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Mara Elliott

Democratic · California · 2026

Running for California Senate District 40, California

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • Gun violence prevention and law enforcement training on restraining orders
  • Support for domestic violence and trafficking survivors
  • Homelessness and mental health conservatorship services
Biography

Mara Elliott served as San Diego City Attorney from 2016 to 2024, the first woman and first Latina elected to the office, per her campaign site. She previously worked as legal counsel for school districts, transit authorities and San Diego County, and is a Democratic candidate for California's 40th Senate District.

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California Senate District 40California · 2026San Diego County sample ballot

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