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Chris Kluwe

Chris Kluwe

Democratic · California · 2026

Running for California Assembly District 72, California

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Affordable housing in Orange County
  • Public education and climate resiliency
Biography

Chris Kluwe is a former NFL punter who played for UCLA and the Minnesota Vikings and has since worked as a writer and community advocate, per his campaign site. He is running for the open 72nd Assembly District seat in Orange County.

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California Assembly District 72California · 2026Orange County sample ballot

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