2018 California Attorney General election
The 2018 California Attorney General election was held on November 6, 2018, to elect the Attorney General of California. 2014 election winner Kamala Harris was elected to the United States Senate during the 2016 Senate elections; incumbent Democratic Attorney General, Xavier Becerra won election to a full term.
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County results Becerra: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Bailey: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | ||||||||||||||||
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Primary
Democratic Party
Declared
- Xavier Becerra, incumbent Attorney General of California and former U.S. Representative[1][2]
- Dave Jones, California Insurance Commissioner[3][4][2]
Republican Party
Declared
- Steven Bailey, retired El Dorado County Superior Court Judge[5]
- Eric Early, Managing Partner of Early Sullivan Wright Gizer & McRae LLP.[2][6]
Withdrawn
- Michael A. Ramos, District Attorney for San Bernardino County, California[7][8]
Peace and Freedom Party
Declared
- Adriane Bracciale, criminal defense attorney in the Inland Empire[9]
Endorsements
Steven Bailey |
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Cabinet-level officials U.S. Representatives
State-level officials
Local-level officials
Individuals
Organizations
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Xavier Becerra |
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U.S. Representatives
State-level officials
State Senators
State Assembly members
Local-level officials
Organizations |
Eric Early |
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Individuals
Organizations |
Dave Jones |
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U.S. Representatives
State-level officials
Local-level officials
California Democratic Party leaders
Organizations
Newspapers
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Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Xavier Becerra (D) |
Steven Bailey (R) |
Eric Early (R) |
Dave Jones (D) |
Undecided |
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Gravis Marketing | May 4–5, 2018 | 525 | 28% | 21% | 10% | 10% | 31% |
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Xavier Becerra (incumbent) | 3,024,611 | 45.8% | |
Republican | Steven Bailey | 1,615,859 | 24.5% | |
Democratic | Dave Jones | 1,017,427 | 15.4% | |
Republican | Eric Early | 943,071 | 14.3% | |
Total votes | 6,600,968 | 100% |
General election
Polling
Poll source | Date(s) administered |
Sample size |
Margin of error |
Xavier Becerra (D) |
Steven Bailey (R) |
Undecided |
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Gravis Marketing | October 25–26, 2018 | 743 | ± 3.6% | 52% | 34% | 14% |
Results
Becerra won the election in a landslide, even outperforming Gavin Newsom during the simultaneous gubernatorial election.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
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Democratic | Xavier Becerra (incumbent) | 7,790,743 | 63.57% | +6.08% | |
Republican | Steven Bailey | 4,465,587 | 36.43% | -6.08% | |
Total votes | 12,256,330 | 100.00% | N/A | ||
Democratic hold |
References
- "Essential Politics: Rep. Xavier Becerra to be next state attorney general, Pelosi wins another term as Democratic leader". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 0458-3035. Retrieved 2016-12-30.
- "Candidates & Elected Officials". Secretary of State of California. n.d. Retrieved April 26, 2016.
- "Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones to run for attorney general". Sacramento Bee. October 1, 2015. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
- "They're Off and Running for 2018". Fox and Hounds Daily. Retrieved November 11, 2016.
- "JUDGE STEVEN BAILEY (RET.) ANNOUNCES CAMPAIGN FOR CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL". Highland Community News. October 17, 2017.
- https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/344415-la-lawyer-running-for-attorney-general-s-office
- "DA Mike Ramos touts experience in attorney general bid". San Bernardino Sun. August 1, 2015. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
- Cadelago, Christopher (March 14, 2017). "Republican Mike Ramos pulls out of attorney general's race; will run for re-election". The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved March 14, 2017.
- "Election 2018: The Peace & Freedom Party Candidates". December 18, 2017. Retrieved January 8, 2018.
- https://www.dailyrepublic.com/solano-news/fairfield/former-us-attorney-general-meese-backs-bailey-in-run-for-state-ag/
- Steven Bailey. "This endorsement is a sure sign of our campaign's growing momentum. I'm on the campaign trail every day to earn the support of state and local leaders like Tom. Endorse our campaign today and become part of the movement to make a difference for California!". Twitter.
- Steven Bailey. "Longtime California State Legislator and former U.S. Congressman Ernie Konnyu has endorsed me!". Twitter.
- Steven Bailey. "Thank you, @RepLaMalfa for your endorsement, and thank you for your courageous #conservative #leadership in both the California State Legislature and now the U.S. Congress!". Twitter.
- https://www.baileyforag.com/endorsements/
- "RAGA Chairman Leslie Rutledge Endorses Judge Bailey". Bailey For AG. June 7, 2018.
- Steven Bailey. "I am honored to have the support of @PollyDad, Mike Reynolds, and Bill Jones as I seek the office of Attorney General. They have never given up the fight for #justice since the tragic murders of their daughters, Kimber Reynolds and Polly Hannah Klaas". Twitter.
- "HARKEY ENDORSES JUDGE STEVEN BAILEY (RET.) FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL". highlandnews.net. November 30, 2017.
- Steven Bailey. "Honored to earn the support of conservative @JoelAndersonCA joining his colleagues @SenateRepCaucus Chair @CASenatorJim, @TedGaines, and @JohnMWMoorlach". Twitter.
- Steven Bailey. "I'm greatly honored to earn the support of Senator @JohnMWMoorlach Moorlach has always been a courageous voice for common sense in Orange County and the state capitol and having him lend that voice to our #campaign is highly encouraging". Twitter.
- "SENATOR JIM NIELSEN ENDORSES JUDGE STEVEN BAILEY (RET.) FOR CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL". baileyforag.com. November 28, 2017.
- Steven Bailey. "Endorsed by Assemblyman @Phillip ChenCA #caleg #California #politics #2018elections #Judge4AG". Twitter.
- Steven Bailey. "Former Senate Minority Leader @BobHuff99 Backs Judge Bailey in AG Race #Judge4AG". Twitter.
- Steven Bailey. "Thank you @CityofFresno @MayorLeeBrand for endorsing #Judge4AG in the race for California Attorney General #caag Your service to your city continues to inspire me to fight for the Californians who fear their voices aren't being heard in #Sacramento. I will serve ALL CALIFORNIANS!". Twitter.
- "County Sheriffs Unite In Support of Judge Bailey". Bailey For AG. May 1, 2018.
- "SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY DAN DOW ENDORSES JUDGE STEVEN BAILEY". Bailey For AG. May 1, 2018.
- "Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones Endorses Judge Steven Bailey (Ret.) for Attorney General". Bailey For AG. July 9, 2018.
- Steven Bailey. "humbled and grateful to have Dr. John Eastman's endorsement. I swore an oath to uphold the U.S. Constitution and the Constitution of the State of California as a Superior Court Judge and I will to continue to live by that oath in defense of every Californian's rights as AG". Twitter.
- Steven Bailey. "See why @RonNehring has endorsed my campaign #California Attorney General! Let's take back this important seat!". Twitter.
- "Michael Reagan Endorses Judge Steven Bailey (Ret.)". Bailey For AG. May 22, 2018.
- Steven Bailey. "Thank you @CRAGOP! Californians are talking about the issues of crime and safety and we're READY FOR CHANGE!". Twitter.
- https://www.facebook.com/JudgeBaileyForAG/photos/a.1947400792197684.1073741828.1945703535700743/2024110917860004/?type=3&theater
- "THE CALIFORNIA REPUBLICAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION ENDORSES JUDGE STEVEN BAILEY". Bailey for AG. October 25, 2017.
- "Endorsed by the Lincoln Club of Orange County". Bailey For AG. April 20, 2018.
- "Judge Bailey is Endorsed by 12 County Republican Parties". Bailey For AG. March 26, 2018.
- Carlos Amezcua (May 8, 2018). "California Republicans vote to endorse Judge Bailey for Attorney General". KUSI.
- "Endorsed by the Los Angeles Police Protective League". Judge Steven Bailey for California Attorney General. May 18, 2018.
- Judge Steven Bailey (Ret.). "When it comes to protecting California families, no one knows the challenges better than our first responders. That is why it is my great honor to announce the endorsement of @aladsonline, representing more than 7,900 deputy sheriffs and investigators in Los Angeles County. #caag". Twitter.
- "California Peace Officers' Association Endorses Judge Bailey". Bailey For AG. July 2, 2018.
- Judge Steven Bailey (Ret.). "I'm incredibly honored to announce the endorsement of the National Association of Police Organizations @NAPOpolice representing more than 1,000 police units and associations and 241,000 sworn #LawEnforcement officers across America! Thank you @LAPPL for your recommendation". Twitter.
- ENDORSEMENTS
- "- California Teachers Association". www.cta.org.
- "Eric Early for California Attorney General Endorsed by Senator Joel Anderson". Eric Early for California Attorney General. January 29, 2018.
- "Senate Republican Leader Patricia Bates endorses Eric Early for CA State Attorney General". OC Politics Blog. January 23, 2018.
- "Eric Early for Attorney General Endorsed by Assistant Assembly Republican Leader Phillip Chen". Eric Early for California Attorney General. February 20, 2018.
- "Former L.A. County District Attorney Steve Cooley Endorses Eric Early for California Attorney General". Eric Early for California Attorney General. May 3, 2018.
- "Repeal The Gas Tax Leader, Talk Radio Host Carl DeMaio Endorses Eric Early for California Attorney General". Eric Early for California Attorney General. May 11, 2018.
- "Former Assemblyman David Hadley Endorses Eric Early for California Attorney General". Eric Early for California Attorney General. March 14, 2018.
- "Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens Endorses Eric Early for Attorney General". Eric Early for California Attorney General. April 11, 2018.
- "Eric Early for Attorney General Endorsed by Congressman Darrell Issa". Eric Early for California Attorney General. March 8, 2018.
- "Eric Early Endorsed by Former LA County Supervisor Don Knabe for California Attorney General". Eric Early for California Attorney General. January 4, 2018.
- "Lassen County District Attorney Stacey Montgomery Endorses Eric Early for California Attorney General". Eric Early for California Attorney General. May 23, 2018.
- "Former L.A. County District Attorney Robert Philibosian Endorses Eric Early for Attorney General". Eric Early for California Attorney General. May 22, 2018.
- "California Attorney General Candidate Eric Early Endorsed by Former Secretary of State George P. Shultz". Eric Early for California Attorney General. January 4, 2018.
- "Eric Early for California Attorney General Endorsed by Senator Jeff Stone". Eric Early for California Attorney General. February 12, 2018.
- "Eric Early for California Attorney General Endorsed by Senator Scott Wilk". Eric Early for California Attorney General. February 6, 2018.
- "KFI-AM Talk Radio Hosts "John & Ken" Endorse Eric Early for California Attorney General". Eric Early for California Attorney General. May 9, 2018.
- "Congress of California Republicans Endorses Eric Early for Attorney General". Eric Early for California Attorney General. April 23, 2018.
- ENDORSEMENTS
- "Editorial: Dave Jones would be best-balanced attorney general". San Jose Mercury News. April 19, 2018.
- "Editorial: Dave Jones would be best-balanced attorney general". East Bay Times. April 19, 2018.
- "Endorsements: Kim and Leno for mayor. Mandelman for supervisor. Eastin for governor. Yes on F, No on H". San Francisco Bay Guardian. May 2, 2018.
- "Statement of Vote" (PDF). California Secretary of State. Retrieved July 20, 2018.
- "Attorney General - Statewide Results". California Secretary of State. Archived from the original on November 29, 2018. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
External links
Official campaign websites