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2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 79 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: LaShae Sharp-Collins and Andrew Lawson. Candidate information follows official San Diego County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
LaShae Sharp-Collins (Democratic) and Andrew Lawson (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; LaShae Sharp-Collins is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: LaShae Sharp-Collins (DEM) 64.7 percent and Andrew Lawson (REP) 35.3 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.
Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins represents California's 79th Assembly District in San Diego County. She serves on the Health, Appropriations and Budget committees and co-chairs the Select Committee on CalFresh Enrollment and Nutrition, 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)
- Health policy
- CalFresh enrollment, nutrition and housing affordability
Andrew Lawson is the Republican candidate for California Assembly District 79 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)
- Housing affordability
- Public safety
- Government accountability and transparency
Source: candidate campaign site.
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