The Ballot Brief
Amador County, California

California Assembly District 1

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2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dianna Margaret James and Heather Hadwick. Candidate information follows official Amador County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Dianna Margaret James (Democratic) and Heather Hadwick (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Heather Hadwick is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Heather Hadwick (REP) 48.7 percent and Dianna Margaret James (DEM) 38.5 percent advanced over Darin Hale (REP) 12.8 percent, per the Secretary of State's Statement of Vote. California's top-two primary decides who prints in November; the field is the Secretary of State's Certified List of Candidates for the General Election (August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

Dianna Margaret James

Democratic

Dianna Margaret James is the Democratic candidate for California Assembly District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's Certified List of Candidates for the General Election.

Heather Hadwick

Heather Hadwick

Republican · Incumbent

Heather Hadwick is the Republican candidate for California Assembly District 1 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's Certified List of Candidates for the General Election.

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Candidate roster from official Amador County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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