District 76 — 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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News

Assembly candidates focus on health care, education and taxes as Tuesday election nears — November 2, 2018 San Diego Union-Tribune

For First Time Since Redistricting, California’s 76th Assembly Seat Will Go To A Democrat — October 26, 2018 KPBS

Elizabeth Warren, candidate for the 76th California Assembly District, on the issues — October 12, 2018 San Diego Union-Tribune

Tasha Boerner Horvath, candidate for 76th State Assembly District, on the issues — October 12, 2018 San Diego Union-Tribune

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Tasha Boerner Horvath

Democratic

City Councilmember / Businesswoman

Top 3 Priorities

FULLY FUNDING PUBLIC SCHOOLS: I am a mother and former...
STRONG NEIGHBORHOODS: I will strengthen our unique...
PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT: Earlier this year, I helped...

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Elizabeth Warren

Democratic

Journalist, Community Advocate, Organizer

Top 3 Priorities

Guaranteed Healthcare for All. SB 562, the Healthy...
We must solve California's housing emergency. Communities...
Increased investment in K-12 public schools and public...

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Tasha Boerner Horvath

Democratic

City Councilmember/Businesswoman

79,769 votes (54.6%)Winning

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My Top 3 Priorities

FULLY FUNDING PUBLIC SCHOOLS: I am a mother and former PTA leader strongly supported by local teachers because I am committed to fully funding our public schools, expanding access to after-school programs, and making community college tuition free.
STRONG NEIGHBORHOODS: I will strengthen our unique communities, by maintaining fast emergency response times, ensuring funding for safe roads for all users, incentivizing affordable housing and supporting law enforcement policies that increase trust.
PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT: Earlier this year, I helped create the most ambitions climate action plan in San Diego County. I will fight to protect our coastlines, invest in renewable energy technologies, and keep our air and water clean.

Experience

Profession:City Councilmember / Businesswoman

City Councilmember, City of Encinitas (2016–current)

Owner and Designer, Maya and Me Handmade - a handmade, sensory-friendly clothing for little girls (2015–current)

City Councilmember, City of Encinitas — Elected position (2016–current)

Planning Commissioner, Old Encinitas, City of Encinitas — Appointed position (2015–2016)

Senior Communications Manager, INTO University Partnerships - an international higher education company (2013–2014)

Senior Communications Manager, Deutsche Telekom/T-Mobile International - an international Global Fortune 500 company (2006–2012)

Manager and Owner, 2B Designs -- A boutique communications agency serving non-profits, international organizations and businesses (2000–2006)

Education

Claremont Graduate University — A.B.D., Political Science (2003)

Claremont Graduate University — M.A., International Studies (1998)

University of California, Berkeley — B.A., Political Science (1995)

Community Activities

Vice President of Programs, Paul Ecke Central Elementary School P.T.A. (2015–2016)

Head of the Traffic and Safety Committee, Paul Ecke Central Elementary School P.T.A. (2015–2016)

Biography

I am a City Councilmember, former PTA leader, businesswoman, mother, and third-generation North County resident. Prior to my election to the Encinitas City Council in 2016, I served as a member of the city’s planning commission. Professionally, I have worked for global Fortune 500 companies, non-profits, and higher education institutions. In response to my daughter’s struggle with sensory process disorder, I started a business designing sensory-friendly clothing for little girls.

I earned an A.B.D. in Political Science and a M.A. in International Studies from Claremont Graduate University Institute of Politics and Policy. I received my B.A. in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley.

My husband and I are the proud parents of two children.

Who supports this candidate?

Elected Officials (13)

Who gave money to this candidate?

Contributions

Total money raised: $583,991

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

California Teachers Association

$17,600

SEIU California

$17,600

State Building & Construction Trades Council of California

$17,600

Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters

$11,500

United Domestic Workers of America

$10,000

More information about contributions

By State:

California 93.97%

District of Columbia 3.35%

Arizona 0.35%

Florida 0.35%

Tennessee 0.35%

Texas 0.35%

Other 1.29%

By Size:

Large contributions (98.64%)

Small contributions (1.36%)

By Type:

From organizations (81.00%)

From individuals (19.00%)

Source: MapLight analysis of data from the California Secretary of State.

Candidate Contact Info

Website: tasha4assembly.com

Twitter Page

Email - tasha@tasha4assembly.com

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic

Journalist/Community Advocate

66,427 votes (45.4%)

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My Top 3 Priorities

Guaranteed Healthcare for All. SB 562, the Healthy California Act, will create a single-payer system that will cover every Californian regardless of income, improve overall access, lower individual costs, and reduce the burden on employers.
We must solve California's housing emergency. Communities are stronger when we live where we work. Commuting accelerates climate change and takes a toll on our financial resources, our communities, our families, and our quality of life.
Increased investment in K-12 public schools and public school teachers and a return to California's original promise of tuition-free college, trade or technical school. We must invest in our kids--not saddle them with crushing debt.

Experience

Profession:Journalist, Community Advocate, Organizer

Freelance writer, editor, communications consultant, LW Communications (1993–current)

Digital Content Proofreader, MoveOn.org (2013–current)

Director of Communications and Campaign Outreach, People Demanding Action (social justice nonprofit) (2015–2017)

Digital Content Proofreader, Ultraviolet (2014–2015)

Staff Writer, South Bend Tribune (1979–1981)

Education

Indiana University, South Bend — Bachelors, English, writing concentration (journalism) (1992)

Who supports this candidate?

Featured Endorsements

Organizations (1)

Americans for Democratic Action (organization founded by Eleanor Roosevelt)

Who gave money to this candidate?

Contributions

Total money raised: $100,917

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

Employees of Strelitzia Ventures

$5,250

Crotty Consulting, Inc.

$4,400

Fund Her

$4,400

Wilco Productions

$4,350

Employees of Singleton Law Firm

$3,600

More information about contributions

By State:

California 94.80%

Indiana 3.26%

Louisiana 1.21%

Michigan 0.36%

Other 0.36%

By Size:

Large contributions (81.96%)

Small contributions (18.04%)

By Type:

From organizations (22.10%)

From individuals (77.90%)

Source: MapLight analysis of data from the California Secretary of State.

Videos (1)

Policy Positions

California's Elizabeth Warren: my story, and what I want to do for my neighbors.

— May 27, 2018 Elizaberh Warren for Assembly 2018

The video tells the story of how and why I became an activist, the issues that I'm passionate about, why I'm running for office, what I plan to do if elected, and why my neighbors in the district should vote for me.

Candidate Contact Info

Website: lizwarren4ca.com

Facebook Page

Twitter Page

Email - Liz@LizWarren4CA.com

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