} margin-right: 10px; We all have a job and disagreements are a good indication of diversity, but country must be put over party. flex-wrap: wrap; } "I've never backed down from doing what's right. It wont be cheap. As the 89-year-old Democrat nears the end of her sixth term she's now the oldest lawmaker in Washington and the senior-most senator in her party she plans to retire, opening the door for one lucky politician to take her place. box-sizing: border-box; Good experience in relevant fields, proof of expertise, effective action-taking, and the implementation of rational and logical judgement over corrupt and party-based opinions. If you want to show Californians that youre a fighter, it means you might take a swing at one of your opponents just to show that youre in the ring, Trujillo said. .image-candidate-thumbnail { So how do they differ? .race_header.green { Though I see the argument in support of limiting career politicians, but I also feel that it can tie the hands of young Senators making progress for their constituents. As an attorney and military veterans, I am both a statesman, diplomat, and soldier. width: 100%; padding-top: 8px; break-inside: avoid-column; One that brought back honour and divinity to the U.S. Congress. .leg-hnt-flex-row { } .leg-hnt-district-container { "November Rain" by Guns N' Roses Geographically, the San Francisco Bay Area has historically always held at least one Senate seat through someone there, and currently most candidates are from SoCal, which may spring support for another NorCal or Central Californian candidate. California's 2018 Senate race featured two Democrats Feinstein and Kevin de Leon running against each other. color: #0645ad; Oakland Rep. Barbara Lee, who announced her candidacy earlier this week, was a distant third at 6%, and South Bay Rep. Ro Khanna, who is reportedly mulling a bid of his own, came in fourth at 4%. The poll was conducted between Feb. 14 and Feb. 20, which is before Lee officially announced, but news of her plans became public in January. If you are not a current senator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of? After law school, I was a special assistant and staff attorney for the governor of California for two years. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. margin-right: 10px; Incumbents are bolded and underlined. letter-spacing: .03em; Incumbent five-term Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein will be retiring in 2025 at the end of the 118th Congress. .inner_percentage.Green { font-size: 12px; display: flex; I am a loyal military veteran. background-color: #f4f4f4; The 31st district encompasses the urban northwestern portion of Riverside County, including the cities of Riverside, Corona, Eastvale, Jurupa Valley, Moreno Valley, Mead Valley, Perris, and Nuevo. .leg-hnt-hide { position: relative; Two Democrats, Kamala Harris and Loretta Sanchez, defeated the other 32 candidates to advance to the general election. I have traveled to 13 countries. break-inside: avoid-column; Meanwhile, as Lee watches Feinstein, Bernieworld is watching Lee. flex: 0 0 175px; The 35th district consists of the southwestern Los Angeles County communities of Inglewood, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Westmont, Willowbrook, Compton, and Carson, and the Los Angeles neighborhoods of Watts, Harbor City, Wilmington, and San Pedro.

. I am faithful to the Declaration of Independence and Constitution. } width: 100% !important; Note: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. The section below details election results for this state's U.S. Senate elections dating back to 2016. What was the last song that got stuck in your head? I served in the governor's office and US senator's office. display: inline-block; California is finally getting a wide-open Democratic primary that lives up to its progressive reputation, with at least four liberals gunning for the Senate seat long occupied by Dianne Feinstein even though Feinstein, 86, hasn't yet said whether she plans to retire. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Wednesday endorsed California Rep. Barbara Lee in the 2024 California Senate race 100% remote. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? I will bring an end to high crime in California, and I will invest in our state's economy. Buckle up this is going to be a long, turbulent ride. margin-bottom: .75em; The incumbent is first-term Democrat Dave Cortese of San Jose, who is up for reelection in 2024. [33][32] Other important factors include geography, as Schiff and Porter both represent southern California while Lee represents northern California, and diversity, as a victory by Schiff would leave California with no female Senators for the first time since 1992 while a victory by Lee would make her the first black woman in the Senate since Harris left office in 2021.[32][34]. The incumbent is Democrat Lena Gonzalez of Long Beach, who is up for reelection in 2024. I would look to build on the common interests we have and see how we could accomplish those goals together. Ballotpedia defines official candidates as people who: .votebox { Adam Schiff became one of the most notable figures in Congress when, as chair of the House Intelligence Committee in 2019, he led the first impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump for his dealings with Ukraine. overflow-x: auto; } } margin-top: 0px; Under California's primary rules, the top two vote-getters regardless of party advance to the general election. Our economy has begun to slip, while people are leaving our state in growing waves. font-weight: 300; Internal fighting and the political divide, which is being exploited by our enemies. margin-bottom: 0px; Incumbents are bolded and underlined. } And prior experience related to the position. Some Senators may have 3 decades of prior experience and have an incredibly poor performance. They argue that California, the most diverse state in the contiguous U.S. just 35% of Californians are non-Hispanic white should elect a person of color, especially now that former Sen. Kamala Harris has been elevated to the vice presidency. "No one is rolling out the welcome mat especially for someone like me. WebElections to the U.S. Senate will be held on November 5, 2024, and 33 of the 100 seats are up for regular election. Many organizations and other lawmakers are expected to only give endorsements sparingly as they await who else will join in the race. } if (document.getElementById('leg-hnt-content640371d015003').classList.contains('leg-hnt-hide')) { Incumbent Alex Padilla defeated Mark Meuser in the general election for U.S. Senate California on November 8, 2022. With it so early in the process along with Feinsteins lingering decision, few endorsements have come out in the past month. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it. } } display: inline-block; } Ideally, it should keep such powers to a minimum, unless if necessary. - Maintaining composure. margin-top: 1em; } height: 56px; Strange, Captain America, Neo from The Matrix, Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio) from Titanic. Bernie Sanders I hope to be as effective or more than he is in the fight for civil rights and equality. Experience: U.S. House of Representatives (1998-Present), California State Senate (1996-1998), California State Assembly (1990-1996). Honesty, integrity, transparent, and genuinely caring and will fight for those I care about. But Khanna admires Lee and wants to wait and see whether she chooses to make a serious run before he makes his own decision, said a source familiar with his thinking. clear: both; Policy: Christopher Nelson Caitlin Styrsky Molly Byrne Katharine Frey Jimmy McAllister Samuel Postell It holds a certain amount of honourability due to the fact that It's more restrictive. background: #4c4c4c; She also earned a Master of Social Work from University of California, Berkeley. Trump is on TRUTH Social. Lee is a Communist. "The Holy Bible (Torah)" is an imporant spiritual book. Missing from the field with its abundance of Democrats, at least so far, are any Republicans or even independents like Rick Caruso, the billionaire who spent $104 million unsuccessfully running for mayor of Los Angeles. I have no opinion on term limits at this time. @media only screen and (min-width: 600px) { Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking? California's 2024 Senate race has sent ripples down-ballot, as ambitious politicians eye soon-to-be vacant House seats in Los Angeles, Orange County and possibly the Bay Area. The race is fast becoming more than a battle between Porter and Schiff. .non_result_row th { .race_header.democratic { padding-left: 0; [3] Porter was first elected in 2018, unseating incumbent Republican Mimi Walters. The 25st district encompasses the western San Gabriel Valley in Los Angeles County, including the communities of Glendale, La Caada Flintridge, Altadena, Pasadena, South Pasadena, San Marino, Alhambra, Monterey Park, San Gabriel, Rosemead, Temple City, Arcadia, Sierra Madre, Monrovia, the east San Gabriel Valley city of Glendora, and the Pomona Valley city of Claremont. height: 100%; We have the highest taxes in the nation, yet our infrastructure is falling apart. Only California Attorney General Rob Bonta has said that he is officially not running for Senate in 2024, although more are expected to make final decisions soon. Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after? No major third-party candidates have come in yet either. Some progressives, however, are skeptical of Schiff thanks to his past affiliation with the centrist Blue Dog Democrats in the House, as well as his coziness with party leadership. Also possible is a celebrity run, with the number of prominent already-famous Senatorial candidates having increased in recent years, such as Dr. Mehmet Oz in Pennsylvania and Herschel Walker in Georgia, and California having a history of celebrities running for, and winning, public office, including Singer Sonny Bono becoming a Congressman in the 1990s and actor Arnold Schwarzenegger elected Governor in the 2000s. Survey responses from candidates in this race. } Mark DiCamillo, the director of the Berkeley IGS Poll at the University of California, said hes never seen a race like this one but he is excited to see how the blockbuster plays out. font-weight: bold; [22] In December 2022, Feinstein confirmed that she would not resign before the end of her term. The incumbent is Democrat Nancy Skinner of Berkeley, who is term limited in 2024. Eric did his undergrad at Pomona College, where he majored in politics and minored in economics. .leg-hnt-flex-item { What was your very first job? .quote-icons { .non_result_row { Regionally, Schiff is leading in most of Northern California, as Lee is seeing no "home field advantage" despite being the only major declared candidate from the area. } Candidates have been advised theyll need to raise at least $20 million to $40 million. Khanna and Porter also have different geographic bases; Porter hails from Southern California, like Schiff, while Khanna represents the San Francisco Bay Area, like Lee. Apply today! Democratic Gov. We all wait with baited breath to see who will be appointed the next Senator by the California Democratic Party. .panel-body p { flex-direction: column; Such a split is not unexpected, as Schiff was a cable news mainstay during the Trump administration, playing a prominent role in both impeachments. .votebox-results-cell--number { Unity and educating the masses to counteract the misinformation that floods the tv and radio. "I don't do Congress the way others do," Porter said in her campaign video. A Senate race pitting the man who spearheaded former President Donald Trumps first impeachment, Adam Schiff, against fundraising powerhouse and wonk superstar Katie Porter would guarantee fireworks and a price tag in the hundreds of millions of dollars. padding-top: 30px !important; "Especially in times like these, California needs a warrior in Washington.". The Matrix .results_table_container { .inner_percentage { text-align: center; For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. If you are a current senator, why did you join your current committees? The incumbent is Democrat Richard Roth of Riverside, who is term limited in 2024. align-items:center; font-weight: bold; I truly believe it is possible to eliminate the influence big business has on our political system and we can have our State and Federal Governments work for the people's interests again. Research: Josh Altic Vojsava Ramaj })(); There are currently no declared candidates in this race. .panel-group .panel {margin-bottom: 10px;} .results_row td:first-child { document.getElementById('leg-hnt-toggle640371d015003').addEventListener('click', event => { The elections will coincide with the elections for other offices, including the state Assembly. Why were watching the 2024 Senate race in California At least two formidable and distinct women candidates have signaled they will run for the seat currently held by Dianne Feinstein, who has not yet announced her retirement, in a state with a trailblazing legacy. } I don't care about political affiliation or party loyalty. What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees to their Cabinet? 02/28/2023 04:30 AM EST. It really is circumstantial. "Even Flow" by Pearl Jam margin: 8px auto; On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Voters are likely to be asked to decide among candidates who, while largely agreeing on policy, represent different faces and approaches to Democratic politics. Prior to becoming an elected official, she volunteered for the Black Panther Party and worked on political campaigns, including the 1972 presidential campaign of Rep. Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress. The incumbent is Democrat Steve Glazer of Orinda, who is up for reelection in 2024. What is something that has been a struggle in your life? Good judgement. And I dont see and I dont understand why it isnt happening.. Those elected to the U.S. Senate in the 33 regular elections in width: 350px; Experience: U.S. House of Representatives (2001-Present), California State Senate (1996-2000). display: inline; clearInterval(nTimer); } He was down to earth, always clear and good at communication, open to speaking and interacting with different perspectives, and he helped to rebuild and expand our economy as California Governor. padding-bottom: 8px; California is finally getting a wide-open election that lives up to its progressive reputation as a field of liberal candidates prepare for battle. Perhaps more compelling, though, is that he's already earned the support of fellow Californian and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who has pledged to endorse Schiff in the absence of Feinstein. .votebox-scroll-container { Errin Haines Editor-at-large Published January 13, 2023, 9:07 a.m. PT vertical-align: top; margin: 0 5px; } The incumbent is Democrat Susan Eggman of Stockton, who is term limited in 2024. Whose example would you like to follow, and why? .race_footer { I will build houses, condos, and apartments for homeless and unhoused people. The UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies/Los Angeles Times poll, released Thursday morning, shows Schiff leading with 22% of survey respondents and Porter as a close second at 20%. padding-bottom: 7px; .outer_percentage { } In 2012, while teaching as a tenured professor at University of California, Irvine School of Law, Porter was tapped by California's then-Attorney General Kamala Harris to serve as the state's independent bank monitor in a $25 billion settlement. Incumbent Alex Padilla defeated Mark Meuser in the special general election for U.S. Senate California on November 8, 2022. Support the minority that support voter integrity. The size of the state and the importance of Senate control means the race is set to be one of the most heated for 2024. WASHINGTON Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., announced Thursday he's running for Senate in 2024, joining what's expected to be a crowded Democratic primary Governor Eleni Kounalakis, Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA), LA County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, and even Governor Gavin Newsom.