Governor Candidate Statements

Luis Javier Rodriguez | GREEN

I'm your social, environmental, economic, and health justice candidate, endorsed by the Green, Peace & Freedom, Justice parties, and Left Unity Slate, among others. We need a dynamic shift in how we think, act, and govern. It's time to stop hacking at the branches and get to the root. It's time to align resources to meet people's needs and end poverty. I am for single-payer universal healthcare; affordable, safe housing; a Green New Deal to confront climate change; free, quality education; arts in every neighborhood; ending mass incarceration and deadly police practices; mental health & addiction treatment on demand; fair and equal elections by proportional representation; livable wage jobs, worker rights, and universal basic income. From a troubled teen to an organizer for deep social change, I've prepared a lifetime for this challenge. I've been a steelworker to a construction worker. I've fought in major union battles. I've worked for 50 years with disaffected youth, the unhoused, the incarcerated, the undocumented, and Indigenous Peoples. I'm a writer and poet, author of 16 books, and co-founder of a thriving healing arts center and bookstore. I'm ready to dream and deliver. Join me in creating a new California for shared well-being.

P.O. Box 328
San Fernando, CA 91341
Tel: (818) 898-0013 | E-mail: info@luis4governor.org
Luis4governor.org
Facebook: LJR2022campaign | Twitter: @Luis4Governor
Instagram: Ljr4Governor | Other: TikTok: @Luis4Governor

Armando “Mando” Perez-Serrato | DEMOCRATIC

California Proclamation—My beloved Californians, I empathize without beguilement nor prejudice how solemn my words must tender to assuage your unfeigned hardship & bereavement, cloaked in the uncertainty of loss. Our prayers & condolences illuminate many a kindred spirit with honorable presence that your noble sacrifice perpetuates our united comfort of hope. I pray our Heavenly Father will bring light to the plight of the world, ease your daily crucifixion & complete economic resurrection for our American Family—This Is The Way. Donate today on Apple Cash, Venmo, GooglePay, CashApp to 714-448-0044 or mail check/money order to address below, payable to: Armando Perez. Thank you to my parents Consuelo & Melchor Perez for a lifetime of hard work and dedication to provide an opportunity to succeed.

19092 E. Center Ave.
Orange, CA 92869-4209
Tel: (714) 448-0044 | E-mail: Mando4Governor@gmail.com
MandoCaliforniaGovernor.GoDaddySites.com
Twitter: @Mando4G | Other: #VoteMando

Reinette Senum | NO PARTY PREFERENCE

I am a 4th generation Californian and two-time mayor and city council member of Nevada City, California, and have been engaged in community building for nearly 20 years. I'm running for California governor with no party affiliation as it is impossible to serve the people and a party simultaneously. Since the 2010 Supreme Court ruling, Citizens United v. FEC, our elections have belonged to big donors and corporations. We have lost true representation within the current political paradigm and voting red/blue guarantees more of the same. I developed the Contract With Californians, a blueprint of hope and action, to empower all Californians to rebuild our lives and our state. It is based upon the 7th Generation principle—"Every decision we make today should serve seven generations from now"—influenced by the 6 Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy, which also inspired our US Constitution. My CWC weaves together the best economic, social, and conservation solutions based upon successful model programs throughout California. It is time we drop the political divide, focus on a common goal, a future for our children's children, and steer away from this destructive trajectory. I have identified California's biggest threats and transmuted them into our biggest opportunities; rebuilding our topsoil/pollinator population, expanding regenerative agriculture and California's Infrastructure bank, protecting bodily autonomy, ensuring a clean environment, returning the rule of law, reducing crime, creating intelligent water allocation, instituting a method to measure California leadership, and ending our humanitarian crisis; homelessness.

1127 11th Street, Suite 210
Sacramento, CA 95814
Tel: (916) 706-2677 | E-mail: reinette@electreinette.com
electreinette.com
Facebook: reinette senum | Twitter: @ReinetteSenum
Instagram: reinettesenum2.0 | Other: thefoghornexpress.com

Anthony Trimino | REPUBLICAN

Anthony Trimino is the CEO of one of America's fast growing privately held companies. He is also a grandson of an immigrant who fled communist Cuba to pursue the American dream. A dream he believes is slowly dying here in California. Anthony will restore the promise of freedom for our children, for our families and for our future. Electing Anthony will assure we have a family first approach to policies built on his strong foundation of faith. He will protect our children, protect our businesses, protect our right to worship and will work to liberate California from the hands of an overarching government—once and for all.

874 Spectrum Center Dr.
Irvine, CA 92618
Tel: (213) 566-2494 | E-mail: info@AnthonyTrimino.com
anthonytrimino.com
Facebook: Anthony Trimino | Twitter: @TeamTrimino
Instagram: @Atrimino, @teamtrimino

Robert C. Newman, II | REPUBLICAN

A public servant not a politician, qualifications: AA, BA (zoology/chemistry), MA (theoretical/experimental), Ph.D. (research clinical psychology, scientific publications). Married 61 years, 2 children, 2 grandchildren. Moved from Michigan to San Diego, California (1944) where my father served in the Navy. I am Pro-God, pro-life, traditional marriage, U.S. and State Constitutions, Pro-second Amendment, military, legal immigration, agriculture, small business, truckers; School Choice, a patriot honoring veterans. California has high poverty, unemployment, violent crimes, and taxes; California schools are among the worst in our Nation. A crippling regulatory environment is killing businesses. I emphasize limited government, individual responsibility, and State Sovereignty, advocating to: Open California, increase take-home pay, save pensions, return schools to local control, allocate farmers more water, cut taxes, and reduce regulations. I am informed on water policy, have realistic solutions to water management while protecting salmon and trout and have reasoned solutions to the homeless and fire problems.

P.O. Box 12043
San Bernardino, CA 92423-2043
Tel: (840) 888-9488 | E-mail: Newman4governor@gmail.com
Newman4governor.com

Jenny Rae Le Roux | REPUBLICAN

Jenny Rae Le Roux is a business owner, mom, and entrepreneur who will revive the California Dream. People used to come to California to pursue freedom and prosperity. Now, Californians are fleeing the nightmare: inflation, housing shortages, crushing taxes, and skyrocketing crime. Our schools are underperforming. Fires rage, water is scarce, and power is unreliable. Under Jenny Rae's leadership, California will again be known for solving big problems instead of chasing away its people. As a businesswoman, she will reduce regulation and fees to unlock innovation and provide new jobs. As a mom with kids in public school, Jenny Rae will build a world class education system—with innovative engineering, language, business, and vocational programs. As a farm owner, she will improve our infrastructure—providing more than enough water, power, roads, and housing to fuel growth. Some say it's impossible to change California—but that's because they don't yet see what Jenny Rae sees. Jenny Rae's done the impossible before. She takes responsibility and gets results. She runs organizations where outcomes matter. She grows startups into global businesses by shrinking costs and driving change. And she does it all while raising a family. As Governor, she'll do what she's always done: follow data to common sense solutions. As an outsider, she is working for you: all Californians. And as a mom, she believes that California's kids deserve better: they deserve a free and prosperous future. It's time to dream again, California. Visit www.JennyRaeCA.com to learn more.

1095 Hilltop Drive, Suite 277
Redding, CA 96003
Tel: (949) 345-0105 | E-mail: hello@jennyraeca.com
jennyraeca.com
Facebook: JennyRaeCA | Twitter: JennyRaeCA | Instagram: JennyRaeCA
Other: TikTok: JennyRaeCA | YouTube: JennyRaeLeRouxCA

Serge Fiankan | NO PARTY PREFERENCE

Our leadership has used the COVID-19 pandemic to turn the state into a big pharma dictatorship. Politics has become a business. That is why the voice of the people is not heard anymore within our government. I take a pledge to put people first and to refuse financial campaign contributions from corporations and PACs. This is so Californians know that I represent their interest. As your governor, I will change the status quo and address the real problems we are facing with measurable actions.

4101 Dublin Blvd.,Suite F538
Dublin, CA 94568
E-mail: info@sergefiankan2022.com | sergefiankan2022.com

James G. Hanink | NO QUALIFIED PARTY PREFERENCE

After 43 years here, I know California well. I represent the American Solidarity Party, and advocate for solidarity, decentralism, religious liberty, and the duties of conscience—each in light of the common good. My priority is to win legal recognition of the dignity of life at every stage. Women deserve better than abortion; the dying deserve our care, not a suicide ticket. We need to appreciate the contributions of immigrants. I champion fairness in housing, schools, and the workplace, while supporting increased home ownership, a living wage, affordable childcare, and managing our natural resources responsibly. Visit us at solidarity-party.org.

443 West Hillsdale Street
Inglewood, CA 90302
Tel: (310) 671-4412 | E-mail: jhanink70@gmail.com
ca.solidarity-party.org
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Joel Ventresca | DEMOCRATIC

Incorruptible-lndependent-Berniecrat-Democrat. New Transformational Leadership & Fundamental Change is Coming. Since 1995 as a San Francisco peaceful warrior champion, I fearlessly battled the Most Corrupt Machine in America that amassed unprecedented power & wealth, rigged the economic & political system to make the superrich richer, and caused ever-expanding criminal prosecutions. 34 Years of Exceptional Award-winning Public Service: Administrator, Safety Security Risk Expert & Analyst building the industry-leading City and County of San Francisco International Airport into an economic powerhouse creating 300,000 jobs annually (1987-2018); Department Head Assistant & Aging Specialist, City and County of San Francisco Aging Commission (1981–1984). Prior Impactful Leadership Positions: 2021 Most Qualified California Gubernatorial Democratic Candidate; 2019 Democratic Party Runner-up for San Francisco Mayor; City and County of San Francisco Environmental Commissioner; President, Coalition for San Francisco Neighborhoods; Executive Board Member, Service Employees International Union; Nationally-known Successful Community Organizer. Education: Jesuit-educated; Master in Public Administration, University of San Francisco. Media Characterizations: "hero"; "incorruptible"; "courageous"; "tough"; "principled"; "honest"; "liberal"; "left"; "empathetic"; "knowledgeable". Family: Son of extraordinary mother & Italian-American science teacher; Married Asian-American immigrant; Related to signers of the Declaration of Independence & Constitution. Groundbreaking Equal-Opportunity-for-All-to-Succeed Platform: Enact free, universal, high-quality healthcare, education prekindergarten-through-college, childcare & job training fully-funded by wealthy individuals & corporations, government revenues, and high-income workers. Raise minimum wage to $18.50-an-hour. End homelessness & poverty. Reverse economic inequality. Disempower top 1% economic elite. Empower nonviolent mass movements. Create just, livable & flourishing California for all. As a prominent, popular, public-interest 99% game-changer Inclusive-Populist-Progressive-Democrat, who received over 297,000 votes in California elections, I will govern as America’s most effective progressive governor.

3934 Ortega Street
San Francisco, CA 94122-3944
Tel: (415) 941-7945 | E-mail: joelventresca@gmail.com
joelventresca.com

Leo S. Zacky | REPUBLICAN

www.LeoZacky.com. It's clear that the people of this state and this nation do not want any more career politicians in government. We want people who truly know this state and have experience in what makes our state the world's fifth largest economy. Having been born and raised in Los Angeles and spending much of my personal and professional life in the Central Valley I embody just that. Being Vice President of Zacky Farms, I understand the diverse needs of California, its businesses, and its short comings. I know what it takes and how to give California what it needs to flourish. Having been a board member of the California Poultry Federation I have experienced firsthand how incompetent self-serving and corrupt the vast majority of those currently in power truly are, as we are all witness to their failure. It is up to all of us to take a stand and make the change we want to see in California. I seek office not for fame or fortune, or special privileges, but because I know no one else is more capable, incorruptible, and committed to fixing California. I have solutions to drought, homelessness, wildfires, and cost of living. I will bring left and right together to tackle our challenges and set us up to be prepared for the future. This is not about democrats or republicans; this is about California. We're all in this together. We're all on the same team, Team California! We must work together to accomplish this goal.

149 S. Barrington Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Tel: (310) 357-5167 | E-mail: ZackyforGov@protonmail.com
leozacky.com
Facebook: LeoZackyForGov | Twitter: @LeoSZacky
Instagram: @LeoZackyForGovernor | Other: Gab: @LeoZacky, gab.com/LeoZacky

Brian Dahle | REPUBLICAN

If you are fed up with the failed leadership that is destroying California, join my fight to get California back on track. I'll fight to reverse policies that foolishly released thousands of criminals from prison and put them back in our neighborhoods. Count on me to repeal laws that allow thugs to rob and steal without being held accountable. The state has spent billions on the homeless, but California's problem is worse than ever. Count on me to clean up the mess. Californians pay the highest rents and gas tax in the country. Electricity rates are among the highest in the nation. The high cost of living in California places a huge burden on working people and retirees. It is nearly impossible for young people to buy a home. I will fight to make California affordable for families. The state wasted billions on fraudulent unemployment benefits. Millions were scammed by criminals housed in state prisons! Yet, hard-working, honest people forced out of jobs by COVID-19 shutdowns had to wait months for help. Isn't it time to hold the administration accountable? I'm a business owner and farmer who will crack down on crime, fix the homeless problem, and get taxes down. I'll fight to return billions in surplus tax dollars to the taxpayers and not waste it on more mismanaged, failed programs. I'll stand up to the hypocrites who required us to wear masks while they did not. Join my fight to fix California.

briandahle.com

Mariana B. Dawson | NO PARTY PREFERENCE

F all politicians.

marianadawsonforgovernor.com
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Twitter: MarianaDawsonCA

Daniel R. Mercuri | REPUBLICAN

We are sovereigns, not serfs, with God-given constitutionally protected rights. I'm in this race to stop the erosion of our freedoms and put oath violators behind bars! With Jesus as my foundation, I'll bring accountability back into our government, God back into our country, and stop treating the state like a business which enslaves Californians to meet a profit margin.

2828 Cochran St., #117
Simi Valley, CA 93065
Tel: (805) 428-5315 | E-mail: danielmercuri@danielforcalgovernor.com
Danielforcalgovernor.com
Facebook: DanielMercuriforCAGov | Twitter: Dan_Mercuri
Instagram: danielmercuriforcagovernor
Other: YouTube: channel/UCy-bRErDbiJtjVEtk8VdKLg (Daniel Mercuri for Governor)

Cristian Raul Morales | REPUBLICAN

I am running for Governor of California to represent the people's voices as Governor of California, advocating for the working class. Me postulo para Gobernador de California para representar las voces del pueblo como Gobernador de California, abogando por la clase trabajadora. We can change California together for all voices. Podemos cambiar California juntos para todas las voces. I hope to earn your vote. Thank you and god bless. Espero ganar su voto. Gracias y Dios te bendiga. We need to stop. Nosotros necesitamos parar. #LaborCleansing. cmoralesforcagovernor.com

3025 Artesia Blvd., #37
Torrance, CA 90504
Tel: (310) 292-7180 | E-mail: info@CMoralesforcagovernor.com
CMoralesforcagovernor.com
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The statements and opinions expressed by the candidates are their own. Statements have not been checked for accuracy and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the Secretary of State's office. The order of the statements was determined by randomized drawing. Each statement was submitted and paid for by the candidate. A candidate who did not submit a statement may be otherwise qualified to appear on the ballot.