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Voter Guide
CA Statewide Primary Election Ballot - June 2, 2026
Endorsements are CADEM (California Democratic Party)
& LACDP (Los Angeles County Democratic Party)
unless identified as TDC (Torrance Democratic Club)
which is an endorsement exclusively by the club,
or with a * which is a recommendation for voters,
solely by JimmyGow4Torrance, to SUPPORT 3 candidates
not endorsed the TDC or LACDP or CADEM.
Several races had a “NO CONSENSUS” result, or
the TDC opted to not take a position on some races,
indicated by a: (Vote For 1 Only) instruction.
For more info on races in other cities: www.LACDP.org/candidates
TORRANCE MUNICIPAL GENERAL
(General “One & done” in June - NO Nov. runoff!)
Torrance voters reject Trump MAGA candidates!
TorranceDems say NO to the MAGA 3 on June 2.
Mayor: Sharon Kalani*
Treasurer: Mike Griffiths*
Council District 1: David Kartsonis*
Council District 3: Asam Sheikh
Council District 5: Betty Lieu
City Clerk: Rebecca Poirier TDC
* Recommendation for voters to SUPPORT these candidates is solely by JimmyGow4Torrance & NOT the TDC or LACDP or CADEM.
FEDERAL
US Congress CA-36: Representative Ted Lieu
US Congress CA-43: Representative Maxine Waters
STATEWIDE
Governor: No Consensus (VOTE for 1 ONLY)
Tom Steyer, billionaire entrepreneur and former presidential candidate
Xavier Becerra, former U.S. Health & Human Services secretary and former CA Attorney General
Katie Porter, former U.S. representative representing Orange County
Matt Mahan, mayor of San Jose
Antonio Villaraigosa, former mayor of Los Angeles and former Assembly Speaker
Tony Thurmond, state superintendent of public instruction
Lieutenant Governor: No Consensus (VOTE for 1 ONLY)
Michael Tubbs
Josh Fryday
Fiona Ma
Secretary of State: Shirley Weber
Attorney General: Rob Bonta
Controller: Malia Cohen
Treasurer: No Consensus (VOTE for 1 ONLY)
Eleni Kounalakis
Anna Caballero
Tony Vazquez
Insurance Commissioner: No Consensus (VOTE for 1 ONLY)
Ben Allen
Jane Kim
Steven Bradford
Patrick Wolff
Superintendent of Public Instruction: No Consensus (VOTE for 1 ONLY)
Al Muratsuchi
Anthony Rendon
Josh Newman
Nichelle M. Henderson
Richard Barrera
Board of Equalization Member (3rd District):
(VOTE for 1 ONLY)
Samuel P. Sukaton
Mike Gipson
STATE LEGISLATIVE
State Senator, 24th:
(VOTE for 1 ONLY)
John Erickson
Dr. Sion Roy
Mike Newhouse
Eric Alegria
Brian Goldsmith
Ellen Evans
State Assemblymember, 66th: No Consensus (VOTE for 1 ONLY)
Paul Seo
Sara Deen
Scott Houston
Shannon Ross
MEASURE ER
Essential Services Restoration Act for Los Angeles County General Sales Tax Measure
SUPPORT - YesOnER.LA
Shall the measure to help our community address severe federal cuts enacted by the President and Congress; reduce the loss of essential services, including healthcare for County residents; reduce the risk of closing the County's four public hospitals and numerous clinics, and significant healthcare provider layoffs and other service cuts by enacting a 1/2 percent (0.5%) general sales tax for 5 years, generating approximately $1 billion annually, with independent audits, be adopted?
COUNTY
Assessor: Jeff Prang
Sheriff: Robert Luna
Superior Court Judge (~201 Offices / 11 contested seats)
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Office No. 2
TAL K. VALBUENA Deputy District Attorney
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Office No. 14
IRENE LEE Deputy District Attorney
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Office No. 64
MARIA GHOBADI Deputy District Attorney
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Office No. 65
JUSTIN ALLEN CLAYTON Deputy Public Defender TDC
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Office No. 66
CHERYL C. TURNER TDC
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Office No. 81
DAVID WALGREN Judge of the Superior Court TDC
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Office No. 87
DAVID DEJUTE Law Professor/Attorney
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Office No. 116
PAUL A. THOMPSON Deputy District Attorney
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Office No. 176
ZACHARY SMITH Deputy Public Defender
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Office No. 181
RYAN DIBBLE Superior Court Commissioner
JUDGE OF THE SUPERIOR COURT Office No. 131 (VOTE for 1 ONLY)
DONNA TRYFMAN Deputy Public Defender TDC
DAVID ROSS Deputy Alternate Public Defender TDC
Printable Voter Guide
Upcoming Elections
June 2, 2026
City Council Elections for Districts 1, 3, 5
Torrance Mayoral Election
Assembly District 66 Primary
Senate District 24 Primary
Nov. 3, 2026
Torrance School Board Elections for Areas ABC
Assembly District 66 Election
Senate District 24 Election
Endorsements
Asam Sheikh for City Council, District 3
Asam Sheikh for City Council, District 3
https://www.voteasam2026.com/
Jeffrey Prang for Los Angeles County Assessor
Jeffrey Prang for Los Angeles County Assessor
Register to Vote
The deadline to register or re-register to vote for any election is 11:59:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the 15th calendar day before that election. If you submit an application after this time, your application will still be processed for future elections.
To register online you will need:
Your California driver license or California identification card number,
The last four digits of your social security number and
Your date of birth.
Your information will be provided to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to retrieve a copy of your DMV signature.
If you do not have a California driver license or California identification card, you can still use this form to apply to register to vote by completing the online interview by 11:59:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the 15th calendar day before an election.
For more information on registering to vote you may want to visit the Secretary of State’s Frequently Asked Questions.
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