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Los Angeles County, California

California Assembly District 61

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2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 61 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Tina Simone McKinnor and Brian Lockwood. Candidate information follows official Los Angeles County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Tina Simone McKinnor (Democratic) and Brian Lockwood (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Tina Simone McKinnor is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Tina Simone McKinnor (DEM) 98.6 percent and Brian Lockwood (W/I) (REP) 1.4 percent advanced, 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.

Tina Simone McKinnor

Tina Simone McKinnor

Democratic · Incumbent

Tina Simone McKinnor is the Democratic candidate for California Assembly District 61 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's Certified List of Candidates (ballot designation: State Assemblymember). Tina Simone McKinnor is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Brian Lockwood

Republican

Brian Lockwood is the Republican candidate for California Assembly District 61 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 Los Angeles County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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