Evan Low
2022 - Present
2024
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Evan Low (Democratic Party) is a member of the California State Assembly, representing District 26. He assumed office on December 5, 2022. His current term ends on December 2, 2024.
Low (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent California's 16th Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. He advanced from the primary on March 5, 2024.
Biography
Evan Low was born in and lives in the Bay Area of California. Low earned an associate degree from De Anza Community College and a B.A. in political science and government from San Jose State University in 2003. He also received a certificate in senior executives in state and local government from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in 2008. Low was elected to the city council of Campbell in 2006. In 2009, he was elected as mayor of Campbell.[1][2]
2024 battleground election
Ballotpedia identified this race as a battleground race. The summary below is from our coverage of this election, found here.
Sam Liccardo (D) and Evan Low (D) are running in the general election for California's 16th Congressional District on November 5, 2024. Incumbent Anna Eshoo (D) is retiring from public office.[3]
In the all-party top-two primary on March 5, 2024, Liccardo finished first with 21.1%.[4] Low finished in second place with 16.6% after a recount. To read more about the recount process, click here.
This race is one of three Democrat vs. Democrat congressional races in California during the 2024 election cycle. Since 2012, there have been an average of six house races in California where two members of the same party competed. The Cook Political Report with Amy Walter rated this district as "Solid Democratic."
Politico's Lara Korte, Melanie Mason and Dustin Gardiner said the race "...is expected to be one of the most expensive Dem-on-Dem contests this cycle."[5] Low has received endorsements from various local labor unions and the Congressional Progressive Caucus.[6][7] Liccardo received the endorsement of the Sierra Club, who's vice president described him as the “only candidate in this race who has pledged to turn down fossil fuel money.”[8]
On May 15, the California Democratic Party voted to endorse Low over Liccardo by one vote.[9] The San Jose Spotlight's Brandon Pho and Ramona Giwargis said: "Despite losing the California Democratic Party endorsement, Liccardo is working to cut into Low’s progressive, union-backed base... the Laborer’s International Union of North America — or LiUNA — broke from the pack and endorsed Liccardo instead."[10] Low's union endorsements include National Nurses United and the California Labor Federation.[11][12]
Liccardo was Mayor of San Jose from 2015 to 2023. Liccardo said in an interview during the primary that he would join the Problem Solvers Caucus: "In my first week in office, I intend to join the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus to help find willing partners on issues important to the 16th District – and as the rules require, I would find a Republican House member willing to join with me."[13] Liccardo has received endorsements from California Controller Malia Cohen (D) and the New Democrat Coalition.[14] Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg (D) donated $500,000 to a Super PAC supporting Liccardo.[15]
Low was elected to the California Assembly in 2014, representing the 26th District. In an interview with The Mercury News, Low said his priority was to focus on "bread and butter key core issues," including public safety and ensuring Silicon Valley maintained its "competitiveness with global innovation."[16] Sen. Laphonza Butler (D), Rep. Ro Khanna (D) and Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis (D) endorsed his campaign.[17]
Committee assignments
2021-2022
Low was assigned to the following committees:
- Business and Professions Committee, Chair
- Communications and Conveyance Committee
- Elections Committee
- Governmental Organization Committee
- Higher Education Committee
2019-2020
Low was assigned to the following committees:
- Business and Professions Committee, Chair
- Communications and Conveyance Committee
- Elections Committee
- Governmental Organization Committee
- Higher Education Committee
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| California committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Business and Professions |
| • Communications and Conveyance |
| • Elections and Redistricting, Chair |
| • Governmental Organization |
| • Higher Education |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Low served on the following committees:
| California committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Banking and Finance |
| • Higher Education |
| • Labor and Employment |
| • Privacy and Consumer Protection |
| • Public Safety |
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: California's 16th Congressional District election, 2024
California's 16th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 top-two primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House California District 16
Sam Liccardo and Evan Low are running in the general election for U.S. House California District 16 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | ||
 | Sam Liccardo (D) | |
 | Evan Low (D) | |
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 16
The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House California District 16 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sam Liccardo (D) | 21.1 | 38,492 |
| ✔ | | Evan Low (D) | 16.6 | 30,261 |
 | Joe Simitian (D) | 16.6 | 30,256 | |
 | Peter Ohtaki (R) | 12.8 | 23,283 | |
 | Peter Dixon (D) | 8.1 | 14,677 | |
 | Rishi Kumar (D) | 6.8 | 12,383 | |
 | Karl Ryan (R) | 6.3 | 11,563 | |
 | Julie Lythcott-Haims (D) | 6.2 | 11,386 | |
 | Ahmed Mostafa (D) | 3.2 | 5,814 | |
 | Greg Tanaka (D) | 1.3 | 2,421 | |
 | Joby Bernstein (D) | 0.9 | 1,652 | |
| Total votes: 182,188 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Evan Bell (D)
- Nickesh Viswanathan (Independent)
Endorsements
Low received the following endorsements. To send us additional endorsements, click here.
- U.S. Sen. Laphonza Butler (D)
- California Democratic Party
2022
See also: California State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 26
Incumbent Evan Low defeated Tim Gorsulowsky in the general election for California State Assembly District 26 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Evan Low (D) | 74.0 | 81,595 |
 | Tim Gorsulowsky (R) | 26.0 | 28,616 | |
| Total votes: 110,211 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 26
Incumbent Evan Low and Tim Gorsulowsky defeated Long Jiao in the primary for California State Assembly District 26 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Evan Low (D) | 66.9 | 45,916 |
| ✔ | | Tim Gorsulowsky (R) | 23.7 | 16,289 |
| Long Jiao (D) | 9.4 | 6,434 | |
| Total votes: 68,639 | |||
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Campaign finance
2020
See also: California State Assembly elections, 2020
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 28
Incumbent Evan Low defeated Carlos Rafael Cruz in the general election for California State Assembly District 28 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Evan Low (D) | 71.6 | 166,733 |
 | Carlos Rafael Cruz (R) | 28.4 | 65,976 | |
| Total votes: 232,709 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 28
Incumbent Evan Low and Carlos Rafael Cruz defeated Sam Ross in the primary for California State Assembly District 28 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Evan Low (D) | 71.1 | 96,976 |
| ✔ | | Carlos Rafael Cruz (R) | 23.5 | 32,136 |
 | Sam Ross (Independent) | 5.4 | 7,350 | |
| Total votes: 136,462 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 28
Incumbent Evan Low defeated Michael Snyder in the general election for California State Assembly District 28 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Evan Low (D) | 71.1 | 130,815 |
 | Michael Snyder (R) | 28.9 | 53,195 | |
| Total votes: 184,010 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 28
Incumbent Evan Low and Michael Snyder advanced from the primary for California State Assembly District 28 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Evan Low (D) | 70.8 | 77,011 |
| ✔ | | Michael Snyder (R) | 29.2 | 31,776 |
| Total votes: 108,787 | |||
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2016
Elections for the California State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 25, 2016, for candidates filing with signatures. The deadline for candidates using a filing fee to qualify was March 11, 2016.[18]
Incumbent Evan Low defeated Nicholas Sclavos in the California State Assembly District 28 general election.[19][20]
| California State Assembly, District 28 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic |  Evan Low Incumbent |
69.96% | 136,547 | |
| Republican | Nicholas Sclavos | 30.04% | 58,641 | |
| Total Votes | 195,188 | |||
| Source: California Secretary of State | ||||
Incumbent Evan Low and Nicholas Sclavos were unopposed in the California State Assembly District 28 Blanket primary.[21][22]
| California State Assembly, District 28 Blanket Primary, 2016 | ||
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| Party | Candidate | |
| Democratic | Evan Low Incumbent | |
| Republican | Nicholas Sclavos | |
2014
Elections for the California State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Evan Low (D) and Chuck Page (R) defeated Barry Chang (D) and Michael Hunsweck (R) in the blanket primary. Low defeated Page in the general election.[23][24][25]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic | Evan Low |
59.4% | 71,239 | |
| Republican | Chuck Page | 40.6% | 48,645 | |
| Total Votes | 119,884 | |||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
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| Democratic |
Evan Low |
39.7% | 30,807 | |
| Republican | Chuck Page |
26.9% | 20,895 | |
| Democratic | Barry Chang | 24.7% | 19,156 | |
| Republican | Michael Hunsweck | 8.7% | 6,732 | |
| Total Votes | 77,590 | |||
Endorsements
In 2014, Low's endorsements included the following:[26]
- Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom
- State Controller John Chiang
- Senator Ted Lieu
- Assemblymember Toni Atkins
- Assemblymember Luis Alejo
- Assemblymember Rob Bonta
- Assemblymember Steve Bradford
- Assemblymember Ed Chau
- Assemblymember Paul Fong
- Assemblymember Rich Gordon
- Assemblymember Kevin Mullin
- Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi
- Assemblymember Henry Perea
- Assemblymember Bill Quirk
- Assemblymember Anthony Rendon
- Assemblymember Phil Ting
- Assemblymember Das Williams
- Assemblymember Mariko Yamada
- San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee
- Sunnyvale Mayor Tony Spitaleri
Campaign themes
2024
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Campaign website
Low’s campaign website stated the following:
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PRIORITIES ABORTION RIGHTS I’m deeply honored to be the only candidate in this race with a 100% score from Planned Parenthood California this year. I know that as your representative, it is critical that I stand with women to defend privacy in healthcare decisions and ensure accessible, quality reproductive healthcare for all. At a time when the anti-abortion extremists who hold a narrow majority in the House are pushing a national abortion ban, I’m running for Congress to keep standing up for reproductive freedom. I’ll oppose all attempts by MAGA Republicans to pass a national abortion ban, and I’ll fight to pass the reproductive freedoms of Roe into law. COST OF LIVING AND HOUSING AFFORDABILITY As a middle-class resident who lives in and proudly serves Silicon Valley, I myself cannot afford to purchase a home in the community I grew up in. Housing supply has not kept pace with demand, resulting in high housing prices, which is why I have helped pass laws in the state legislature that add more housing options at all income levels. In Congress, I’ll advocate for federal-level investments and policies that ensure all of our neighbors can afford a home in our community. I’ll work to facilitate collaboration between all levels of government and the private sector to develop innovative solutions that lower housing costs. I also hope to increase the SALT deduction cap to provide immediate relief for Silicon Valley homeowners. I’ll always fight to protect Social Security and work hard to increase monthly payments to our senior citizens so that those most in need are able to live happily in their golden years. HOMELESSNESS As your Congressman, I will work on bipartisan legislation to bring federal resources back to Silicon Valley to expand the availability and accessibility of substance use prevention programs, mental healthcare services, and supportive housing that provide local public officials the costly resources needed to get the chronically homeless off our streets. Congress should be able to work together to provide states and local governments significant support that can help us resolve this humanitarian crisis we see unfolding before our eyes daily in all our communities. PUBLIC SAFETY AND GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION I have also supported efforts to stop the epidemic of gun violence including stronger laws, funding for local gun buyback programs as well as the Firearm Violence Research Center, and I joined the call for a federal constitutional convention to address gun violence. I’m proud of my F- rating from the NRA. As a State Assemblymember, I authored Assembly Bill 2888 in the wake of the Brock Turner Stanford rape case so that a rape conviction results in a mandatory 3-year sentence, and I authored Assembly Bill 1371 which helps keep child sex offenders away from minors. Additionally, I authored legislation to strengthen social media cyberbullying prevention procedures. I am proud to have been honored as Legislator of the Year by the California Police Chiefs Association for my work as a State Assemblymember supporting public safety in our communities. With my brother also answering the call to public service as a City of San Jose police officer, it is important to me that we do everything we can to support the safety and success of the men and women on the frontline keeping our communities safe. As your Representative in Congress, I will continue my work to uphold the rule of law and advocate for resources to support public safety in our communities, including advocating for national commonsense gun safety laws like universal background checks, closing the boyfriend loophole, reasonable firearm purchase waiting periods, and restricting the purchase of assault weapons and silencers. I will also continue to prioritize innovative ideas to help protect our children from the increasing dangers posed by an ever-shrinking world. HEALTHCARE AFFORDABILITY While the Affordable Care Act is not perfect, it provided access to healthcare for millions of Californians including many of our most vulnerable community members. As your Congressmember, I will stand strong to protect the gains achieved in the Affordable Care Act including consumer protections for pre-existing conditions and cost-assistance which makes it more affordable for local families to purchase healthcare through Covered California. Ultimately, I would like to work towards the goal of a Medicare for All system to ensure every American can access quality, affordable healthcare. I will continue to support policies and investments that help bring down the cost of healthcare for families including expanding subsidies to offset monthly premium costs and lowering the cost of prescription drugs. EDUCATION As your Congressmember, I will push for greater federal investment in public education to increase student achievement and prepare our next generation with the skills they need to succeed. I’ll oppose book bans and attempts to whitewash our nation’s diverse history. TECHNOLOGY, SMALL BUSINESS, AND INNOVATION In Congress, I will promote a Silicon Valley “Acceleration Agenda” advocating on market-forward policies that advance emerging technologies including digital currency and artificial intelligence, and supporting a growth-focused tax system. I support a tax structure that encourages investment in US small business, increasing utilization of AI to enhance daily lives for a robust business and innovation economy while preserving human centered control, and increasing R&D (Research and Development) tax credits in life sciences and manufacturing. I also support immigration reform to increase the cap on visas for skilled technologists and increasing federal funding for broadband access. Our district has benefited greatly from the growth of the internet and the entrepreneurial spirit that made Silicon Valley the world’s leader in technology. As a member of Congress, I will work to make sure that innovation in crypto and digital assets can continue to create well-paying jobs in our district. But the status quo securities laws from 1933 are not fit to regulate 21st century technologies. It's time for clear rules of the road. If Congress does not act, more and more Americans will be exposed to the risks of offshore and unregulated entities like FTX. Blockchain technology and its applications are ushering in the next generation of the internet, allowing Americans to own their data, create wealth, and be stakeholders in the digital spaces of the future. The United States must lead the development of crypto and blockchain technology in the 21st century, rather than countries like Russia and China. As a member of Congress, I will work to make sure the United States has regulatory frameworks in place that allow American values to define the future of the global financial system, while protecting everyday consumers and ensuring no American is left behind. Crypto promises to deliver more equitable and efficient financial services, including for unbanked Americans, and we need regulations that protect consumers while not blocking innovation with overzealous regulation so that crypto can benefit the people who need it most. Congress must act to address gaps in the oversight of digital assets, such as defining what makes a digital asset a security or a commodity. We will continue to see jobs and innovation move overseas, if Congress does not act to create a clear regulatory framework for digital assets. STOPPING HATE AND PROTECTING OUR DEMOCRACY As a State Assemblymember and Chair of the California Asian American & Pacific Islander Legislative Caucus, I have fought successfully to increase resources to combat the rise in anti-Asian hate, antisemitism, homophobia, Islamophobia, and xenophobia, and other forms of hate, including securing over $200 million in investments to support victim services, violence prevention measures, and educational achievement programs. I have also worked with district attorneys and law enforcement to provide them with additional legal tools to more accurately identify individuals who commit hate crimes, and I have advocated for stronger laws that allow our courts to hold accountable individuals who commit hate crimes and provide justice for victims of hate crimes. I proudly sponsored the bipartisan Assembly Bill 1064 to increase the penalty for hate crimes and allow the introduction of racial bias-related evidence during trials in California, because racism and hate have no place here or anywhere. In Congress, I’ll work to strengthen hate crime protections at the federal level. Last year, I organized a group of 11 of my legislative colleagues to write a letter to the Attorney General of California asking that he seek the opinion of the courts as to whether or not Donald Trump is eligible to run for public office again because of his violation of the 14th Amendment of the United States Constitution which clearly states you cannot have taken an oath to support the U.S. Constitution and then participated in an insurrection against our country as we all witnessed him do on January 6, 2021. I am hopeful that the United States Supreme Court will ultimately uphold the rule of law and our Constitution by removing Donald Trump’s eligibility to appear on the ballot, as I opined in a Mercury News opinion last September. I will always prioritize protecting our democracy from right-wing attacks in Congress. MARRIAGE EQUALITY AND LGBTQ+ RIGHTS I am proud to have authored Assembly Constitutional Amendment 5, which will give California voters the opportunity to remove the homophobic language restricting same-sex marriage put in our State Constitution by Proposition 8 in 2008. This initiative will enshrine marriage equality and religious freedom for all Californians moving forward and make sure that if the Supreme Court of the United States reverses itself on marriage equality, all California marriages will be protected. Additionally, one of my projects as a State Assemblymember has been to eradicate the harmful anti-LGBTQ+ stigma at the core of so-called “conversion therapy.” I worked across the aisle to earn support from Republican legislators and recruited religious leaders into our coalition effort to pass a ban against conversion therapy in California. I helped center the voices of survivors who have fallen victim to these non-scientific therapies that have torn apart families and had significant consequences on their mental health and wellbeing. I fully plan to continue this fight in Congress and build consensus across the aisle that will be critical in making this proposal a law. CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE ENVIRONMENT There is no silver bullet piece of legislation when it comes to tackling our climate challenges, which means we must take a multifaceted approach building upon our record in California and the steps forward made by the Inflation Reduction Act. Since Silicon Valley is the technological epicenter, it is imperative that we harness its potential to combat climate change. AI can analyze vast amounts of data, such as weather patterns, vegetation health, and historical fire data, to predict the risk of wildfires, monitor air quality in real-time, detect pollution sources, and develop strategies to reduce emissions. This can lead to improved air quality and public health. I also believe carbon removal technologies must be part of our strategy to address climate change. I’m not alone - The Biden Administration and our very own California Air Resources Board (CARB) acknowledge that it will have to be part of the solution.[27] |
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| —Evan Low’s campaign website (2024)[28] | ||
2022
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2020
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2016 Democratic National Convention
- Delegate to the 2016 DNC (click to expand)
- See also: Democratic National Convention, 2016
Evan Low Democratic National Convention, 2016 Status: Superdelegate State: California Supporting: Hillary Clinton Delegates to the DNC 2016 Calendar and delegate rules overview • Types of delegates • State election law and delegates • Superdelegates by state Low was a superdelegate to the 2016 Democratic National Convention from California.[29] Low was one of 75 superdelegates from California. Superdelegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention were not bound by the results of their state’s primary or caucus to support a specific presidential candidate. Low supported Hillary Clinton for the Democratic nomination.[30] Clinton formally won the Democratic nomination for president on July 26, 2016.[31]
What is a superdelegate?
Superdelegates in 2016 were automatic delegates to the Democratic National Convention, meaning that, unlike regular delegates, they were not elected to this position. Also unlike regular delegates, they were not required to pledge their support to any presidential candidate, and they were not bound by the results of their state's presidential primary election or caucus. In 2016, superdelegates included members of the Democratic National Committee, Democratic members of Congress, Democratic governors, and distinguished party leaders, including former presidents and vice presidents. All superdelegates were free to support any presidential candidate of their choosing at the 2016 Democratic National Convention.[32]
California primary results
In California's Democratic primary—which took place on June 7, 2016—475 pledged delegates were at stake, more than any other state in the 2016 Democratic nominating season. California's delegate haul represented almost 20 percent of the 2,383 delegates needed to secure the Democratic nomination and almost 12 percent of the 4,038 pledged delegates up for grabs in 2016. Polling from March and April showed Hillary Clinton with a lead in California over rival Bernie Sanders, ranging from six to 14 points. In 2008, Clinton won the state over Barack Obama 52 to 43 percent. California's pledged delegates were allocated on a proportional basis. California's 73 superdelegates were not required to adhere to the results of the June 7 primary election.
California Democratic Primary, 2016 Candidate Vote % Votes Delegates Hillary Clinton 54.2% 2,580,865 269 Bernie Sanders 44.9% 2,135,718 206 Roque De La Fuente 0.2% 7,757 0 Henry Hewes 0.1% 6,997 0 Keith Judd 0.1% 6,771 0 Michael Steinberg 0.2% 10,247 0 Willie Wilson 0.2% 11,260 0 Totals 4,759,615 475 Source: The New York Times and California Secretary of State Delegate allocation
California had 551 delegates at the 2016 Democratic National Convention. Of this total, 476 were pledged delegates. National party rules stipulated how Democratic delegates in all states were allocated. Pledged delegates were allocated to a candidate in proportion to the votes he or she received in a state's primary or caucus. A candidate was eligible to receive a share of the state's pledged delegates if he or she won at least 15 percent of the votes cast in the primary or caucus. There were three types of pledged Democratic delegates: congressional district delegates, at-large delegates, and party leaders and elected officials (PLEOs). Congressional district delegates were allocated proportionally based on the primary or caucus results in a given district. At-large and PLEO delegates were allocated proportionally based on statewide primary results.[33][34]
Seventy-five party leaders and elected officials served as unpledged delegates. These delegates were not required to adhere to the results of a state's primary or caucus.[33][35]
See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Evan Low 2022 campaign website, "Meet Evan," accessed January 8, 2023
- ↑ LinkedIn, "Evan Low," accessed January 8, 2023
- ↑ Associated Press, "Democratic Rep. Anna Eshoo announces retirement after three decades in Congress," accessed June 25, 2024
- ↑ KQED, "Liccardo Leads South Bay House Primary, Simitian Confident He'll Make General Election," accessed June 27, 2024
- ↑ Politico, "Next question, please," accessed July 10, 2024
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- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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- ↑ Ballotpedia's list of superdelegates to the 2016 Democratic National Convention is based on our own research and lists provided by the Democratic National Committee to Vox.com in February 2016 and May 2016. If you think we made an error in identifying superdelegates, please send an email to [email protected].
- ↑ Manila Mail, “DNC Superdelegate Assemblymember Low Endorses Hillary Clinton for President,” February 27, 2016
- ↑ To find out which candidate a superdelegate supported, Ballotpedia sought out public statements from the superdelegate in other media outlets and on social media. If we were unable to find a public statement that clearly articulated which candidate the superdelegate supported at the national convention, we listed that superdelegate as "unknown." If you believe we made an error in identifying which candidate a superdelegate supported, please email us at [email protected].
- ↑ Congressional Research Service, "The Presidential Nominating Process and the National Party Conventions, 2016: Frequently Asked Questions," December 30, 2015
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