No Recommendation
Member of the State Assembly - No Recommendation - 71st
Based on our analysis, the two Republican candidates for this position have distinct visions for the district. We recommend that you choose the candidate who best aligns to your values in this race.
Progressive endorsements: Matt Rahn does not have any endorsements from progressive groups. He has also received endorsements from problematic stakeholders, including Rep. Darrell Issa, Rep. Ken Calvert, Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs, and California Coalition of Law Enforcement Associations.
Kate Sanchez does not have any endorsements from progressive groups. She has received endorsements from problematic stakeholders, including Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes, and Rep. Young Kim.
Key initiatives: Rahn is Mayor of Temecula. He has funded police and homeless outreach programs.
Sanchez is a small-business owner who formerly worked for the chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, former Congressmember Ed Royce.
The Race
Primary election results: The June 2022 results included Rahn (R), 53%; and Sanchez (R), 47%.They will compete in a run-off in the November 8 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Rahn’s campaign has raised $324,020 and is funded by police money, real estate money, and corporate PACs.
Sanchez’s campaign has raised $58,738 and is funded primarily by individual donors.
The District
Counties in district: California’s 71st Assembly District includes parts of Riverside and Orange Counties.
Voter registration: 30% Democrat, 41% Republican, and 22% No Party Preference. Republicans have held this district since at least 2012.
District demographics: 20% Latino, 11% Asian, and 4% Black.
Recent election results: AD-71 voted for Trump for president in 2020 by 8 points and Cox for governor in 2018 by 20 points.
The Position
State assemblymembers represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the California State Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district.
The California State Assembly has 80 districts. Each represents a population of at least 465,000 Californians. Representatives are elected to the Assembly for a two-year term. Every two years, all 80 seats are subject to election. Members elected before 2012 are restricted to three two-year terms (six years) in the Assembly. Those elected in or after 2012 are allowed to serve 12 years total across both the state Senate or Assembly. This term, Democrats currently hold a three-quarters supermajority of 60 seats in the California State Assembly, while Republicans hold 19 seats and one seat is held by an Independent.
Member of the State Assembly - No Recommendation - 71st
Based on our analysis, the two Republican candidates for this position have distinct visions for the district. We recommend that you choose the candidate who best aligns to your values in this race.
Progressive endorsements: Matt Rahn does not have any endorsements from progressive groups. He has also received endorsements from problematic stakeholders, including Rep. Darrell Issa, Rep. Ken Calvert, Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs, and California Coalition of Law Enforcement Associations.
Kate Sanchez does not have any endorsements from progressive groups. She has received endorsements from problematic stakeholders, including Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes, and Rep. Young Kim.
Key initiatives: Rahn is Mayor of Temecula. He has funded police and homeless outreach programs.
Sanchez is a small-business owner who formerly worked for the chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, former Congressmember Ed Royce.
The Race
Primary election results: The June 2022 results included Rahn (R), 53%; and Sanchez (R), 47%.They will compete in a run-off in the November 8 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Rahn’s campaign has raised $324,020 and is funded by police money, real estate money, and corporate PACs.
Sanchez’s campaign has raised $58,738 and is funded primarily by individual donors.
The District
Counties in district: California’s 71st Assembly District includes parts of Riverside and Orange Counties.
Voter registration: 30% Democrat, 41% Republican, and 22% No Party Preference. Republicans have held this district since at least 2012.
District demographics: 20% Latino, 11% Asian, and 4% Black.
Recent election results: AD-71 voted for Trump for president in 2020 by 8 points and Cox for governor in 2018 by 20 points.
The Position
State assemblymembers represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the California State Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district.
The California State Assembly has 80 districts. Each represents a population of at least 465,000 Californians. Representatives are elected to the Assembly for a two-year term. Every two years, all 80 seats are subject to election. Members elected before 2012 are restricted to three two-year terms (six years) in the Assembly. Those elected in or after 2012 are allowed to serve 12 years total across both the state Senate or Assembly. This term, Democrats currently hold a three-quarters supermajority of 60 seats in the California State Assembly, while Republicans hold 19 seats and one seat is held by an Independent.