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California State AssemblyCandidate for District 78

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Chris Ward

Democratic
Member of the Assembly, Dist. 78
118,215 votes (68.6%)Winning
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My Top 3 Priorities

  • Housing
  • Climate
  • Water

Experience

Experience

Profession:Assembly Member
Assembly Member, California State Assembly — Elected position (2020–current)
City Council Member, City of San Diego — Elected position (2016–2020)
Chief of Staff, California State Senate / Assembly (2008–2016)
Environmental Planner, EDAW (2006–2008)

Education

Harvard Kennedy School Masters Public Policy, Urban Planning (2006)
Johns Hopkins University BA (1998)

Who gave money to this candidate?

Contributions

Total money raised: $795,542

Top contributors that gave money to support the candidate, by organization:

1
California Teachers Association
$19,400
1
SEIU California
$19,400
2
California State Council of Laborers
$14,550
3
CA Nurses Assoc. PAC (CNA-PAC) - SCC
$14,200
4
American Federation Of Teachers Guild, Local 1931
$9,800
4
Anheuser-Busch InBev
$9,800
4
Barona Band of Mission Indians
$9,800
4
California Dental Association
$9,800
4
Consumer Attorneys PAC
$9,800
4
LGBT Caucus Leadership Fund
$9,800
4
Employees of Meritage Group LP
$9,800
4
National Union of Healthcare Workers
$9,800
4
Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians
$9,800
4
Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians
$9,800

More information about contributions

By State:

California 84.17%
Minnesota 2.11%
District of Columbia 1.95%
Massachusetts 1.41%
Other 10.36%
84.17%10.36%

By Size:

Large contributions (99.98%)
Small contributions (0.02%)
99.98%

By Type:

From organizations (89.92%)
From individuals (10.08%)
89.92%10.08%
Source: MapLight analysis of data from the California Secretary of State.

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