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California State Assembly elections, 2012
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Elections for the office of California State Assembly will be held in California on November 6, 2012. All 80 seats will be up for election.
The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in these elections was March 9, 2012. The primary election day will be June 5, 2012.
Incumbents retiring
A total of 35 incumbents are not running for re-election in 2012. Those incumbents are:
| Name: | Party: | Current office: |
|---|---|---|
| Alyson Huber |  Democratic | California State Assembly District 10 |
| Anthony Portantino, Jr. | Democratic | California State Assembly District 44 |
| Bill Berryhill |  Republican | California State Assembly District 26 |
| Bill Monning | Democratic | California State Assembly District 27 |
| Cameron Smyth | Republican | California State Assembly District 38 |
| Cathleen Galgiani | Democratic | California State Assembly District 17 |
| Charles Calderon | Democratic | California State Assembly District 58 |
| David G. Valadao | Republican | California State Assembly District 30 |
| Felipe Fuentes | Democratic | California State Assembly District 39 |
| Fiona Ma | Democratic | California State Assembly District 12 |
| Gerald Hill | Democratic | California State Assembly District 19 |
| Gilbert Cedillo | Democratic | California State Assembly District 45 |
| James Beall Jr. | Democratic | California State Assembly District 24 |
| Jared Huffman | Democratic | California State Assembly District 6 |
| Jeff Miller | Republican | California State Assembly District 71 |
| Jim Nielsen | Republican | California State Assembly District 2 |
| Jim Silva | Republican | California State Assembly District 67 |
| Jose Solorio | Democratic | California State Assembly District 69 |
| Julia Brownley | Democratic | California State Assembly District 41 |
| Kevin Jeffries | Republican | California State Assembly District 66 |
| Linda Halderman | Republican | California State Assembly District 29 |
| Martin Block | Democratic | California State Assembly District 78 |
| Martin Garrick | Republican | California State Assembly District 74 |
| Mary Hayashi | Democratic | California State Assembly District 18 |
| Mike Davis | Democratic | California State Assembly District 48 |
| Mike Eng | Democratic | California State Assembly District 49 |
| Mike Feuer | Democratic | California State Assembly District 42 |
| Nathan Fletcher | Republican | California State Assembly District 75 |
| Paul Cook | Republican | California State Assembly District 65 |
| Ricardo Lara | Democratic | California State Assembly District 50 |
| Sandré Swanson | Democratic | California State Assembly District 16 |
| Stephen Knight | Republican | California State Assembly District 36 |
| Tony Mendoza | Democratic | California State Assembly District 56 |
| Warren Furutani | Democratic | California State Assembly District 55 |
| Wilmer Carter | Democratic | California State Assembly District 62 |
Majority control
- See also: Partisan composition of state senates
Heading into the November 6 election, the Democratic Party holds the majority in the California State Assembly:
| California State Assembly | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Party | As of May 2012 | After the 2012 Election | |
| Democratic Party | 52 | Pending | |
| Republican Party | 28 | Pending | |
| Total | 80 | 80 | |
Campaign contributions
This chart shows how many candidates ran for state assembly in California in past years and the cumulative amount of campaign contributions in state assembly races, including contributions in both primary and general election contests. All figures come from Follow The Money.[1]
| Year | Number of candidates | Total contributions |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 275 | $77,405,341 |
| 2008 | 236 | $84,386,698 |
| 2006 | 285 | $91,726,959 |
| 2004 | 264 | $94,287,806 |
| 2002 | 279 | $73,822,064 |
In the 2010 elections, the candidates running for the Assembly raised a total of $77,405,341 in campaign funds. Their top 10 contributors were: [2]
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| California Democratic Party | $6,711,171 |
| California Republican Party | $1,759,884 |
| Sacramento County Democratic Central Cmte | $612,026 |
| California Association of Realtors | $585,754 |
| California Teachers Association | $580,141 |
| Los Angeles County Democratic Party | $556,653 |
| AT&T | $519,778 |
| California Dental Association | $499,849 |
| Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians | $442,300 |
| California State Council of Laborers | $424,500 |
Qualifications
To run for Member of the Assembly, the candidate must be a United States citizen and a registered voter in the district at the time nomination papers are issued and may not have served three terms in the State Assembly since November 6, 1990. According to Article IV of the California Constitution, the candidate must have one year of residency in the legislative district and California residency for three years.
Term limits
The California State Assembly has been a term-limited state house since California voters approved Proposition 140 in 1990. Under the terms of Proposition 140, the members of the state assembly can serve no more than three 2-year terms in the state assembly. This is a lifetime limit, as is the case in five other states with state legislative term limits.
There are 80 members in the state assembly, and 21 of them (26.25%) termed-out in 2012. Of them, 16 are Democratic and 5 are Republican.
In addition to the 21 California state representatives who are leaving office because of term limits, 7 California state senators are also termed-out.
California state representatives whose seats are up for election in 2012 but who are unable to run because of the state's term limits are:
Democrats (16):
Republicans (5):
List of candidates
District 1
Note: Incumbent Wesley Chesbro (D) is running for re-election in District 2 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 2
Note: Incumbent Jim Nielsen (R) is not running for re-election.
- June 5 primary candidates:
Wesley Chesbro District 1 incumbent Chesbro first assumed office in 2008.
- Tom Lynch
- Firenza Xuan Pini
Pamela Elizondo
November 6 General election candidates:
District 3
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Charles Rouse
Dan Logue Incumbent Logue first assumed office in 2008.
- Bob Williams
November 6 General election candidates:
District 4
Note: Incumbent Beth Gaines (R) is running for re-election in District 6 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Mariko Yamada District 8 incumbent Yamada first assumed office in 2008.
- John Munn
November 6 General election candidates:
District 5
Note: Incumbent Richard Pan (D) is running for re-election in District 9 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 6
Note: Incumbent Jared Huffman (D) was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits and is instead running for election to California's 2nd congressional district.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Regy Bronner
- Beth Gaines District 4 incumbent Gaines first assumed office in 2011.
- Andy Pugno
November 6 General election candidates:
District 7
Note: Incumbent Michael Allen (D) is running for re-election in District 10 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Roger Dickinson District 9 incumbent Dickinson first assumed office in 2010.
- Jonathan Zachariou
November 6 General election candidates:
District 8
Note: Incumbent Mariko Yamada (D) is running for re-election in District 4 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Note: Chris Parker (D) initially filed to run for the seat, but he withdrew before the primary election.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 9
Note: Incumbent Roger Dickinson (D) is running for re-election in District 7 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Richard Pan District 5 incumbent Pan first assumed office in 2010.
- Tom Santos
- Antonio Amador
- Edward Nemeth
- Sophia Gonzales Scherman
C.T. Weber
November 6 General election candidates:
District 10
Note: Incumbent Alyson Huber is not running for re-election, after her district was re-drawn with a GOP voter advantage of 20 points.[1]
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Michael Allen District 7 incumbent Allen first assumed office in 2010.
- Alex Easton-Brown
- H. Christian Gunderson
- Marc Levine
- Connie Wong
- Peter Mancus
Joe Boswell
November 6 General election candidates:
District 11
Note: Incumbent Susan Bonilla (D) is running for re-election in District 14 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 12
Note: Incumbent Fiona Ma (D) was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Christopher Mateo
- Kristin Olsen District 25 incumbent Olsen first assumed office in 2010.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 13
Note: Incumbent Tom Ammiano (D) is running for re-election in District 17 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 14
Note: Incumbent Nancy Skinner (D) is running for re-election in District 15 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Susan Bonilla District 11 incumbent Bonilla first assumed office in 2010.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 15
Note: Incumbent Joan Buchanan (D) is running for re-election in District 16 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Nancy Skinner District 14 incumbent Skinner first assumed office in 2008.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 16
Note: Incumbent Sandre Swanson (D) was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Joan Buchanan District 15 incumbent Buchanan first assumed office in 2008.
- Al Phillips
November 6 General election candidates:
District 17
Note: Incumbent Cathleen Galgiani (D) was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits and is instead running for election to District 5 of the Senate.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Tom Ammiano District 13 incumbent Ammiano first assumed office in 2008.
- Jason Clark
November 6 General election candidates:
District 18
Note: Incumbent Mary Hayashi (D) was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 19
Note: Incumbent Gerald Hill (D) is running for election to District 13 of the Senate.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 20
Note: Incumbent Bob Wieckowski (D) is running for re-election in District 25 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 21
Note: Incumbent Rich Gordon (D) is running for re-election in District 24 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 22
Note: Incumbent Paul Fong (D) is running for re-election in District 28 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 23
Note: Incumbent Nora Campos (D) is running for re-election in District 27 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 24
Note: Incumbent James Beall Jr. (D) was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits and is instead running for election to District 15 of the Senate.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Geby Espinosa
- Rich Gordon District 21 incumbent Gordon first assumed office in 2010.
- Chengzhi Yang
- Joseph Antonelli Rosas
November 6 General election candidates:
District 25
Note: Incumbent Kristin Olsen (R) is running for re-election in District 12 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Pete McHugh
- Bob Wieckowski District 20 incumbent Wieckowski first assumed office in 2010.
- Arlyne Diamond
November 6 General election candidates:
District 26
Note: Incumbent Bill Berryhill (R) is running for election to District 5 of the Senate.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Jonathon Louis Sosa
- Connie Conway District 34 incumbent Conway first assumed office in 2008.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 27
Note: Incumbent Bill Monning (D) is running for election to District 17 of the Senate.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Nora Campos District 23 incumbent Campos first assumed office in 2010.
- Roger Lasson
November 6 General election candidates:
District 28
Note: Incumbent Luis Alejo (D) is running for re-election in District 30 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Paul Fong District 22 incumbent Fong first assumed office in 2008.
- Chad Walsh
November 6 General election candidates:
District 29
Note: Incumbent Linda Halderman (R) is not running for re-election.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 30
Note: Incumbent David G. Valadao (R) is running for election to California's 21st congressional district.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Luis Alejo District 28 incumbent Alejo first assumed office in 2010.
- Robert Bernosky
November 6 General election candidates:
District 31
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Henry T. Perea Incumbent Perea first assumed office in 2010.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 32
Note: Incumbent Shannon Grove (R) is running for re-election in District 34 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 33
Note: Incumbent K.H. Achadjian (R) is running for re-election in District 35 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- John Coffey
- Tim Donnelly District 59 incumbent Donnelly first assumed office in 2010.
- William Jahn
November 6 General election candidates:
District 34
Note: Incumbent Connie Conway (R) is running for re-election in District 26 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Mari Goodman
- Shannon Grove District 32 incumbent Grove first assumed office in 2010.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 35
Note: Incumbent Das Williams (D) is running for re-election in District 37 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Gerald Manata
- K.H. Achadjian District 33 incumbent Achadjian first assumed office in 2010.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 36
Note: Incumbent Stephen Knight (R) is running for election to District 21 of the Senate.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 37
Note: Incumbent Jeff Gorell (R) is running for re-election in District 44 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Das Williams District 35 incumbent Williams first assumed office in 2010.
- Rob Walter
November 6 General election candidates:
District 38
Note: Incumbent Cameron Smyth (R) was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 39
Note: Incumbent Felipe Fuentes (D) was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 40
Note: Incumbent Bob Blumenfield (D) is running for re-election in District 45 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Russ Warner
- Mike Morrell District 63 incumbent Morrell first assumed office in 2010.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 41
Note: Incumbent Julia Brownley (D) was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits and is instead running for election to California's 26th congressional district.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 42
Note: Incumbent Mike Feuer (D) was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Mark Anthony Orozco
- Brian Nestande District 64 incumbent Nestande first assumed office in 2008.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 43
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Mike Gatto Incumbent Gatto first assumed office in 2010.
- Greg Krikorian
November 6 General election candidates:
District 44
Note: Incumbent Anthony Portantino, Jr. (D) was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Eileen Macenery
- Thomas Mullens
- Jeff Gorell District 37 incumbent Gorell first assumed office in 2008.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 45
Note: Incumbent Gilbert Cedillo (D) is not running for re-election.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Bob Blumenfield District 40 incumbent Blumenfield first assumed office in 2008.
- Chris Kolski
November 6 General election candidates:
District 46
Note: Incumbent John Perez (D) is running for re-election in District 53 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 47
Note: Incumbent Holly J. Mitchell (D) is running for re-election in District 54 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 48
Note: Incumbent Mike Davis (D) was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Roger Hernandez District 57 incumbent Hernandez first assumed office in 2010.
- Joe Gardner
- Mike Meza
November 6 General election candidates:
District 49
Note: Incumbent Mike Eng (D) was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 50
Note: Incumbent Ricardo Lara (D) is running for election to District 33 of the Senate.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Richard Bloom
- Betsy Butler District 53 incumbent Butler first assumed office in 2010.
- Torie Osborn
- Bradly Torgan
November 6 General election candidates:
District 51
Note: Incumbent Steve Bradford (D) is running for re-election in District 62 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 52
Note: Incumbent Isadore Hall, III (D) is running for re-election in District 64 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Paul Vincent Avila
- Ray Moors
- Norma Torres District 61 incumbent Torres first assumed office in 2008.
- Kenny Coble
November 6 General election candidates:
District 53
Note: Incumbent Betsy Butler (D) is running for re-election in District 50 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Michael Aldapa
- John Perez District 46 incumbent Perez first assumed office in 2008.
- Roger Young
- Jose Trinidad Aguilar
November 6 General election candidates:
District 54
Note: Incumbent Bonnie Lowenthal (D) is running for re-election in District 70 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Holly J. Mitchell District 47 incumbent Mitchell first assumed office in 2010.
- Ed Nicoletti
- Keith Brandon McCowen
November 6 General election candidates:
District 55
Note: Incumbent Warren Furutani (D) is not running for re-election.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Gregg D. Fritchle
- Curt Hagman District 60 incumbent Hagman first assumed office in 2008.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 56
Note: Incumbent Tony Mendoza (D) was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Manuel Perez District 80 incumbent Perez first assumed office in 2008.
- Corky Reynaga-Emett
November 6 General election candidates:
District 57
Note: Incumbent Roger Hernandez (D) is running for re-election in District 48 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 58
Note: Incumbent Charles Calderon (D) was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 59
Note: Incumbent Tim Donnelly (R) is running for re-election in District 33 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 60
Note: Incumbent Curt Hagman (R) is running for re-election in District 55 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 61
Note: Incumbent Norma Torres (D) is running for re-election in District 52 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 62
Note: Incumbent Wilmer Carter (D) was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Steve Bradford District 51 incumbent Bradford first assumed office in 2009.
- Mervin Evans
November 6 General election candidates:
District 63
Note: Incumbent Mike Morrell (D) is running for re-election in District 40 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 64
Note: Incumbent Brian Nestande (R) is running for re-election in District 42 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Isadore Hall, III District 52 incumbent Hall first assumed office in 2008.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 65
Note: Incumbent Paul Cook (R) was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits and is instead running for election to California's 8th congressional district.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Sharon Quirk-Silva
- Chris Norby District 72 incumbent Norby first assumed office in 2010.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 66
Note: Incumbent Kevin Jeffries (R) was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 67
Note: Incumbent Jim Silva (R) was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 68
Note: Incumbent Allan Mansoor (R) is running for re-election in District 74 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Christina Avalos
- Donald P. Wagner District 70 incumbent Wagner first assumed office in 2010.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 69
Note: Incumbent Jose Solorio (D) was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 70
Note: Incumbent Donald P. Wagner (R) is running for re-election in District 68 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Bonnie Lowenthal District 54 incumbent Lowenthal first assumed office in 2008.
- Martha E. Flores-Gibson
November 6 General election candidates:
District 71
Note: Incumbent Jeff Miller (R) is running for election to District 31 of the Senate.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Patrick Hurley
- Brian Jones District 77 incumbent Jones first assumed office in 2010.
- John McLaughlin
November 6 General election candidates:
District 72
Note: Incumbent Chris Norby (R) is running for re-election in District 65 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 73
- June 5 primary candidates:
- James Corbett
- Diane Harkey Incumbent Harkey first assumed office in 2008.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 74
Note: Incumbent Martin Garrick (R) was ineligible to run for re-election due to term limits.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Robert Rush
- Leslie Daigle
- Allan Mansoor District 68 incumbent Mansoor first assumed office in 2010.
November 6 General election candidates:
District 75
Note: Incumbent Nathan Fletcher (R) is not running for re-election.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 76
Note: Incumbent Toni Atkins (D) is running for re-election in District 78 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 77
Note: Incumbent Brian Jones (R) is running for re-election in District 71 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 78
Note: Incumbent Martin Block (D) is running for election to District 39 of the Senate.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Toni Atkins District 76 incumbent Atkins first assumed office in 2010.
- Ralph Denney
- Robert Williams
November 6 General election candidates:
District 79
Note: Incumbent Ben Hueso (D) is running for re-election in District 80 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
November 6 General election candidates:
District 80
Note: Incumbent Manuel Perez (D) is running for re-election in District 56 due to redistricting.
- June 5 primary candidates:
- Ben Hueso District 79 incumbent Hueso first assumed office in 2010.
- Derrick Roach
November 6 General election candidates:
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