State Senate, District 7
Top candidate wins seat.
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Why does this race matter?
The winner of this hotly contested race will replace termed-out state Sen. Nancy Skinner, whose progressive record on criminal justice and the environment made her a local favorite in this progressive East Bay district, which includes the cities of Oakland, Berkeley and Richmond (formerly District 9). Housing development, public safety and climate change are key issues for local voters.
What does a state senator do?
State senators represent communities at the California Legislature in Sacramento. The 40 members of the state Senate write and vote on state bills, serve on policy committees and vote on the annual state budget. The winner will serve a four-year term.
Candidates
Key Supporters
For Arreguín
- Gavin Newsom, governor, California
- Nancy Skinner, state senator
- California Democratic Party
- California State Council of Laborers
- Sierra Club
For Beckles
- California Conference Board Amalgamated Transit Union
- California Labor Federation
- California Progressive Alliance
- California Teachers Association
- East Bay Democratic Socialists of America
Positions on Key IssuesCandidate summaries are based on interviews with the candidates, questionnaires, statements made at debates and public events, and past news coverage.
If elected, what policies would you push for to make housing more affordable for East Bay residents?
Amid rising concern over retail and property theft, do you think Proposition 47, which lowers penalties for some types of non-violent crimes, should be reformed? If so, how? What other steps would you push for to reduce property crime in the district?
What actions would you take in the Senate to help your district better respond to increasing risk of flooding, fires and other climate change-related impacts?
We’ve seen a dramatic increase in labor strikes in industries like health care and education. What would you do to ensure workers in these essential sectors receive the pay and support they need to be able to continue living in this district?
Last June, a state task force released a historic plan to provide reparations to the Black California descendants of enslaved Americans. Where do you stand on that proposal?
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