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Santa Cruz County, California

California Assembly District 30

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2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 30 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dawn Addis and Shannon Kessler. Candidate information follows official Santa Cruz County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Dawn Addis (Democratic) and Shannon Kessler (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Dawn Addis is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Dawn Addis (DEM) 54.8 percent and Shannon Kessler (REP) 35.9 percent advanced over Susannah Brown (DEM) 9.3 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.

Dawn Addis

Dawn Addis

Democratic · Incumbent

Dawn Addis is the Democratic candidate for California Assembly District 30 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's Certified List of Candidates for the General Election.

Shannon Kessler

Republican

Shannon Kessler is the Republican candidate for California Assembly District 30 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 Santa Cruz County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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