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This election cycle, AGC of California took support positions on three measures that were placed on the ballot by the California Legislature and that directly impact construction: Propositions 2, 4 and 5.


California’s 2024 General Election: What’s on the Ballot


BY FELIPE FUENTES A


s we approach the general election on November 5, 2024, California is buzzing with antic-


ipation over which political party will shape the future of the nation. Whether it’s a continuation of the Democratic administration to be led by Vice President Kamala Harris or a return to former President Donald Trump, this election promises to boost voter participation across the Golden State. California’s elections will include


several key competitive races. All of California’s 52 U.S. House seats, one U.S. Senate seat, all seats in the California State Assembly, and the odd-numbered seats in the California State Senate are up for election. Several U.S. House districts are ex-


pected to be highly competitive. Dem- ocrats are targeting four Republican incumbents in districts that Joe Biden won in 2020: Mike Garcia (27th), Young Kim (40th), Ken Calvert (41st), and Mi- chelle Steel (45th). Additionally, Republicans John Duarte (13th) and David Valadao (22nd) are de-


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fending seats in Biden-won districts. Tese races could be crucial in determining control of the House of Representatives. In the California Legislature, there


are about 13 competitive state legislative races where Republicans and moderate Democrats are facing challenges from progressive Democrats. These races are important, as they will impact the balance of power in the legislature and influence the passage of key policies. It should be noted that the AGC of


California Political Action Committee has been engaged in supporting candi- dates – directly and through independent expenditures – who understand the need for investment in resilient infrastructure. Some of the most contested legislative


races are between incumbent Repub- licans facing Democratic challengers.


In the Assembly, these races include: • Assembly District 47 - Republican Greg Wallis faces a rematch against Democrat Christy Holstege. Wallis narrowly won by 85 votes in 2022, and this race is expected to be a close


contest again.


• Assembly District 7 - Republican Josh Hoover, who won by less than 1% in 2022, is being challenged by Citrus Heights Council member Porsche Middleton.


In the State Senate: • Senate District 23 - Republican Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh is defending her seat against Democrat Lisa Middleton, a Palm Springs council member. Tis district leans Republican but is competitive due to demographic shifts and fundraising efforts by both sides.


Te general election is also likely to


draw significant attention from powerful interest groups eager to harness this heightened voter turnout. With strategic funding, these groups can inf luence policy through California’s ballot mea- sure process. Tis mechanism of direct democracy allows proponents to propose new laws or constitutional amendments directly to the electorate, bypassing the traditional legislative process.


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