Candidates
Gavin Newsom, Democratic
John H. Cox, Republican
The Governor is the state’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). They appoint judges to state courts, approve or reject the laws that govern our communities, and make budget recommendations to the legislature on how taxpayer dollars are spent.
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Eleni Kounalakis, Democratic
Ed Hernandez, Democratic
The Lieutenant Governor serves on the boards responsible for regulating California colleges and universities and for creating jobs and economic opportunities throughout the state. They also can step in to assume the duties of Governor in the case the Governor is unable to fulfill duties.
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Mark P. Meuser, Republican
Alex Padilla, Democratic
The Secretary of State manages all federal and state elections - including California’s database of registered voters.
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Betty T. Yee, Democratic
Konstantinos Roditis, Republican
The State Controller makes sure all the state’s bills are paid — including paychecks for all government and California State University employees. They’re also responsible for monitoring and reporting how state agencies spend taxpayer dollars.
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Fiona Ma, Democrat
Greg Conlon, Republican
The State Treasurer manages the dollars that fund our schools, parks, highways and streets. They also handle the funds used by local governments to pay for programs and services offered in our communities.
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Xavier Becerra, Democrat
Steven C. Bailey, Republican
The Attorney General supervises all district/city attorneys and law enforcement officers working in our local communities. They also are responsible for investigating discrimination claims, consumer complaints against businesses, and protecting the environment and public health in California.
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Steve Poizner, no party preference
Ricardo Lara, Democratic
Insurance commissioners regulate insurers who sell policies protecting our home, health and autos. They’re also in charge of approving all insurance rate increases and investigating customer complaints filed against companies doing business in our state.
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Tony Thurmond
Marshall Tuck
The Superintendent of Public Instruction manages all 1,026 school districts operating in our state. They handle the funds that pay for teachers, administrators and programs in local school - and also work with school officials to monitor and improve academic performance.
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District 1
Ted Gaines, Republican
Tom Hallinan, Democratic
District 2
Malia Cohen, Democratic
Mark Burns, Republican
District 3
Tony Vazquez, Democratic
G. Rick Marshall, Republican
Board of Equalization representatives collect sales, fuel, tobacco taxes and other fees that provide funding for programs and services in our communities.
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