2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 79 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: LaShae Sharp-Collins and Andrew Lawson. Candidate information follows official San Diego County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
LaShae Sharp-Collins (Democratic) and Andrew Lawson (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; LaShae Sharp-Collins is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: LaShae Sharp-Collins (DEM) 64.7 percent and Andrew Lawson (REP) 35.3 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, LaShae Sharp-Collins, is on the ballot.
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Democratic Incumbent
Per the California State Assembly official roster.
Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins represents California's 79th Assembly District in San Diego County. She serves on the Health, Appropriations and Budget committees and co-chairs the Select Committee on CalFresh Enrollment and Nutrition, per the Assembly's official roster.
Republican
Per the campaign site.
Andrew Lawson is the Republican candidate for California Assembly District 79 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's Certified List of Candidates for the General Election.
Who is running for California Assembly District 79 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 79 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: LaShae Sharp-Collins and Andrew Lawson. Candidate information follows official San Diego County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the California Assembly District 79 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.
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