California State Assemblymember Rudy Salas (D) and U.S. Rep. David Valadao (R) are running in the general election for California’s 22nd Congressional District on November 8, 2022. Heading into the election, the incumbent is Republican Connie Conway, who was first elected in a special election on June 7, 2022, to replace Devin Nunes. Conway chose…
Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for California State Assembly District 28 —Gail Pellerin (D) and Liz Lawler (R)— completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. Eighty-eight of the country’s 99 state legislative…
Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Alameda County, California District Attorney— Pamela Price and Terry Wiley— completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office. According to the Office of the Alameda County District…
On Aug. 31, the last day of the legislative session, the California State Legislature voted to send Senate Constitutional Amendment 2 (SCA 2) to the ballot in 2024. SCA 2 would repeal Article 34 of the state constitution, which requires local voter approval via a ballot measure for federal and/or state government-funded housing projects classified…
U.S. Rep. Mike Garcia (R) and Christy Smith (D) are running in the general election for California’s 27th Congressional District on November 8, 2022. Incumbent Judy Chu (D) is running for re-election in California’s 28th Congressional District because of redistricting. In 2020, Garcia defeated Smith in the 25th District by 333 votes, making it the…
California Republican statewide candidates and officeholders have spent $10.4 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among statewide officials and candidates, Nathan Hochman has spent more than any other Republican. Hochman is running for Attorney General of California in 2022. Hochman raised $3.1 million and spent $2.9 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022.…
California Democratic statewide candidates and officeholders have spent $56.8 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among statewide officials and candidates, Gavin Newsom has spent more than any other Democrat. Newsom is Governor of California and is running for re-election in 2022. Newsom raised $12.7 million and spent $14.8 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and June…
California Republican State Senate candidates and officeholders have spent $11.6 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among state senators and candidates, Brian Dahle has spent more than any other Republican. Dahle is the representative for California State Senate District 1 and is running for Governor of California in 2022. Dahle raised $1.6 million and spent…
California Democratic State Senate candidates and officeholders have spent $33.3 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among state senators and candidates, Steve Glazer has spent more than any other Democrat. Glazer is the representative for California State Senate District 7 and ran for California Controller in 2022. Glazer raised $2.8 million and spent $6.2 million…
California Republican statewide candidates and officeholders have raised $11.0 million during the 2022 election cycle. Among statewide officials and candidates, Nathan Hochman has raised more than any other Republican. Hochman is running for Attorney General of California in 2022. Hochman raised $3.1 million and spent $2.9 million between Jan. 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022.…