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2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 73 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Cottie Petrie-Norris and Urson Russell. Candidate information follows official Orange County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Cottie Petrie-Norris (Democratic) and Urson Russell (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Cottie Petrie-Norris is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Cottie Petrie-Norris (DEM) 60.9 percent and Urson Russell (REP) 39.1 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.
Cottie Petrie-Norris represents California's 73rd Assembly District in Orange County and chairs the Utilities and Energy Committee. She also serves on the Budget, Economic Development, Insurance, and Privacy and Consumer Protection committees, per the Assembly's official roster. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
2026 priorities (per the California State Assembly official roster)
- Utilities and energy policy, and climate change
- Higher education and reproductive health
Urson Russell is the Republican candidate for California Assembly District 73 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's Certified List of Candidates for the General Election.
2026 priorities (per the campaign site)
- Election administration and government efficiency
- Parental rights and institutional accountability
- Immigration reform
Source: candidate campaign site.
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