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Mara Elliott
Democratic · California · 2026Mara 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.
Priorities
- Gun violence prevention and law enforcement training on restraining orders, per the campaign site
- Support for domestic violence and trafficking survivors, per the campaign site
- Homelessness and mental health conservatorship services, per the campaign site
On the ballot
California Senate District 40 · California · 2026
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