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Joe Patterson

Joe Patterson

Republican · California · 2026 · Incumbent

Running for California Assembly District 5, California

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Suspend the gas tax and authored legislation to reduce utility bills
  • Increase government transparency and accountability, including legislation against non-disclosure agreements in backroom deals
  • Support law enforcement and efforts to combat the fentanyl epidemic
Biography

Patterson is raising his family in the district, with children attending local schools, and has prior legislative experience working with law enforcement, per the campaign site.

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