No Good Choices
Jim Patterson is the incumbent, having served as State Senator for District 23 since 2013. Based on our Courage Score analysis, Patterson has shown that he does NOT advocate for the needs of constituents or face down corporate lobbyists and interest groups that exploit Californians. Patterson scored 0 out of 100 on this year’s Courage Score, our annual analysis of a legislator's progressive voting records.
Patterson has no challengers in this race. According to recent election results, Democrat do not usually win this seat.
Our analysis shows that there isn’t a progressive candidate that is likely to advance to the general election in this race. We encourage you to write in a candidate of your choice to show support for progressives in this district. Keep reading for progressive recommendations in other key races and on ballot measures where your vote can make a critical difference.
No Recommendation - AD 23
Jim Patterson is the incumbent, having served as State Senator for District 23 since 2013. Based on our Courage Score analysis, Patterson has shown that he does NOT advocate for the needs of constituents or face down corporate lobbyists and interest groups that exploit Californians. Patterson scored 0 out of 100 on this year’s Courage Score, our annual analysis of a legislator's progressive voting records.
Patterson has no challengers in this race. According to recent election results, Democrat do not usually win this seat.
Our analysis shows that there isn’t a progressive candidate that is likely to advance to the general election in this race. We encourage you to write in a candidate of your choice to show support for progressives in this district. Keep reading for progressive recommendations in other key races and on ballot measures where your vote can make a critical difference.