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ELECTION CALENDAR: Filing Deadline: December 6, 2019 Filing Deadline (Write-Ins): February 2020 Primary: March 3, 2020

CANDIDATE DIRECTORY LEGEND: Bold = Active Candidate Italics = Potential Candidate * = Incumbent = Winner (Incumbent Party Listed First)

This page was last updated on March 13, 2020

STATE CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS:

GOVERNOR:
Gavin Newsom (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Adriel Hampton (NPP) - Campaign Digital Media Strategist & '09 US Rep Candidate

Next State Constitutional Officer Elections in 2022.

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR:
Eleni Kounalakis (D)* - (Campaign Site)

SECRETARY OF STATE:
[ Alex Padilla (D)* - Term-Limited in 2022. ]
Lorena Gonzalez (D) - State Assemblywoman & Ex-Labor Union Official

STATE CONTROLLER:
[ Betty Yee (D)* - Term-Limited in 2022. ]
Michelle Steel (R) - Orange Co Supervisor, Ex-Equalization Board Member & '20 US Rep Candidate

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:

Dianne Feinstein (D)* - (Campaign Site) - Next Election in 2024.

Kamala Harris (D)*- (Campaign Site) - Next Election in 2022.
Akinyemi Agbede (D) - Mathematician & Frequent 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
Paul Gutierrez (R) - Political Consultant, Retired Project Manager & Law School Graduate
John-Michael "JM" Williams (NPP) - Substitute Teacher & '18 US Rep Candidate

U.S. CONGRESS:

District 1:
Doug LaMalfa (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Audrey Denney (D) - Agricultural Educational Consultant, Farmer & '18 Candidate

District 2:
Jared Huffman (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Dale Mensing (R) - Cashier, Navy Veteran & Frequent Candidate

District 3:
John Garamendi (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Tamika Hamilton (R) - Pastor & USAF Veteran

District 4:
Tom McClintock (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Brynne Kennedy (D) - Software Executive

District 5:
Mike Thompson (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Scott Giblin (R) - IT Technician

District 6:
Doris Matsui (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Chris Bish (R) - Realtor & FInancial Investigator

District 7:
Ami Bera (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Buzz Patterson (R) - Retired USAF Officer, Pilot, Author & Conservative Activist

District 8:
[ Paul Cook (R)* - Candidate for San Bernardino County Supervisor in 2020. ]
Chris Bubser (D) - Engineer & Biotech Consultant
Jay Obernolte (R) - State Assemblyman, Ex-Big Bear City Councilman & Computer Engineer

District 9:
Jerry McNerney (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Tony Amador (R) - Retired US Marshall, Ex-Police Officer & Frequent Candidate

District 10:
Josh Harder (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Ted Howze (R) - Ex-Turlock City Councilman, Veterinarian & '18 Candidate

District 11:
Mark DeSaulnier (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Nisha Sharma (R) - Realtor & Community Activist

District 12:
Nancy Pelosi (D)* - (House Speaker Site) - (Campaign Site)
Shahid Buttar (D) - Attorney, Singer, Artist, Poet & '18 Candidate

District 13:
Barbara Lee (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Nikka Piterman (R) - Software Engineer

District 14:
Jackie Speier (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Ran Petel (R) - Financial Executive, Private Equity Consultant & Israeli Army Veteran

District 15:
Eric Swalwell (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Alison Hayden (R) - Teacher, Ex-Peace Corps Official & Ex-Banker

District 16:
Jim Costa (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Kevin Cookingham (R) - Real Estate Agent & Retired Educator

District 17:
Ro Khanna (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Ritesh Tandon (R) - Businessman & Computer Engineer

District 18:
Anna Eshoo (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Rishi Kumar (D) - Saratoga City Councilman, Businessman & Mechanical Engineer

District 19:
Zoe Lofgren (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Justin Aguilera (R) - Bail Bonds Company Marketing Director & '18 Candidate

District 20:
Jimmy Panetta (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Jeff Gorman (R) - Monterey County GOP Chair & Financial Advisor

District 21:
T.J. Cox (D)* - (Campaign Site)
David Valadao (R) - Ex-Congressman, Ex-State Assemblyman & Dairy Farmer

District 22:
Devin Nunes (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Phil Arballo (D) - Financial Advisor & Community Activist

District 23:
Kevin McCarthy (R)* - (House Minority Leader Site) - (Campaign Site)
Kim Mangone (D) - Retired Systems Engineer & USAF Veteran

District 24:
Salud Carbajal (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Andy Caldwell (R) - Radio Talk Show Host & Conservative Activist

District 25 - SPECIAL ELECTION - MARCH 3, 2020:
[ Katie Hill (D)* - Resigned November 1, 2019. ]
Mike Garcia (R) - Defense Contractor Executive & Iraq War Veteran
Christy Smith (D) - State Assemblywoman, Ex-Newhall School Board Member & Ex-Policy Analyst

District 25 - REGULAR ELECTION:
[ Katie Hill (D)* - Resigned November 1, 2019. ]
Mike Garcia (R) - Defense Contractor Executive & Iraq War Veteran
Christy Smith (D) - State Assemblywoman, Ex-Newhall School Board Member & Ex-Policy Analyst

District 26:
Julia Brownley (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Ronda Baldwin-Kennedy (R) - Attorney & '18 Assembly Nominee

District 27:
Judy Chu (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Johnny Nalbandian (R) - Businessman, Trump Campaign Activist & '18 Candidate

District 28:
Adam Schiff (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Eric Early (R) - Attorney & '18 Attorney General Candidate

District 29:
Tony Cardenas (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Angelica Duenas (D) - HR Professional, Peace Activist & '18 Candidate

District 30:
Brad Sherman (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Mark Reed (R) - Realtor, Rancher & Frequent Candidate

District 31:
Pete Aguilar (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Agnes Gibboney (R) - Retired Educational Aide & Anti-Sanctuary Activist

District 32:
Grace Napolitano (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Joshua Scott (R) - Analyst, Paralegal & '18 Candidate

District 33:
Ted Lieu (D)* - (Campaign Site)
James Bradley (R) - Business CFO & '18 US Sen Candidate

District 34:
Jimmy Gomez (D)* - (Campaign Site)
David Kim (D) - Sony Movie Executive, Attorney & Neighborhood Council Member

District 35:
Norma Torres (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Mike Cargile (R) - Independent Filmmaker & Army Veteran

District 36:
Raul Ruiz (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Erin Cruz (R) - Radio Show Host, Ex-Human Resource Specialist & '18 US Sen. Candidate

District 37:
Karen Bass (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Errol Webber (R) - Documentary Film Producer & Cinematographer

District 38:
Linda Sanchez (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Michael Tolar (D) - Retail Store Worker

District 39:
Gil Cisenros (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Young Kim (R) - Ex-State Assemblywoman, Ex-Congressional Aide & '18 Candidate

District 40:
Lucille Roybal-Allard (D)* - (Campaign Site)
C. Antonio Delgado (R) - Attorney
David Sanchez (D) - Teacher & '14 Candidate

District 41:
Mark Takano (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Aja Smith (R) - Federal Employee, USAF Veteran & '18 Candidate

District 42:
Ken Calvert (R)* - (Campaign Site)
Liam O'Mara (D) - College Professor & Sanders Campaign Activist

District 43:
Maxine Waters (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Joe Collins (R) - Financial Consultant & Navy Veteran
Omar Navarro (R) - Businessman, Trump Campaign Activist & '16/'18 Candidate

District 44:
Nanette Barragan (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Analilia Joya (D) - Teacher, Disability Advocate, '13 LA Comptroller Candidate & '18 Water Bd Candidate

District 45:
Katie Porter (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Greg Raths (R) - Mission Viejo Councilman, Businessman, Retired USMC Colonel & '14/'16 Candidate

District 46:
Lou Correa (D)* - (Campaign Site)
James Waters (R) - Retired Postal Worker & Disabled Veteran

District 47:
Alan Lowenthal (D)* - (Campaign Site)
John Briscoe (R) - Ocean View School Board Trustee, Business Consultant & '18 Candidate

District 48:
Harley Rouda (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Michelle Steel (R) - Orange County Supervisor & Ex-State Board of Equalization Member

District 49:
Mike Levin (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Brian Maryott (R) - San Juan Capistrano Mayor, Financial Advisor & '18 Candidate

District 50:
[ Duncan Hunter (R)* - Resigned January 13, 2020, following felony conviction. ]
Ammar Campa-Najjar (D) - Communications Consultant, Ex-US Labor Dept. Official & '18 Candidate
Darrell Issa (R) - Ex-Congressman & Businessman

District 51:
Juan Vargas (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Juan Hidalgo Jr. (R) - Retired USMC Sgt Major & '16/'18 Candidate

District 52:
Scott Peters (D)* - (Campaign Site)
Jim DeBello (R) - Businessman & Inventor

District 53:
[ Susan Davis (D)* - Retiring in 2020. ]
Georgette Gomez (D) - San Diego City Council President
Sara Jacobs (D) - Ex-US State Dept. Official, Ex-UN Official & '18 Candidate

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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