Monterey County, California

California Assembly District 30

2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 30 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Dawn Addis and Shannon Kessler. Candidate information follows official Monterey County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Dawn Addis (Democratic) and Shannon Kessler (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Dawn Addis is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Dawn Addis (DEM) 54.8 percent and Shannon Kessler (REP) 35.9 percent advanced over Susannah Brown (DEM) 9.3 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.

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, Dawn Addis, is on the ballot.

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Dawn Addis

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities

Fully funding public schools.
Expanding access to quality healthcare.
Protecting the environment.

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Dawn Addis, a former special education teacher, represents California's coastal 30th Assembly District, per her official Assembly biography. She chairs the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Health and is the inaugural chair of the California Legislative Central Coast Caucus. She is running for reelection as the Democratic candidate.

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Shannon Kessler

Republican

Top priorities

public safety
housing affordability
government accountability

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Shannon Kessler is a business owner and children's and parental rights advocate on the Central Coast, running for California Assembly District 30, per her campaign site. She has served as an Arroyo Grande Parks and Recreation Commissioner and PTA President, and co-owns a family construction and real estate business.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for California Assembly District 30 in 2026?

When is the California Assembly District 30 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 Monterey County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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

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Candidate profiles

Dawn Addis, full profile Shannon Kessler, full profile Official California election office