State Assembly, District 28
Top candidate wins seat.
Gail Pellerin (D)(incumbent)66.6%
149,192 votes
Liz Lawler (R)33.3%
74,563 votes
Race called at 5:33 PM PT on November 6, 2024
97.77% 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.
97.77% 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.
Liz Lawler
- Former Mayor, Monte Sereno
- Republican
- Perspective: “In a district that traditionally leans Democratic, I bring a fresh perspective that transcends party lines, focusing on the principles that unite us.”
- Reproductive Rights: “As a pro-choice advocate, I believe in a woman’s right to make decisions about her own body. Our diverse society requires policies that respect individual choices and prioritize comprehensive health care.”
- Economy: “I advocate for promoting common-sense fiscal policies that encourage job creation, support small businesses, and stimulate local economies.”
- lizlawler.com
Gail Pellerin
- State Assembly Member
- Democrat
- Elections: “I serve as chair of the Elections Committee, where I am committed to ensuring that California is the gold standard for secure, accurate, transparent and accessible elections.”
- Mental Health: “I also serve as the vice chair of the Select Committee on California’s Mental Health Crisis, advocating for much-needed mental health resources.”
- Priorities: “Tackling affordable housing and homelessness, providing physical and mental health care that’s affordable and equitable, stimulating jobs and our economy, fighting for equality … addressing the impacts of climate change.”
- gailpellerinforassembly.com
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