California Assembly candidates have reported their latest fundraising numbers for the first half of 2023.
Here’s a look at where the candidates stand in the Central Valley:
Assembly District 8: Asm. Jim Patterson (R–Fresno) is wrapping up his last term in office, leaving a vacancy that promises one of the more interesting contests in the Golden State.
- He has endorsed David Tangipa to replace him. Tangipa, a staffer for Fresno County Supervisor Nathan Magsig and former Fresno State football star, has hit the ground running by raising $158,101.36 in from January to July.
- Tangipa has $146,438.50 left in the bank.
- His opponent is former Congressman George Radanovich, who unsuccessfully ran for State Senate last year.
- Radanovich officially filed his paperwork to run for Assembly on July 20, entering after the fundraising reporting period closed.
- Yet his Senate campaign account is still open with the state and paints a much rougher picture with the latest filing on Monday.
- Radanovich did not report any monetary contributions to his defunct Senate campaign for the first half of 2023, and his total cash on hand there sits at $5,993.14.
- He also reported $102,844.09 in outstanding debts, which include unpaid bills to consultants and reimbursements to himself.
Assembly District 27: Asm. Esmeralda Soria (D–Fresno) is in her first term after defeating former Merced County Sheriff Mark Pazin in the open 27th district.
- Her reelection bid is off to a booming start as she raised $674,772 from January through June.
- Soria has $567,422 left in her war chest and does not have a challenger yet.
- “I am humbled by the trust and support of the people of District 27, Soria said in a statement. “Together, we have made a real difference in the everyday lives of thousands of Central Valley residents. This is only the beginning. There is so much more to do and we are just getting started. I have and will continue to fight for the Central Valley everyday.”
Assembly District 31: Asm. Joaquin Arambula (D–Fresno) brought in $83,650 to start the year, adding to over $90,000 that he already had in the bank.
- After spending more than $100,000, Arambula has $81,632.13 on hand and does not have a challenger for his seat.
Assembly District 35: Asm. Jasmeet Bains (D–Bakersfield) opened up her reelection bid by raising $398,372.62 in the first half of 2023.
- She spent close to $80,000, leaving her with $343,749.37 as she fends off a challenge from Bakersfield City Councilman Andrae Gonzales.
- Gonzales raised $101,356 so far and has not spent any of it.
