The Ballot Brief
Trinity County, California

California Senate District 2

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2 candidates are tracked for California Senate District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Damon Connolly and Tief Gibbs. Candidate information follows official Trinity County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

Damon Connolly (Democratic) and Tief Gibbs (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. June 2 top-two primary result: Damon Connolly (DEM) 73.4 percent and Tief Gibbs (REP) 16.2 percent advanced over Aaron Smith (REP) 10.5 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.

Damon Connolly

Democratic

Damon Connolly is the Democratic candidate for California Senate District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's Certified List of Candidates for the General Election.

Tief Gibbs

Republican

Tief Gibbs is the Republican candidate for California Senate District 2 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 Trinity County Supervisor of Elections filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.
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