which republican for ca attorney general is higher in the polls

by Prof. Hellen Lehner 4 min read

Are Democrats or Republicans more common in California?

In California, registered Democrats outnumber Republicans by a wide margin, with Democrats making up about 46.7% of the state's roughly 22 million voters, compared to Republicans comprising 23.9% of the state's registered voters.

Who won the California Republican Party endorsement for governor?

State Sen. Brian Dahle (R-Bieber), seen here on the Senate floor at the state Capitol in 2019, won the California Republican Party endorsement for governor on Sunday after multiple rounds of balloting. (Robert Gourley / Los Angeles Times)

Should you apply for the California Attorney General’s office?

Career-minded go-getters are especially encouraged to apply. Past attorneys general have gone on to successful careers at the governor’s mansion, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the White House . There has been a lot of recent turnover at the California Department of Justice.

Who is California’s new Attorney General and first Filipino American?

Gov. Gavin Newsom tapped Bonta last year to be the first Filipino American to serve as California attorney general after then-Atty. Gen. Xavier Becerra was appointed U.S. Health and Human Services secretary.

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Candidates and election results

Note: The following list includes official candidates only. Ballotpedia defines official candidates as people who:

Past elections

Incumbent Xavier Becerra defeated Steven Bailey in the general election for Attorney General of California on November 6, 2018.

When is the California primary election?

A primary election is scheduled for June 7, 2022. Under California law, all candidates appear on the same ballot under a nonpartisan blanket primary, with the top two finishers advancing to the general election.

When will Rob Bonta be elected?

Incumbent Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta was appointed to the office on April 23, 2021, following the resignation of Xavier Becerra to become the U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services. He has announced his intention to run for election to a full term.

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Candidates and Election Results

  • The primary will occur on June 7, 2022. The general election will occur on November 8, 2022. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
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Past Elections

  • 2018
    1. 1.1. See also: California Attorney General election, 2018
  • 2014
    1. 1.1. See also: California attorney general election, 2014
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Election Analysis

  • Click the tabs below to view information about demographics, past elections, and partisan control of the state. 1. Presidential elections- Information about presidential elections in the state. 2. Statewide elections- Information about recent U.S. Senate and gubernatorial elections in the state. 3. State partisanship- The partisan makeup of the state's congressional delegation and state go…
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