Saratoga City Councilman, Engineer, Businessman & '20 Candidate
Greg Tanaka (D) - Palo Alto City Councilman, Engineer & Businessman

District
19:
Zoe Lofgren (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Justin Aguilera (R) - Bail Bonds Company Marketing Director & '18/'20 Candidate
Ignacio Cruz (R) - Businessman, Conservative Activist & '20 Candidate
District
20:
Jimmy Panetta (D)* - (Campaign
Site)
Jeff Gorman (R) - Financial Advisor, GOP Activist & '20 Candidate
District
21:
David Valadao (R)* - (Campaign Site)
T.J. Cox (D) - Ex-Congressman, Businessman & Chemical Engineer
Chris Mathys (R) - Ex-Fresno City Councilman, Businessman, Army Veteran & '20 Candidate
Nicole Parra (D) - Ex-State Assemblywoman, Attorney & Ex-Congressional Aide
District
22:
Devin
Nunes (R)* - (Campaign
Site)
Phil Arballo (D) - Financial Advisor, Community Activist & '20 Candidate
Eric Garcia (D) - Graduate Student, Iraq War Veteran & '20 Candidate
Lourin Hubbard (D) - Water Board Operations Manager

District
23:
Kevin
McCarthy (R)* - (House Minority Leader
Site) - (Campaign
Site)
Bruno Amato (D) - Actor, Ex-Ironworker & Navy Veteran
District
24:
Salud Carbajal
(D)* - (Campaign
Site)
District
25:
Mike Garcia (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Rhoda Nazanin (D) - Project Manager & Ex-Pastor
District
26:
Julia Brownley
(D)* - (Campaign
Site)
Matt Jacobs (R)
Ronda Kennedy (R) - Attorney, 20 Candidate & '18 Assembly Candidate
Daniel Wilson (NPP)

District
27:
Judy
Chu (D)* - (Campaign
Site)
Gio DePaolis (NPP)
Johnny Nalbandian (R) - Businessman, Trump Campaign Activist & '18/'20 Candidate
District
28:
Adam
Schiff (D)* - (Campaign
Site)
Jonathan Braun (D)
Sal Genovese (D) - Community Services Director & Frequent Candidate
G. "Maebe A. Girl" Pudlo (D) - Community Activist, Drag Performer & '20 Candidate
District
29:
Tony
Cardenas (D)* - (Campaign
Site)
Angelica Duenas (D) - HR Professional, Peace Activist & '18/'20 Candidate
District
30:
Brad Sherman (D)*
- (Campaign
Site)
Shervin Aazami (D) - Public Health Professional
Raji Rab (D) - Businessman, Commercial Pilot & Frequent Candidate
Mark Reed (R) - Realtor, Rancher & Frequent Candidate
Lucie Volotzky (R) - Businesswoman, Realtor & '20 Assembly Candidate
District
31:
Pete Aguilar (D)*
- (Campaign Site)
District
32:
Grace Napolitano
(D)* - (Campaign
Site)
Mumin Khan (D) - Software Engineer
Joshua Scott (R) - Analyst, Paralegal & '18/'20 Candidate
District
33:
Ted Lieu (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Sarah Sun Liew (R) - Businesswoman & '20 Candidate
District
34:
Jimmy Gomez (D)* - (Campaign Site)
David Kim (D) - Movie Executive, Attorney, Neighborhood Council Member & '20 Candidate

District
35:
Norma Torres (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Mike Cargile (R) - Independent Filmmaker, Army Veteran & '20 Candidate
District
36:
Raul Ruiz (D)* -
(Campaign Site)
Brian Hawkins (R) - San Jacinto City Councilman & Pastor
District
37:
Karen
Bass (D)* - (Campaign
Site)
District
38:
Linda Sanchez (D)*
- (Campaign
Site)
Paul Jones (NPP) - '20 Candidate
Elizabeth Moreira (D) - Hospitality Manager
District
39:
Young Kim (R)*
- (Campaign Site)
Jay Chen (D) - Community College Trustee, Businessman & Navy Reserve Officer
Gil Cisneros (D) - Ex-Congressman, Philanthropist & Retired Navy Officer
Steve Cox (NPP) - Journalist, Photographer & '18/'20 Candidate
District
40:
Lucille Roybal-Allard
(D)* - (Campaign
Site)
District
41:
Mark Takano (D)*
- (Campaign Site)
Aja Smith (R) - Federal Employee, USAF Veteran & '18/'20 Candidate
District
42:
Ken
Calvert (R)* - (Campaign
Site)
Saul Castillo (D) - College Graduate Student & Army Veteran
Liam O'Mara (D) - College Professor, Progressive Activist & '20 Candidate
Angel Rios (D) - College Laboratory Instructor

District
43:
Maxine
Waters (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Joe Collins (R) - Financial Consultant, Navy Veteran & '20 Candidate
District
44:
Nanette Barragan (D)* - (Campaign
Site)
District
45:
Katie Porter (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Brian Burley (R) - IT Consultant, '20 Candidate & '18 City Council Candidate
District
46:
Lou Correa (D)* - (Campaign
Site)

District
47:
Alan Lowenthal
(D)* - (Campaign
Site)
John Briscoe (R) - School Board Trustee, Business Consultant & '18/'20 Candidate
District
48:
Michelle Steel (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Chris Balasinski (NPP) - Referee & Labor Organizer
Harley Rouda (D) - Ex-Congressman, Businessman & Attorney
District
49:
Mike Levin (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Brian Maryott (R) - San Juan Capistrano Councilman, Financial Advisor & '18/'20 Candidate
District
50:
Darrell Issa (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Stephen Houlahan (D) - Ex-Santee City Councilman, Nurse & '20 Mayor Candidate

District
51:
Juan
Vargas (D)* - (Campaign
Site)
Juan Hidalgo Jr. (R) - Retired USMC Sgt Major & Frequent Candidate
District
52:
Scott Peters
(D)* - (Campaign
Site)
Judah Hosannah (R) - Videographer/Photographer & Nonprofit Group Founder
District
53:
Sara Jacobs (D)* - (Campaign Site)
STATE
POLITICAL PARTIES:
American
Independent Party (AIP)
Constitution Party
of California (C)
California Democratic Party (D)
Green Party of California (G)
Libertarian Party of California (L)
Peace & Freedom Party (PFP)
Reform Party of California (REF)
California Republican Party (R)
Socialist Party
of California (S)
Independent / No Party Preference (NPP)

STATE
ELECTION OFFICE:
Secretary
of State's Office

STATE
NEWS SOURCES:
Alameda
Times-Star
Antelope Valley Press (Palmdale)
Around the Capitol
Bakersfield Californian
Beverly Hills Weekly
California Greening
California Voter Foundation
CalNews.com (Conservative)
Capitol Alert (Sacramento)
Contra Costa Times
Davis Enterprise
East Bay Express (Alternative)
ElectionVolunteer.com
Eureka Times-Standard
FlashReport.org (Conservative)
Frontiers Newsmagazine
(Gay)
Law.com California
League of Women Voters:
California Education Fund
Lompoc Record
Long Beach Press-Telegram
Los Angeles City Beat (Alternative)
Los Angeles Daily Breeze
Los Angeles Daily News
Los Angeles Jewish Journal
Los Angeles Times
- (Politics
Section)
Los Angeles Weekly (Alternative)
- (Politics Section)
Modesto
Bee
Nevada City Union

North County Times (San Diego/Riverside)
Oakland Tribune
Orange County Now
Orange County Register
Orange County Weekly (Alternative)
Ontario Inland Valley
Daily Bulletin
Palm Springs Desert
Sun News
Pasadena Star-News
Placerville Mountain Democrat
Political Vanguard (Republican)
PolitickerCA
Pomona Inland Valley
News (African-American)
Redlands Daily Facts
Ridgecrest Daily Independent
Riverside Press-Enterprise / Inland
Empire Online
Rough & Tumble
Sacramento Bee
San Bernadino County Sun
San Diego Daily Transcript
- (Government Section)
San Diego Union Tribune
- (Politics
Section)
San Francisco Bay Area Reporter
(Gay)
San Francisco Bay Guardian (Alternative)
San Francisco Bay View (African-American)
San Francisco Chronicle
San Francisco Usual
Suspects (Politics)
San Francisco Weekly (Alternative)
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
San Jose Mercury News
San Luis Obispo County
Telegram-Tribune
Santa Barbara News-Press
Santa Rosa Press-Democrat
Siskiyou Daily News
Smart Voter - League of Women
Voters
Solano County Daily Republic
Sonoma Index-Tribune
Stockton Record
Tahoe World
Torrance Daily Breeze
Vacaville Reporter
Valley Roadrunner
Ventura County Star
Watch Sonoma County
(Politics)
Whittier Daily News

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