State Senate Race

Party: Democrat Occupation: California State Senator Relevant Experience: State Senator (2022-) Chula Vista Councilmember (1994-2022) & (2016-2022) / Mayor (2002-2006) Serves as Chairman of California’s Coastal Commission Personal Information: Served 13 years in law enforcement First person of color ever elected to City office in Chula Vista history, the first Latino Mayor, and the first

Party: Republican Occupation: CEO / Educator / Pastor Relevant Experience: Bishop overseeing 350+ churches, pastors and ministers in Southern California Non-profit CEO Played a major role in the 2020-21 US Supreme Court case over COVID-19 restrictions on indoor worship services Personal Information: Originally from Phoenix, longtime Chula Vista resident Pastor of 40 years With Rosa,