2022 California State Senate election
The 2022 California State Senate election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, with the primary election scheduled for June 7, 2022. Voters in the 20 even-numbered districts of the California State Senate will elect their representatives. The elections will coincide with the elections for other offices, including the state assembly.
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Overview
Primary elections
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Retiring incumbents
- 4th: Jim Nielsen (R–Red Bluff): Termed out of office
- 6th: Richard Pan (D–Sacramento): Termed out of office
- 10th: Bob Wieckowski (D–Fremont): Termed out of office
- 18th: Robert Hertzberg (D–Van Nuys): Termed out of office
- 28th: Melissa Melendez (R–Lake Elsinore): Termed out of office
- 36th: Patricia Bates (R–Laguna Niguel): Termed out of office
- 40th: Ben Hueso (D–San Diego): Termed out of office
District 2
The 2nd district currently encompasses most of the North Coast region, stretching from the Oregon border in Del Norte County to Sausalito in Marin County. The incumbent is two-term Democrat Mike McGuire, who has not stated if he will run for a third term.
District 4
The 4th district is located in the Sacramento Valley and includes parts of the Sacramento metropolitan area. The incumbent is Republican Jim Nielsen, who is term-limited and cannot run for re-election.
District 6
The 6th district is located in the core of the Sacramento metropolitan area, including the state capital of Sacramento and surrounding suburbs. The incumbent is Democrat Richard Pan, who is term-limited and cannot run for re-election.
Declared
- Angelique Ashby (Democratic), Sacramento City Councilwoman[2]
- Matthew Burgess (Democratic), California Highway Patrol sergeant, restaurant owner[3]
- Eric Guerra (Democratic), Sacramento City Councilman[4]
- Dave Jones (Democratic), former Sacramento city councilman, former state Assemblyman, former Insurance Commissioner of California
- Tecoy Porter (Democratic), pastor[5]
District 8
The 8th district currently stretches from the Sacramento metropolitan area region to Death Valley. The incumbent is first term Republican Andreas Borgeas, who has not stated if he will run for a second term.
Potential
- Andreas Borgeas (Republican), incumbent State Senator
District 10
The 10th district is located in the East Bay and parts of Silicon Valley, including Fremont, Hayward, and Milpitas. The incumbent is Democrat Bob Wieckowski, who is term-limited and cannot run for re-election.
Declared
- Jim Canova (Democratic), member of the Santa Clara Unified School Board[6]
- Jamal Khan (Democratic), candidate for San Jose City Council District 4 in 2020[7]
- Lily Mei (Democratic), Mayor of Fremont[8][9]
- Paul Pimentel (Republican)[7]
- Aisha Wahab (Democratic), Hayward city councilwoman, candidate for California's 15th congressional district in 2020[10]
- Jaime Raul Zepeda (Democratic), community organizer[7]
Endorsements
- U.S. Representatives
- Ro Khanna, U.S. Representative from CA-17 (2017-present)[11]
- Municipal officials
- Sam Liccardo, Mayor of San Jose (2015-present)[12]
- State legislators
- Alex Lee, Member of the California State Assembly from District 25 (2020-present)[10]
- Bob Wieckowski, Member of the California State Senate from District 10 (2014-present)[12]
- Notable individuals
- Ann Ravel, former Chair of the Federal Election Commission and candidate for California's 15th State Senate district in 2020[10]
- Organizations
District 12
The 12th district currently encompasses the Salinas Valley and parts of the Central Valley. The incumbent is first term Democrat Anna Caballero, who has not stated if she will run for a second term.
Potential
- Anna Caballero (Democratic), incumbent State Senator
District 14
The 14th district is currently located in the southern Central Valley, including parts of Fresno and Bakersfield. The incumbent is first term Democrat Melissa Hurtado, who has not stated if she will run for a second term.
Potential
- Melissa Hurtado (Democratic), incumbent State Senator
District 16
The 16th district currently encompasses the southeastern Central Valley and the High Desert. The incumbent is first-term Republican Shannon Grove, who has not yet stated if she will run for re-election.
Potential
- Shannon Grove (Republican), incumbent State Senator
District 18
The current 18th district is located in the eastern San Fernando Valley. The incumbent is two-term Democrat Robert Hertzberg, who has not yet stated if he will run for re-election.
Declared
- Daniel Hertzberg (Democratic), progessive activist and son of Robert Hertzberg[14]
Endorsements
- U.S. Representatives
- Tony Cárdenas, U.S. Representative from California's 29th congressional district (2013-)[14]
- State legislators
- Richard Pan, state senator for the 6th district[15]
- Individuals
- John Pérez, Regent of the University of California (2014-) and former Speaker of the California State Assembly (2010-2014)[14]
District 20
District 22
District 24
District 26
District 28
Declared
- Lisa Middleton (Democratic), Palm Springs City Councilwoman[16]
- Steve Sanchez (Republican), La Quinta City Councilman[17]
Endorsements
- Organizations
- Equality California, civil rights organization[18]
- LGBTQ Victory Fund, political action committee[18]
District 30
District 32
District 34
Declared
- Amy Phan West (Republican), rental car company owner[19]
Potential
- Janet Nguyen (Republican), Member of the California State Assembly from the 72nd district[19]
- Jim Silva (Republican), former Member of the California State Assembly from the 67th district[19]
- Tom Umberg (Democratic), incumbent state senator[19]
District 36
The 36th district encompasses southern Orange County and the North County region of San Diego County. The incumbent is Republican Patricia Bates, who is term-limited and cannot run for re-election.
Declared
- Mark Ankcorn (Democratic), attorney[19]
- Catherine Blakespear (Democratic), Mayor of Encinitas and chair of the San Diego Association of Governments[20]
Potential
- Lisa Bartlett (Republican), Orange County Supervisor[19]
- Bill Brough (Republican), former Member of the California State Assembly from the 73rd district[19]
District 38
District 40
The 40th district runs along the entire border between California and Mexico, taking in rural Imperial County as well as the South Bay region of San Diego County. The incumbent is Democrat Ben Hueso, who is term-limited and cannot run for re-election.
Declared
- Steve Padilla (Democratic), Chula Vista city councilman and former mayor of Chula Vista[23]
See also
External links
- Official campaign websites
- 6th district:
- 10th district:
- 18th district:
- 28th district:
- 36th district:
- 40th district:
References
- "Qualified Political Parties". California Secretary of State.
- Clift, Theresa (July 17, 2020). "Longtime Sacramento councilwoman running for state Senate in 2022. See who else might run". The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
- Writer, Lance Armstrong Citizen Staff. "Election '22: Burgess to run for Senate District 6 seat". Elk Grove Citizen. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- Moleski, Vincent (February 21, 2021). "Sacramento City Councilman Eric Guerra announces 2022 run for California State Senate". The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
- "Sacramento activist Dr. Tecoy Porter Sr. announces state senate run". abc10.com. January 17, 2021. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- Hase, Grace (October 8, 2021). "Jim Canova jumps into State Senate District 10 race". The Milpitas Beat. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
- Alaban, Lloyd (July 6, 2021). "Another candidate joins Silicon Valley Senate race". San José Spotlight. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- Geha, Joseph (June 4, 2021). "Fremont Mayor Lily Mei running for District 10 State Senate seat". The Mercury News. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- "Fremont Mayor Lily Mei running for District 10 State Senate seat". The Mercury News. June 2, 2021. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- Herring, Sonya (June 18, 2021). "Aisha Wahab looks to break barriers in Sacramento". San José Spotlight. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- Bajko, Matthew (November 3, 2021). "Political Notebook: Alameda Dems deem Fremont Mayor Mei anti-LGBTQ". Bay Area Reporter. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- "Fremont Mayor Shadowed by Past Voting History in Tight State Senate Race". San Jose Inside. October 28, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- "NARAL Pro-Choice California Endorses Aisha Wahab for California's 10th State Senate District". NARAL California. November 18, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- Thomas, George (August 19, 2021). "Daniel Hertzberg Launches Bid For California State Senate". www.vannuysnewspress.com. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
- Thomas, George. "Senator Richard Pan Backs Hertzberg For Senate". www.vannuysnewspress.com. Retrieved December 8, 2021.
- "Palm Springs Mayor Pro Tem Lisa Middleton announces bid for state Senate seat".
- "Councilman Steve Sanchez Announces Run for State Senate". July 27, 2021.
- "Trans candidate endorsed for state senate by EQ California & Victory Fund". www.losangelesblade.com. October 22, 2021. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- Staggs, Brooke (February 5, 2021). "Who's running, so far, for Orange County's state senate and assembly seats in 2022?". Orange County Register. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
- Brennan, Deborah Sullivan (March 16, 2021). "Encinitas Mayor Blakespear announces run for State Senate". Encinitas Advocate. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
- "Carlsbad City Councilmember and Indian American Public Health Expert Priya Bhat-Patel to Run for State Senate Spot in California". India West. January 25, 2021. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
- @priyabhatpatel (July 20, 2021). "Given the current situation in Carlsbad, w/the departure of one of our council colleagues & the many issues facing our community, I have decided to suspend my campaign for State Senate to focus more on solutions for our city right now. Please see the image for my full statement" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- Jennewein, Chris (January 28, 2021). "Chula Vista Councilman and Former Mayor Steve Padilla to Run for State Senate". timesofsandiego.com. Times of San Diego. Retrieved December 4, 2021.