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District 77 — California State Assembly
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About this office
State assembly members introduce and vote on new laws, hold hearings, and draft the state budget. They are elected to two-year terms.
For this office, only the two candidates who get the most votes in the primary election advance to the general election. The two candidates may be from the same political party.
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My Top 3 Priorities
Public safety
Economic development
Education
Experience
Experience
Profession:Assemblymember
Councilmember, City of San Diego — Elected position (2000–2008)
Education
California Western School of Law — JD (1994)
University of California, Santa Barbara — BA (1991)
Who gave money to this candidate?
Contributions
Total money raised: $743,609
Top contributors that gave money to support the candidate, by organization:
1
California Medical Association
$11,400
2
California Professional Firefighters
$10,500
3
California Association of Realtors
$9,000
4
Employees of American Commercial Equities
$8,400
4
AT&T
$8,400
4
California Association of Physician Groups (CAPG)
$8,400
4
California Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians
$8,400
4
California Correctional Peace Officers Association
$8,400
4
California Dental Association
$8,400
4
Chevron
$8,400
4
Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians
$8,400
4
Philip Morris USA
$8,400
4
The Doctors Company
$8,400
4
Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians
$8,400
More information about contributions
By State:
California 76.78%
District of Columbia 3.30%
Illinois 2.69%
New Jersey 2.09%
Other 15.14%
By Size:
Large contributions (99.96%)
Small contributions (0.04%)
By Type:
From organizations (96.85%)
From individuals (3.15%)
Source: MapLight analysis of data from the California Secretary of State.
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My Top 3 Priorities
Improve on Covered Ca to decrease the cost for working people, pass responsible Gun Safety Laws, and pass commonsense legislation to conserve our land, air and natural resources.
Protect a woman's right to reproductive care
Insure that California has affordable housing in all cities and counties.
Who gave money to this candidate?
Contributions
Total money raised: $11,169
Top contributors that gave money to support the candidate, by organization:
1
Community Engagement Resources
$3,100
2
California Democratic Party
$2,176
3
California Federation of Teachers
$1,000
4
Employees of City of Escondido
$500
4
Employees of LYNX Marketing & Promotions
$500
4
National Women's Political Caucus
$500
More information about contributions
By State:
California 100.00%
By Size:
Large contributions (92.05%)
Small contributions (7.95%)
By Type:
From organizations (68.88%)
From individuals (31.12%)
Source: MapLight analysis of data from the California Secretary of State.
