}) display: inline-block; So some voters who were to pick a state senator in 2022 are now in new districts and won't get a chance until 2024. align-items: center; Its not OK for people to be living in tents. z-index:1; Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $261,779 on average. Janet Nguyen defeated Kim Carr in the general election for California State Senate District 36 on November 8, 2022. The general election for the California Senate will take place on Nov. 8, 2022. . clearInterval(nTimer); Kerr is in a distant third with $115,874 in reported donations. color: #6db24f; Catherine Blakespear is one of three candidates running for a seat in the California State Senate District 38, Matt Gunderson is one of three candidates running for a seat in the California State Senate District 38, Joe Kerr is one of three candidates running for a seat in the California State Senate District 38, Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceSign Up For Our NewslettersSite Map, Copyright 2023, The San Diego Union-Tribune |, Catherine Blakespear, Matt Gunderson and Joe Kerr, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, The San Diego Union-Tribune Editorial Board, 2022 election: Q&A with Catherine Blakespear, California State Senate District 38 candidate, 2022 election: Q&A with Matt Gunderson, California State Senate District 38 candidate, 2022 election: Q&A with Joe Kerr, California State Senate District 38 candidate. } width: 43%; font-style: italic; .race_header.green { } event.srcElement.innerText = '[hide]'; } } font-weight: bold; .mw-content-ltr td.votebox-results-cell--text, } But despite that, over the past two years, crime has increased here and across the entire country, which concerns me and is something I am focused on reversing by working alongside many elected officials throughout the state. The mayor believes a major move is needed to have impact on climate change. .results_row.winner { .votebox_legend .non_result_row { For additional information on current Senate districts click here. } } Blakespear also ran for election to the California State Senate to represent District 36. The plan also envisions that transit will be free for all riders within the decade. Kerr suggested the state can engage NGOs and their own agencies to help withservices like rides to job fairs, temporary housing and California ID card applications to help someone get back on their feet. div.oneoff-scrollbox.regular { height:400px; overflow:scroll; margin:20px; padding:10px; border:1px solid gray; } Q: How do you strike a balance between reducing the states dependency on fossil fuels and addressing energy affordability issues, including the high cost of gasoline? Blakespear, 46, has worked as a news reporter and an attorney. .non_result_row div { top: 0px; padding-bottom: 5px; padding-left: 0; letter-spacing: 0.03em; } a[aria-expanded=false] .fa-chevron-down { display: none; } } border-collapse: collapse !important; position: absolute; }. Ballot measures, Who represents me? It doesnt alleviate the pain. State executives | .inner_percentage.Democratic { Meet the candidates for California State Senate, District 38 padding-bottom: 3px; .leg-infobox-flex-box-col { } Matt Gunderson and Catherine Blakespear defeated Joe Kerr in the primary for California State Senate District 38 on June 7, 2022. color: white; max-height: 580px; The general election was held on November 4, 2014. .cftable th { background-color: #db0000; .inner_percentage { Now What? position: absolute; https://ballotpedia.org/wiki/index.php?title=California_State_Senate_District_38&oldid=9067106, Pages using DynamicPageList3 parser function, Conflicts in school board elections, 2021-2022, Special Congressional elections (2023-2024), 2022 Congressional Competitiveness Report, State Executive Competitiveness Report, 2022, State Legislative Competitiveness Report, 2022, Partisanship in 2022 United States local elections. a.communitylink { color:black; font-weight:bold; } The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Q: What would you do to address the surging gas prices in California? .cftable td { @media only screen and (max-width: 600px) { Blakespear declined to answer a question that asked her to rank herself on an ideological scale of 1-10, with one being far left. 42.3%. position: absolute; }, 100); } } } .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h5.votebox-header-election-type { As for COVID-19 vaccines and government policy, Blakespear supports comprehensive mandates, Kerr supports limited mandates and Gunderson supports no mandates. . Complementing our firefighters," Kerr said. background-color: #ccc; In terms of her primary fight with Kerr, Blakespear got a boost with an endorsement from the California Democratic Party. width: 35px !important; text-align: center; p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} --progress-bar: #f0a236; I support the CAL Court idea, which is basically saying that people are literally dying and killing themselves on our streets, and we need to be able to move them into treatment, even if its against their will, Blakespear said. position: relative; There are two candidates running for this four-year term: Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear, a Democrat, and small business owner Matt Gunderson, a Republican. The state Senate map enacted after the 2020 census will fully take effect after the 2024 elections. She also occasionally teaches community college and writes nonfiction, with her co-authored book Stealing from the Worlds Best Schools available now wherever books are sold. $('.pastResponses').hide(); Newsletter: Sign Up For The Latest Updates. .hideResponses { display: none;} $('.hideResponses').show(); It is currently represented by Democrat Catherine Blakespear of Encinitas. overflow-x: auto; This program helps people and hurts no one. 1 priority for all levels of government. vertical-align: middle; (function() { Today, Encinitas is the only city in the county that gets 100 percent renewable energy as the default. .mw-body #mw-content-text th.votebox-results-cell--text { display: none; .leg-hnt-title { overflow-y: hidden; from the S.J. The candidates ran unopposed in the June 8 primary elections. (function() { width: 50px; Gunderson rated himself a seven, while Kerr gave himself a five on that scale. background-color: #ccc; .leg-hnt-leadership { I will work to close those loopholes to ensure that the burden of our collective responsibilities is shouldered in a way that is fair. background-color: #6db24f; .votebox-results-cell--check { width: 50%; California State Senate District 38 - Ballotpedia Brooke joined the Orange County Register in January 2013, covering local communities, cannabis and politics before starting on the environment beat for SCNG in July 2022. As mayor, Ive been working and succeeding at providing more housing options, including creating a housing plan that provides for low-income housing, cracking down on illegal vacation rentals, streamlining the permit process for ADUs (accessory dwelling units or granny flats), and ensuring that our planning commissioners follow housing laws. .quote-icons { As for government policies to tackle climate change, both Blakespear and Kerr said much more aggressive policies are needed while Gunderson supports slighty more aggressive policies. padding-left: 8px; .outer_percentage { .votebox-results-metadata-p { Her current term ends on December 7, 2026. p.survey-response {margin-left:10px;} letter-spacing: 0.03em; font-weight: 300; padding-left: 2px; margin-bottom: 4px; margin-top: 1px; Q: What, if anything, should the state do to make mass transit a viable option for commuters? He received a number of accolades during his career. Blakespear said building more housing for all income levels is necessary because it creates a vital community. margin-bottom:16px;
.cftable { .inner_percentage.CrossFiled { justify-content: center; overflow: hidden; A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. margin-top: 16px; The district. background-color: grey; If so, which ones? As a result, an area may be represented by two Senators, or may not be represented by any Senator, during the 2023-24 legislative session. }) California's 38th State Senate district is one of 40 California State Senate districts. position: relative; 38th State Senate District candidates (left to right) Catherine Blakespear, Joe Kerr and Matt Gunderson. She did not appear on the ballot for the primary on June 7, 2022. The district encompasses much of coastal San Diego County and Southern Orange County, including suburban and rural areas. color: white; table.census-table { if(document.getElementsByClassName("reference").length==0) if(document.getElementById('Footnotes')!==null) document.getElementById('Footnotes').parentNode.style.display = 'none'; .succession-table th, .succession-table tr { .votebox-results-cell--number { U.S. President | width: 100%; } margin-bottom:16px; } height: 50px; Opinion: California is facing an auto insurance coverage crisis, partly due to distracted driving. Now I am the president of the Unique Ladies Car Club in San Diego. background-color: #db0000; $(".collapse-all").on('click', () => { margin-top: 0px; border-top: 1px solid #aaa; margin-bottom: 0px; 1 priority, as its the No. Candidates who raised money in contributions earned $261,779 on average. He sits on a regional water quality control board and said drought conditions fuel more wildfires. } font-weight: 200; 2023 Virginia Senate election - Wikipedia margin: 8px auto; height: 22px; University of Utah, S.J. margin-bottom: 5px; font-size: .9em; .electionsectionheading { width: 100%; margin-bottom: -2px !important; font-weight: 300; } The desalination plant in Carlsbad, which produces 7 percent to 10 percent of our countys fresh water, is an example of an investment that recognized the need for water independence and water reliability. 29, 2022 District 38 Republican Primary .results_row td { position: relative; $('.hideResponses').hide(); overflow-x: scroll; .question-scroll-container { Cities | padding-right: 2px; She was elected to serve as the mayor of the City of Encinitas in 2016. height: 22px; } , See also:California State Senate elections, 2022. Democratic Rep. Colin Allred is planning to announce a run against Sen. Ted Cruz as soon as this week, according to two people familiar with his plans. margin-bottom: -2px !important; } position: relative; .hideResponses { display: none;} margin: 0 !important; . Do you want a spreadsheet of this type of data? Art. padding-top: 5px; When it comes to a proposed ban on offshore oil drilling, its Blakespear and Gunderson who support the idea and Kerr who opposes it. top: -1px; padding-top: 8px; font-style: italic; Governments should learn the lessons they can from this pandemic, and hopefully we will never experience anything like COVID-19 again. @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { top: 0px; School districts | float:right; .race_header.libertarian { } background-color: #003388; As you know, voting in the 2022 general election is underway, and today were talking about California State Senate District 38. .leg-hnt-hide { display: inline-block; In Encinitas, we joined with other cities, including the city of San Diego, to form a community choice aggregation program, and now all residents and businesses in Encinitas have 100 percent renewable energy as the default energy source for nearly the same cost per month as San Diego Gas & Electric. .results_row td:first-child { $('.showResponses').on('click', () => { .inner_percentage, .inner_percentage.Nonpartisan, .inner_percentage.Independent, .inner_percentage.Constitution, .inner_percentage.unknown { .results_row { margin-bottom: 0; .electionsectionheading { Longtime officeholders, newcomer in race for California Senate District 36 overflow: hidden; What more, if anything, should be done to reduce gun violence in California? I support a number of other criminal justice reform initiatives, including community diversion programs such as substance use counseling, mental health treatment, job training and victim awareness classes as alternative sentencing options. Redistricting 2020-2022 See also: Redistricting in California after the 2020 census The California Citizens Redistricting Commission voted 14-0 in favor of a new state Assembly and Senate district maps on December 20, 2021, and delivered those maps to the secretary of state on December 27, 2021. $('.collapse').collapse('hide'); .votebox_legend { Im proud that Encinitas was the first city in San Diego County to negotiate a vaccine mandate with its city workforce. .key-messages li {margin-bottom: 10px;} There were no incumbents in this race. .leg-hnt-leadership > div { Kristi Stone : 5.4%: 15,185: Total Votes: 281,838: Campaign contributions. What immediate steps should California lawmakers be taking to address it? "And we have to accept that some of these communities are built and they exist.". 2022 California State Senate - District 38 Election Results - USA Today We may have disagreements on policy from time to time, but not in the love we have for our state and our community. $('.pastResponses').hide(); } } box-sizing: border-box; Further, the state constitution mandates that "to the extent possible, [districts] must preserve the geographic integrity of cities, counties, neighborhoods and communities of interest." @media screen and (max-width: 350px) { } border-right: 1px solid #ddd; .race_header.democratic { Heres what you need to know. .percentage_number { We need to look at all the areas we emit carbon and make them more efficient and carbon-neutral, including how we light our buildings, transport people and goods, raise farm animals, manage our trash and plastic pollution, and manufacture goods. display: block; California legislators assume office the first Monday in the December following their election. width: 100%; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; There are two Democrats Catherine Blakespear . .answers-container { Districts must also "encourage compactness." color: #888; .results_row td:first-child { line-height: 1.5em; float: left; $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { Its not OK for the folks living in them and its not OK for the pedestrians, renters, homeowners and businesses nearby. .cftotal { Democrat Catherine Blakespear, left, and Republican Matt Gunderson are candidates for the State Senate's open 38th District seat covering southern Orange County and northern San Diego County. padding-left: 0; .non_result_row { During my time as chair, SANDAG completed the Blue Line trolley extension on-time and under-budget, finishing one of the largest infrastructure projects in San Diego County history. font-size: 12px; padding-left: 10px; Those businesses, he says, have created more than 185 local jobs. These geographic areas are referred to as deferred. However, the Senate wants to ensure that anyone living in a deferred area is still represented by a California State Senator and therefore has been assigned a Senator to represent them until the next election occurs in 2 years. font-size: 12px; padding-bottom: 5px; font-size:1.0em; While Kerr hasnt held office before, he touts that in his role as a labor leader he championed more than 200 pieces of public safety legislation that were signed by five governors and two presidents. He also helped negotiate substantial refunds in vehicle license fees for residents. } [15], That work has helped her win a number of awards and recognitions, including the 2020 Climate Courage Award from the Climate Action Campaign. color: #888; margin-right: 10px; padding-left: 16px; How to run for office | padding-left: 10px; } They are Encinitas Mayor Catherine Blakespear and retired fire captain Joe Kerr, both Democrats, and small business owner Matt Gunderson, a Republican. .race_footer { display: table; Gunderson said adding density to single-family-home neighborhoods is disruptive. .race_header, .results_text, .results_table_container, .votebox_legend { background-color: #ccf; display: inline; border-bottom: 1px solid gray; $('.collapse').collapse('show'); break-inside: avoid-column; display: block; } p.survey-response {white-space: pre-line;} San Diego County Certifies Election Results, One of 2 Men Fatally Shot at East County House Party Was Connected to Craigslist Murder in 2011, 25-Year-Old Makes $200/Hour Without a Bachelor's Degree: I Work Less Than 6 Hours a Day', Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Elderly Woman at San Diego Church Will Stand Trial, From Birthmark' to Melanoma: Nurse Practitioner Shocked by Skin Cancer Diagnosis, Nathan Fletcher's Accuser Speaks Publicly for First Time Since Filing Lawsuit. margin-bottom: 25px; .top_disclaimer { .votebox-scroll-container { } 38th CA Senate District race intensifies with criticism, complaints var nTimer = setInterval(function() { .widget-value { background-color: #f4f4f4; } .inner_percentage.Democratic { width: 50px; .results_text { .image-candidate-thumbnail-wrapper .image-candidate-thumbnail { A Dead Man Was Elected City Attorney in Chula Vista. California State Assembly District 38 - Ballotpedia margin-top: 1em; The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 25, 2010. Senator Catherine Blakespear was elected in 2022 representing San Diego and Orange Counties. .leg-infobox-census-source { Ballotpedia features 408,501 encyclopedic articles written and curated by our professional staff of editors, writers, and researchers. .non_result_row th { We also have structural problems around our economy, where people working one minimum wage job or living on one meager Social Security check can find themselves unable to find an apartment they can afford. } Counties | .outer_percentage { background-color: grey; Catherine Blakespear, Matt Gunderson and Joe Kerr are running for California State Senate District 38. $(".expand-all").on('click', () => { .inner_percentage { } The Other Democrat: Interview with Joe Kerr, 38th District candidate clear: both; margin-bottom: 4px; text-align: left; padding-left: 0; } overflow-y: hidden; display: table; flex-direction: row; .results_table_container { column-width: 175px; font-size:1.2em; } The two candidates running are vying to replace Robert Hertzberg (D), who originally took office in the California State Assembly in 1996, and then took on two terms in the California State Senate . As the vice president of the San Dieguito Water District and a previous board member of two wastewater districts, I understand the complexities associated with recycled water and water treatment. Assemblyman Steve Bennett, D-Ventura, Cole Brocato, a Republican small business owner, and Daniel . The Mayor: Interview with Catherine Blakespear, 38th District candidate text-align: left !important; } A lack of affordable housing has contributed to a homeless population that has been increasing across the state. overflow-x: auto; margin-left: 5px; Incumbent Mark Wyland (R) defeated Gila Jones (D) and Kristi Stone (L) in the general election. --highlights-background: #d3d4d5; Encinitas was among the first cities in San Diego County to become part of community choice aggregation program, San Diego Community Power. Between learning loss and mental health issues from social isolation, there is no question about the importance of in-person education in our childrens lives. .multi-survey-header p { display: block; SAN DIEGO California residents who live in the 18th, 32nd, 38th and 40th State Senate districts will be voting for their next state senator this November. As the only woman in this race, I will continue to use my voice in Sacramento to shine a bright light on the reproductive rights of every woman in California. $('#candidate-connection-twitter-119531').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); Phone: (916) 651-4038 } I have a 100 percent rating from Planned Parenthood, and I am proud to be endorsed by NARAL Pro-Choice California for my campaign. $('.showResponses').show(); Click here to contact us for media inquiries, and please donate here to support our continued expansion. There were no incumbents in this race. Since Gunderson, whos a former car dealership owner from Ladera Ranch, is the only Republican on the ballot in a district that leans blue by just six points, its expected that hell advance to the general election. } From 2000 to 2018, candidates for California State Senate District 38 raised a total of $4,188,470. display: block; | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Statement, here to find your California Representative. margin-bottom: 4px; position: absolute; color: white; } font-size: small; Shes also the only candidate whos been elected to office, having won her first term on city council in 2014 and three elected terms as mayor. color:white; .race_header { .mw-body #mw-content-text .votebox .race_header h3.votebox-header-office-name { Blakespear ( Democratic Party) ran for election to the California State Senate to represent District 38. Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceSign Up For Our NewslettersSite Map, Copyright 2023, The San Diego Union-Tribune |, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, The San Diego Union-Tribune Editorial Board, 100 percent renewable energy as the default, Meet the candidates for California State Senate, District 38, his recent Times of San Diego opinion commentary, Opinion: Three things to keep in mind about the U.S.-Mexico relationship, Opinion: Why are home prices so stubbornly high in California? Katie Glueck June 7, 2022. $('#candidate-connection-twitter-98415').on('click', () => { ga('send', 'event', 'surveycta', 'surveycta-click-twitter'); }); }) Kerr approaches the housing problem from a public safety standpoint, saying that density can create problems. .votebox-scroll-container { Upstaffing the state of California is going to be high on the priority list.". State and local courts | margin-bottom: 1px; SAN DIEGO (KUSI) - Three candidates are running for the role of California's 38th State Senate District: Joe Kerr, Catherine Blakespear, and Matt Gunderson. background-color: #dac113; padding:7px 8px 8px; Resigned from the Senate to be sworn in the 42nd Congressional district. } A: Clean drinking water is critical for sustaining life. Catherine Blakespear defeated Matt Gunderson in the general election for California State Senate District 38 on November 8, 2022.