2020 California State Senate election
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The2020 California State Senate electionwas held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, with the primary election scheduled for March 3, 2020. Voters in the20 odd-numbered districtsof theCalifornia State Senateelected their representatives. The elections coincided with the elections for other offices, including forU.S. Presidentand thestate assembly.
Predictions[edit]
Source | Ranking | As of |
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The Cook Political Report[1] | Safe D | October 21, 2020 |
Sabato's Crystal Ball[2] | Safe D | May 7, 2020 |
Overview[edit]
Primary elections[edit]
2020 California State Senate election Primary election – March 3, 2020 | ||||||
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Party | Votes | Percentage | Candidates | Advancing to general | Seats contesting | |
Democratic | 3,274,204 | 71.23% | 38 | 23 | 20 | |
Republican | 1,218,374 | 26.51% | 22 | 15 | 15 | |
No party preference | 62,094 | 1.35% | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
American Independent | 34,253 | 0.75% | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Libertarian | 7,036 | 0.15% | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
Green | 530 | 0.01% | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
Totals | 4,596,491 | 100.00% | 61 | 40 | — |
General elections[edit]
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2020 California State Senate election General election – November 3, 2020[3] | ||||||||||||||
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Party | Votes | % | Before | Up | Won | After | +/– | |||||||
Democratic | 5,795,870 | 66.09 | 29 | 15 | 17 | 31 | ![]() | |||||||
Republican | 2,831,711 | 32.29 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 9 | ![]() | |||||||
American Independent | 89,080 | 1.02 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |||||||
Libertarian | 53,256 | 0.61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ![]() | |||||||
Totals | 8,769,917 | 100.00 | 40 | 20 | 20 | 40 | — |
Retiring incumbents[edit]
- 5th:Cathleen Galgiani(D–Stockton): Termed out of office
- 13th:Jerry Hill(D–San Mateo): Termed out of office
- 15th:Jim Beall(D–San Jose): Termed out of office
- 17th:Bill Monning(D–Carmel): Termed out of office
- 19th:Hannah-Beth Jackson(D–Santa Barbara): Termed out of office
- 23rd:Mike Morrell(R–Rancho Cucamonga): Termed out of office
Results[edit]
District 1[edit]
The 1st district stretches along the eastern edge of the state from the Oregon border to theLake Tahoearea, wrapping around theSacramento Valleyalong the northernSierra Nevadato the easternSacramento suburbs.The incumbent is RepublicanBrian Dahle,who was elected in aspecial electionwith 53.9% of the vote in 2019.[4]
Candidates[edit]
- Brian Dahle(Republican), incumbent state senator[5]
- Linda Kelleher (no party preference), retired teacher[5]
- Pamela Dawn Swartz (Democratic), businesswoman[5]
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Brian Dahle(incumbent) | 200,537 | 57.7 | |
Democratic | Pamela Dawn Swartz | 125,585 | 36.1 | |
No party preference | Linda Kelleher | 21,557 | 6.2 | |
Total votes | 347,679 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Brian Dahle(incumbent) | 326,836 | 59.7 | |
Democratic | Pamela Dawn Swartz | 220,563 | 40.3 | |
Total votes | 547,399 | 100.0 | ||
Republicanhold |
District 3[edit]
The 3rd district encompasses the northernSan Francisco Bay Areaand theSacramento–San Joaquin River Deltaregions. It includes parts of theNorth Bay,Wine Country,and theSacramento Valley.The incumbent is DemocratBill Dodd,who was elected with 58.1% of the vote in 2016.[8]
Candidates[edit]
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Bill Dodd(incumbent) | 212,004 | 98.6 | |
Republican | Carlos Santamaria (write-in) | 2,126 | 1.0 | |
Green | Karen I. Nyhus (write-in) | 530 | 0.2 | |
No party preference | Jaclyn Qirreh (write-in) | 421 | 0.2 | |
Total votes | 215,081 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Bill Dodd(incumbent) | 323,317 | 68.4 | |
Republican | Carlos Santamaria | 149,461 | 31.6 | |
Total votes | 472,778 | 100.0 | ||
Democratichold |
District 5[edit]
The 5th district is centered on theSacramento–San Joaquin River Deltaand forms the gateway between theCentral Valley,theSan Francisco Bay Area,theSacramento metropolitan area,andGold Country.The incumbent is DemocratCathleen Galgiani,who isterm-limitedand cannot run for reelection.
Candidates[edit]
- Jesús Andrade (Republican),Stocktoncity councilman[10]
- Susan Eggman(Democratic), state assemblywoman forCalifornia's 13th State Assembly district[11]
- Kathleen A. Garcia (Republican),Stockton Unified School Districtboard member[10]
- Mani Grewal (Democratic),Modestocity councilman[12]
- Jim Ridenour (Republican), law enforcement contractor, formerModestoMayor[9]
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Susan Eggman | 71,808 | 34.9 | |
Republican | Jim Ridenour | 49,398 | 24.0 | |
Democratic | Mani Grewal | 40,086 | 19.5 | |
Republican | Jesús Andrade | 32,836 | 16.0 | |
Republican | Kathleen A. Garcia | 11,499 | 5.6 | |
Total votes | 205,627 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Susan Eggman | 217,651 | 54.9 | |
Republican | Jim Ridenour | 178,915 | 45.1 | |
Total votes | 396,566 | 100.0 | ||
Democratichold |
District 7[edit]
The 7th district is located in theEast Bayeast of theBerkeley Hills,taking in suburban and bedroom communities ofSan Francisco Bay Area.The incumbent is DemocratSteve Glazer,who was re-elected with 66.7% of the vote in 2016.[8]
Candidates[edit]
- Steve Glazer(Democratic), incumbent state senator[13]
- Julie Mobley (Republican), community volunteer[13]
- Marisol Rubio (Democratic), health care provider[13]
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Steve Glazer(incumbent) | 135,123 | 48.3 | |
Republican | Julie Mobley | 76,180 | 27.2 | |
Democratic | Marisol Rubio | 68,362 | 24.4 | |
Total votes | 279,665 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Steve Glazer(incumbent) | 339,925 | 66.0 | |
Republican | Julie Mobley | 174,729 | 34.0 | |
Total votes | 514,654 | 100.0 | ||
Democratichold |
District 9[edit]
The 9th district encompasses the northernEast Bay,stretching along the eastern shores ofSan Francisco BayandSan Pablo Bay.The incumbent is DemocratNancy Skinner,who was elected with 62.2% of the vote in 2016.[8]
Candidates[edit]
- Nancy Skinner(Democrat), incumbent state senator[9]
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Nancy Skinner(incumbent) | 263,751 | 99.95 | |
Libertarian | Jamie Dluzak (write-in) | 126 | 0.05 | |
Total votes | 263,877 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Nancy Skinner(incumbent) | 404,455 | 88.4 | |
Libertarian | Jamie Dluzak | 53,256 | 11.6 | |
Total votes | 457,711 | 100.0 | ||
Democratichold |
District 11[edit]
The 11th district encompasses the northernSan Francisco Peninsula,including theconsolidated city-countyof San Francisco and northernSan Mateo County.The incumbent is DemocratScott Wiener,who was elected with 51.0% of the vote in 2016.[8]
Candidates[edit]
- Jackie Fielder (Democratic), member of theThree Affiliated Tribesand political activist[14]
- Erin Smith (Republican), entrepreneur[15]
- Scott Wiener(Democratic), incumbent state senator[14]
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Scott Wiener(incumbent) | 167,124 | 55.7 | |
Democratic | Jackie Fielder | 99,566 | 33.2 | |
Republican | Erin Smith | 33,321 | 11.1 | |
Total votes | 300,011 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Scott Wiener(incumbent) | 254,635 | 57.1 | |
Democratic | Jackie Fielder | 191,065 | 42.9 | |
Total votes | 445,700 | 100.0 | ||
Democratichold |
District 13[edit]
The 13th district encompasses theSan Francisco Peninsulaand the northwestern reaches ofSilicon Valley.The incumbent is DemocratJerry Hill,who isterm-limitedand cannot run for reelection.
Candidates[edit]
- Josh Becker(Democratic), former venture capitalist and former CEO ofLex Machina[16]
- Michael Brownrigg (Democratic),Burlingamecity councilman[16]
- Alexander Glew (Republican), engineer[9]
- Sally Lieber(Democratic), former state assemblywoman forCalifornia's 22nd State Assembly district(2002–2008) and former mayor ofMountain View[17]
- Shelly Masur (Democratic),Redwood Citycouncilwoman[16]
- Annie Oliva (Democratic),Millbraecity councilwoman, real estate agent[16]
- John H. Webster (Libertarian), software engineer[9]
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Josh Becker | 66,428 | 23.8 | |
Republican | Alexander Glew | 48,378 | 17.3 | |
Democratic | Sally Lieber | 47,773 | 17.1 | |
Democratic | Shelly Masur | 45,211 | 16.2 | |
Democratic | Annie Oliva | 33,311 | 11.9 | |
Democratic | Mike Brownrigg | 32,481 | 11.6 | |
Libertarian | John H. Webster | 5,910 | 2.1 | |
Total votes | 279,492 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Josh Becker | 348,005 | 75.4 | |
Republican | Alexander Glew | 113,315 | 24.6 | |
Total votes | 461,320 | 100.0 | ||
Democratichold |
District 15[edit]
The 15th district encompasses most ofSilicon Valley,centered aroundSan Jose.The incumbent is DemocratJim Beall,who isterm-limitedand cannot run for reelection.
Candidates[edit]
- Nora Campos(Democratic), former state assemblywoman forCalifornia's 23rd State Assembly district(2010–2012) andCalifornia's 27th State Assembly district(2012–2016) and candidate forCalifornia's 15th State Senate districtin 2016[18]
- Dave Cortese(Democratic),Santa Clara Countysupervisor[18]
- Ken Del Valle (Republican), U.S. Army staff sergeant[19]
- Tim Gildersleeve (no party preference), candidate forU.S. Senatein 2016 and 2018[18]
- Robert Howell (Republican), mechanical equipment manufacturer[19]
- Johnny Khamis(no party preference),San Josecity councilman[20]
- Ann M. Ravel(Democratic), former chair ofFederal Election Commission[21]
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Dave Cortese | 79,507 | 33.9 | |
Democratic | Ann Ravel | 51,752 | 22.1 | |
Democratic | Nora Campos | 39,683 | 16.9 | |
Republican | Robert Howell | 23,840 | 10.2 | |
No party preference | Johnny Khamis | 23,747 | 10.1 | |
Republican | Ken Del Valle | 14,280 | 6.1 | |
No party preference | Tim Gildersleeve | 1,635 | 0.7 | |
Total votes | 234,444 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Dave Cortese | 212,207 | 54.8 | |
Democratic | Ann M. Ravel | 175,203 | 45.2 | |
Total votes | 387,410 | 100.0 | ||
Democratichold |
District 17[edit]
The 17th district encompasses the extreme southern parts of theSan Francisco Bay Areaand northernCentral Coastcentering on the coastalMonterey BayArea. The incumbent is DemocratBill Monning,who isterm-limitedand cannot run for reelection.
Candidates[edit]
- Maria Cadenas (Democratic), executive director of Santa Cruz Community Ventures[22]
- John Laird(Democratic), former secretary ofCalifornia Natural Resources Agencyand former state assemblyman forCalifornia's 27th State Assembly district(2002–2008)[23]
- John M. Nevill (Democratic), rancher and Republican candidate forCalifornia's 30th State Assembly districtin2016[24]
- Vicki Nohrden (Republican), businesswoman and candidate forCalifornia's 29th State Assembly districtin2018[22]
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | John Laird | 138,986 | 44.4 | |
Republican | Vicki Nohrden | 98,649 | 31.5 | |
Democratic | Maria Cadenas | 65,525 | 20.9 | |
Democratic | John M. Nevill | 10,040 | 3.2 | |
Total votes | 313,200 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | John Laird | 320,090 | 64.7 | |
Republican | Vicki Nohrden | 174,587 | 35.3 | |
Total votes | 494,677 | 100.0 | ||
Democratichold |
District 19[edit]
The 19th district takes in the southernCentral Coast,including all ofSanta Barbara Countyand westernVentura County.The incumbent is DemocratHannah-Beth Jackson,who isterm-limitedand cannot run for reelection.
Candidates[edit]
- Monique Limón(Democratic), state assemblywoman[25]
- Gary G. Michaels (Republican), telecommunications consultant[9]
- Anastasia Stone (no party preference), maternal health professional[26]
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Monique Limón | 152,745 | 61.1 | |
Republican | Gary J. Michaels | 82,466 | 33.0 | |
No party preference | Anastasia Stone | 14,734 | 5.9 | |
Total votes | 249,945 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Monique Limón | 272,442 | 64.5 | |
Republican | Gary J. Michaels | 150,089 | 35.5 | |
Total votes | 422,531 | 100.0 | ||
Democratichold |
District 21[edit]
The 21st district takes in northernLos Angeles Countyand parts of theHigh Desertincluding, theAntelope Valley,Victor Valley,and most of theSanta Clarita Valley.The incumbent is RepublicanScott Wilk,who was elected with 52.8% of the vote in 2016.[8]
Candidates[edit]
- Warren Heaton (Democratic), immigration attorney and professor atCollege of the Canyons[27]
- Steve Hill (Democratic), businessman[28]
- Dana LaMon (Democratic), retired administrative judge[28]
- Kipp Mueller (Democratic), workers rights attorney[29]
- Scott Wilk(Republican), incumbent state senator[28]
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Scott Wilk(incumbent) | 96,701 | 53.1 | |
Democratic | Kipp Mueller | 34,232 | 18.8 | |
Democratic | Dana LaMon | 21,911 | 12.0 | |
Democratic | Warren Heaton | 18,554 | 10.2 | |
Democratic | Steve Hill | 10,863 | 6.0 | |
Total votes | 182,261 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Scott Wilk(incumbent) | 199,342 | 50.8 | |
Democratic | Kipp Mueller | 193,202 | 49.2 | |
Total votes | 392,544 | 100.0 | ||
Republicanhold |
District 23[edit]
The 23rd district encompasses a wide arc of theInland Empire,circling clockwise fromRancho Cucamongain the northwest toMenifeein the south. It also includes several resort communities in theSan Bernardino Mountainsand a sliver of theHigh Desert.The incumbent is RepublicanMike Morrell,who isterm-limitedand cannot run for reelection.
Candidates[edit]
- Kris Goodfellow (Democratic), businesswoman and former journalist[30]
- Abigail Medina (Democratic), president ofSan Bernardino City Unified School Districtboard[31]
- Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh(Republican), real estate agent andYucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School Districttrustee[32]
- Cristina Puraci (Republican), president ofRedlands Unified School Districtboard[33]
- Lloyd White (Republican),Beaumontcity councilman[34]
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Abigail Medina | 59,881 | 28.1 | |
Republican | Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh | 52,820 | 24.8 | |
Republican | Lloyd White | 46,267 | 21.7 | |
Democratic | Kris Goodfellow | 37,153 | 17.4 | |
Republican | Cristina Puraci | 17,028 | 8.0 | |
Total votes | 213,149 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Republican | Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh | 224,945 | 52.5 | |
Democratic | Abigail Medina | 203,403 | 47.5 | |
Total votes | 428,348 | 100.0 | ||
Republicanhold |
District 25[edit]
The 25th district encompasses theSan Gabriel Mountainsand its adjacentSan Gabriel Valley foothillcommunities, anchored byGlendaleandPasadena.The incumbent is DemocratAnthony Portantino,who was elected with 57.8% of the vote in 2016.[8]
Candidates[edit]
- Anthony Portantino(Democratic), incumbent state senator[9]
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Anthony Portantino(incumbent) | 185,405 | 99.1 | |
Republican | Kathleen Hazelton (write-in) | 952 | 0.5 | |
Libertarian | Evan Wecksell (write-in) | 811 | 0.4 | |
Total votes | 187,168 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Anthony Portantino(incumbent) | 295,432 | 64.0 | |
Republican | Kathleen Hazelton | 166,529 | 36.0 | |
Total votes | 461,961 | 100.0 | ||
Democratichold |
District 27[edit]
The 27th district takes in theConejo Valley,parts of theSan Fernando Valley,and a slice of theSanta Clarita Valley,including most of Los Angeles's westernsuburbs,as well asSimi ValleyandThousand Oaks.The incumbent is DemocratHenry Stern,who was elected with 55.9% of the vote in 2016.[8]
Candidates[edit]
- Houman Salem (Republican), businessman[9]
- Henry Stern(Democratic), incumbent state senator[9]
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Henry Stern(incumbent) | 158,184 | 63.8 | |
Republican | Houman Salem | 89,646 | 36.2 | |
Total votes | 247,830 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Henry Stern(incumbent) | 284,797 | 60.2 | |
Republican | Houman Salem | 188,421 | 39.8 | |
Total votes | 473,218 | 100.0 | ||
Democratichold |
District 29[edit]
The 29th district straddles the intersection ofLos Angeles County,Orange County,andSan Bernardino County.It encompasses the northernSanta Ana Valley,including western and centralAnaheim,Fullerton,andYorba Linda.The incumbent is RepublicanLing Ling Chang,who was elected in aspecial electionwith 33.8% of the vote in 2018.[35]
Candidates[edit]
- Ling Ling Chang(Republican), incumbent state senator[36]
- Joseph Cho (Democratic), candidate for California's 29th State Senate district in 2018 and formerCerritoscity councilman[36]
- Josh Newman(Democratic), former state senator for California's 29th State Senate district (2016–2018)[37]
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | Ling Ling Chang(incumbent) | 98,687 | 47.4 | |
Democratic | Josh Newman | 69,732 | 33.5 | |
Democratic | Joseph Cho | 39,643 | 19.1 | |
Total votes | 208,062 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Josh Newman | 214,456 | 51.3 | |
Republican | Ling Ling Chang(incumbent) | 203,762 | 48.7 | |
Total votes | 418,218 | 100.0 | ||
DemocraticgainfromRepublican |
District 31[edit]
The 31st district takes in northwesternRiverside County,includingCorona,Moreno Valley,andRiverside.The incumbent is DemocratRichard Roth,who was re-elected with 60.5% of the vote in 2016.[8]
Candidates[edit]
- Richard Roth(Democratic), incumbent state senator[9]
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Richard Roth(incumbent) | 106,435 | 98.9 | |
Republican | Rod D. Taylor (write-in) | 959 | 0.9 | |
Libertarian | John K. Farr (write-in) | 189 | 0.2 | |
Total votes | 107,583 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Richard Roth(incumbent) | 216,910 | 59.0 | |
Republican | Rod D. Taylor | 150,734 | 41.0 | |
Total votes | 367,644 | 100.0 | ||
Democratichold |
District 33[edit]
The 33rd district encompasses a strip of theGateway Cities,stretching from parts of eastern Los Angeles to the coast, including thePort of Long Beachand a significant portion ofLong Beachitself. The incumbent is DemocratLena Gonzalez,who was elected in aspecial electionwith 69.8% of the vote in 2019.[38]
Candidates[edit]
- Lena Gonzalez(Democratic), incumbent state senator[9]
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Lena Gonzalez(incumbent) | 109,428 | 99.8 | |
Democratic | Elizabeth C. Castillo (write-in) | 205 | 0.2 | |
Total votes | 109,633 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Lena Gonzalez(incumbent) | 164,752 | 61.8 | |
Democratic | Elizabeth C. Castillo | 101,831 | 38.2 | |
Total votes | 266,583 | 100.0 | ||
Democratichold |
District 35[edit]
The 35th district takes in the inland portions of theSouth Baystretching fromInglewoodin the north down to thePort of Los Angelesand theSan Pedroneighborhood of Los Angeles. The incumbent is DemocratSteven Bradford,who was elected with 53.5% of the vote in 2016.[8]
Candidates[edit]
- Steven Craig Bradford(Democratic), incumbent state senator[9]
- Anthony Perry (American Independent), substitute teacher[9]
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Steven Craig Bradford(incumbent) | 106,742 | 75.7 | |
American Independent | Anthony Perry | 34,253 | 24.3 | |
Total votes | 140,995 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Steven Craig Bradford(incumbent) | 234,881 | 72.5 | |
American Independent | Anthony Perry | 89,080 | 27.5 | |
Total votes | 323,961 | 100.0 | ||
Democratichold |
District 37[edit]
The 37th district encompasses centralOrange County,centered on easternAnaheimandIrvine.The incumbent is RepublicanJohn Moorlach,who was re-elected with 57.0% of the vote in 2016.[8]
Candidates[edit]
- Katrina Foley(Democratic), mayor ofCosta Mesa[39]
- Dave Min(Democratic), law professor atUC Irvineand candidate forCalifornia's 45th congressional districtin 2018[40]
- John Moorlach(Republican), incumbent state senator[36]
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8f/2020_California_Senate_Election_SD37_Results_by_Supervisorial_District.svg/250px-2020_California_Senate_Election_SD37_Results_by_Supervisorial_District.svg.png)
- Min—80–90%
- Min—50–60%
- Min—40–50%
![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/99/2020CASD37primary.svg/250px-2020CASD37primary.svg.png)
- Moorlach—50–60%
- Moorlach—40–50%
- Min—40–50%
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Republican | John Moorlach(incumbent) | 132,275 | 47.3 | |
Democratic | Dave Min | 78,293 | 28.0 | |
Democratic | Katrina Foley | 68,952 | 24.7 | |
Total votes | 279,520 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Dave Min | 270,522 | 51.1 | |
Republican | John Moorlach(incumbent) | 258,421 | 48.9 | |
Total votes | 528,943 | 100.0 | ||
DemocraticgainfromRepublican |
District 39[edit]
The 39th district is centered onDowntown San Diegoand mainly stretches along the city's coastline, including part ofSan Diego Bay. The incumbent is DemocratState Senate President pro temporeToni Atkins,who was elected with 62.5% of the vote in 2016.[8]
Candidates[edit]
- Toni Atkins(Democratic), incumbent state senator[41]
Primary election | ||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
Democratic | Toni Atkins(incumbent) | 212,626 | 91.9 | |
Republican | Linda Blankenship (write-in) | 18,643 | 8.1 | |
Total votes | 231,269 | 100.0 | ||
General election | ||||
Democratic | Toni Atkins(incumbent) | 336,467 | 66.2 | |
Republican | Linda Blankenship | 171,952 | 33.8 | |
Total votes | 508,419 | 100.0 | ||
Democratichold |
See also[edit]
- 2020 United States elections
- 2020 United States House of Representatives elections in California
- 2020 California State Assembly election
- 2020 California elections
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