State Assembly, District 20
Top candidate wins seat.
Liz Ortega (D)(incumbent)72.9%
126,476 votes
Sangeetha Shanbhogue (R)27%
47,002 votes
Race called at 6:17 PM PT on November 8, 2024
99% 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.
99% 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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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.
Liz Ortega
- State Assembly Member
- Democrat
- Legislation: “I’ve authored/coauthored more than 130 bills, including making car insurance affordable; championing low-cost, life-saving medicines; increasing health care workers’ wages and protecting them from toxic smoke; building affordable housing; and shielding renters from unfair rental deposits.”
- Priorities: “My legislative priority is ensuring every family is safe and healthy in today’s tough economy. I am honored to serve as the chair of the Assembly Labor and Employment Committee.”
- Budget: “Securing millions for programs in every corner of our district to create transitional/affordable housing; support youth, senior, and family services; construct wells for clean water; and preserve St. Rose Hospital.”
- ortegaforassembly.com
Sangeetha Shanbhogue
- Homemaker
- Republican
- Experience: “I have a master’s in computer applications and a background in business analysis and project management. As a dedicated stay-at-home mom, I understand the challenges our families face.”
- Education: “I will fight to preserve high-quality schooling that meets every student’s needs. I believe in empowering parents to guide their children’s education.”
- Priorities: “Addressing homelessness with compassion and practical solutions is a top priority, as is restoring the freedom of independent contractors for those who cannot adhere to a 9-to-5 job.”
- sangeetha4assembly.com
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