State Assembly, District 19

Why does this race matter? 

This district includes large parts of San Francisco to northern San Mateo County. The incumbent, Democratic Assemblymember Phil Ting, is termed out of office. Roughly 43% of eligible voters in the district are Asian. Some see the outcome of this contest as important to maintaining political representation for Asian Americans, while others prioritize electing the person they think will be most effective in Sacramento, irrespective of racial background.

What does a state Assembly member do?

State Assembly members represent their communities at the California Legislature in Sacramento. The 80 members of the state Assembly write and vote on state bills, serve on policy committees and vote on the annual state budget. The winner of this race will serve a two-year term.

Candidates

For Lee

• Jane Kim, former supervisor, San Francisco 
• Mark Leno, former state Senator and Assembly member 
• Anthony Rendon, state Assembly member
• Phil Ting, state Assembly member

For Stefani

• Kevin Mullin, U.S. representative
• Gavin Newsom, governor, California
• Nancy Pelosi, U.S. representative
• Robert Rivas, speaker, state Assembly

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