State Assembly, District 18
Top candidate wins seat.
Mia Bonta (D)(incumbent)80.2%
133,957 votes
Andre Sandford19.7%
32,934 votes
Race called at 10:14 PM PT on November 5, 2024
97.87% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
97.87% of votes countedAssociated PressThis percentage is an Associated Press estimate of how much of the vote in an election has been counted. It is informed by turnout in recent elections, details on votes cast in advance and – after polls close – early returns. The estimate may fluctuate as election officials report additional results and AP learns more about how many voters have cast a ballot.
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What does a state Assembly member do?
State Assembly members represent their communities at the California Legislature in Sacramento. The 80 members of the state Assembly write and vote on state bills, serve on policy committees and vote on the annual state budget. The winner of this race will serve a two-year term.
Candidate Statements
Candidate Statements are excerpted from the statements provided to election offices, where available.
Mia Bonta
- State Assembly Member
- Democrat
- Legislation: “I have authored bills to make health care resources more affordable, support access to quality child care, promote community safety, and to protect affordable housing.”
- Budget: “I have secured over $30 million for the district to support teacher housing, arts programs, public safety initiatives, and addressing homelessness.”
- Priorities: “I remain committed to reducing gun violence, promoting reproductive [rights], combating climate change, securing more affordable housing, ensuring economic well-being and improving outcomes for California’s children.”
- miabonta.com
Andre Sandford
- Housing program manager
- American Independent
- Experience: “With over eight years of experience in social services and leadership … I am dedicated to giving back to the community and supporting the most vulnerable.”
- Public Safety: “I will restore and increase funding for policing and ensure officers have all the tools and training they need to protect Californian citizens.”
- School Safety: “I plan to create policies to ensure that all schools have one police officer outside each school to protect our most vulnerable.”
- andresandfordforassembly.com
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