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Mendocino County, California

California Assembly District 2

2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Rogers and Michael Greer. Candidate information follows official Mendocino County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Chris Rogers (Democratic) and Michael Greer (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Chris Rogers is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Chris Rogers (DEM) 69.7 percent and Michael Greer (REP) 30.3 percent advanced, 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, Chris Rogers, is on the ballot.

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Chris Rogers

Chris Rogers

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Addressing the rising cost of housing, childcare, and transportation for working families.
  • Supporting rural communities with better broadband, schools, clinics, and infrastructure.
  • Protecting forests, rivers, and the coastline, including salmon habitat restoration and wildfire prevention.

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Chris Rogers represents California's 2nd Assembly District, covering Eureka, Arcata and Santa Rosa, per his official Assembly biography. He previously served as a Santa Rosa City Councilmember and Mayor and holds degrees from UC Santa Barbara and Sonoma State University.

Michael Greer

Republican

Biography

Michael Greer is a candidate for the 2nd Assembly District. His ballot designation is retired teacher, per the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters' list of candidates on the ballot for the November 3, 2026 general election; he did not submit a candidate statement, per the same source.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for California Assembly District 2 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 2 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Chris Rogers and Michael Greer. Candidate information follows official Mendocino County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the California Assembly District 2 election in California?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for California are on the California election hub at theballotbrief.com.

How do I see my exact Mendocino County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Mendocino County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Chris Rogers, full profileMichael Greer, full profileOfficial California election office