2018 California Attorney General election

The 2018 California Attorney General election was held on November 6, 2018, to elect the Attorney General of California. The 2014 election winner Kamala Harris was elected to the United States Senate during the 2016 Senate election; incumbent Democratic Attorney General, Xavier Becerra won election to a full term.

2018 California Attorney General election

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Candidate Xavier Becerra Steven Bailey
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 7,754,469 4,447,143
Percentage 63.6% 36.4%

County results
Becerra:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Bailey:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Attorney General before election

Xavier Becerra
Democratic

Elected Attorney General

Xavier Becerra
Democratic

Primary

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Democratic Party

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Declared

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Republican Party

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Declared

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Withdrawn

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Peace and Freedom Party

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Declared

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  • Adriane Bracciale, criminal defense attorney in the Inland Empire[9]

Endorsements

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Steven Bailey

Cabinet-level officials

U.S. Representatives

State-level officials

Local-level officials

Individuals

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Xavier Becerra

U.S. Representatives

State-level officials

State Senators

State Assembly members

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Eric Early

Individuals

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Dave Jones

U.S. Representatives

State-level officials

Local-level officials

California Democratic Party leaders

Organizations

Newspapers

Polling

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Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Xavier
Becerra (D)
Steven
Bailey (R)
Eric
Early (R)
Dave
Jones (D)
Undecided
Gravis Marketing[61] May 4–5, 2018 525 28% 21% 10% 10% 31%

Results

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Results by county:
Becerra
  •   60–70%
  •   50–60%
  •   40–50%
  •   Becerra—<40%
Bailey
  •   Bailey—<40%
  •   Bailey—40–50%
Nonpartisan blanket primary results[62]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Xavier Becerra (incumbent) 3,024,611 45.8%
Republican Steven Bailey 1,615,859 24.5%
Democratic Dave Jones 1,017,427 15.4%
Republican Eric Early 943,071 14.3%
Total votes 6,600,968 100%

General election

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Polling

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Poll source Date(s)
administered
Sample
size
Margin
of error
Xavier
Becerra (D)
Steven
Bailey (R)
Undecided
Gravis Marketing[63] October 25–26, 2018 743 ± 3.6% 52% 34% 14%

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Becerra won the election in a landslide, even outperforming Gavin Newsom during the simultaneous gubernatorial election.

California Attorney General election, 2018[64]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic Xavier Becerra (incumbent) 7,754,469 63.6% +6.1%
Republican Steven Bailey 4,447,143 36.4% −6.1%
Total votes 12,201,612 100.0% N/A
Democratic hold

By congressional district

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Becerra won 46 of 53 congressional districts.[65]

District Becerra Bailey Representative
1st 41% 59% Doug LaMalfa
2nd 73% 27% Jared Huffman
3rd 55% 45% John Garamendi
4th 42% 58% Tom McClintock
5th 71% 29% Mike Thompson
6th 72% 28% Doris Matsui
7th 54% 46% Ami Bera
8th 42% 58% Paul Cook
9th 56% 44% Jerry McNerney
10th 52% 48% Josh Harder
11th 71% 29% Mark DeSaulnier
12th 87% 13% Nancy Pelosi
13th 91% 9% Barbara Lee
14th 77% 23% Jackie Speier
15th 70% 30% Eric Swalwell
16th 59% 41% Jim Costa
17th 72% 28% Ro Khanna
18th 73% 27% Anna Eshoo
19th 71% 29% Zoe Lofgren
20th 72% 28% Jimmy Panetta
21st 55% 45% TJ Cox
22nd 44% 56% Devin Nunes
23rd 38% 62% Kevin McCarthy
24th 59% 41% Salud Carbajal
25th 53% 47% Katie Hill
26th 59% 41% Julia Brownley
27th 67% 33% Judy Chu
28th 77% 23% Adam Schiff
29th 81% 19% Tony Cárdenas
30th 72% 28% Brad Sherman
31st 59% 41% Pete Aguilar
32nd 68% 32% Grace Napolitano
33rd 69% 31% Ted Lieu
34th 87% 13% Jimmy Gomez
35th 68% 32% Norma Torres
36th 54% 46% Raul Ruiz
37th 88% 12% Karen Bass
38th 68% 32% Linda Sánchez
39th 52% 48% Gil Cisneros
40th 84% 16% Lucille Roybal-Allard
41st 62% 38% Mark Takano
42nd 43% 57% Ken Calvert
43rd 80% 20% Maxine Waters
44th 84% 16% Nanette Barragán
45th 51% 49% Katie Porter
46th 66% 34% Lou Correa
47th 63% 37% Alan Lowenthal
48th 51% 49% Harley Rouda
49th 53% 47% Mike Levin
50th 43% 57% Duncan Hunter
51st 72% 28% Juan Vargas
52nd 60% 40% Scott Peters
53rd 67% 33% Susan Davis

References

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  10. ^ "Former US Attorney General Meese backs Bailey in run for state AG". November 7, 2017.
  11. ^ Steven Bailey. "This endorsement is a sure sign of our campaign's growing momentum. I'm on the campaign trail every day to earn the support of state and local leaders like Tom. Endorse our campaign today and become part of the movement to make a difference for California!". Twitter.
  12. ^ Steven Bailey. "Longtime California State Legislator and former U.S. Congressman Ernie Konnyu has endorsed me!". Twitter.
  13. ^ Steven Bailey. "Thank you, @RepLaMalfa for your endorsement, and thank you for your courageous #conservative #leadership in both the California State Legislature and now the U.S. Congress!". Twitter.
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  15. ^ "RAGA Chairman Leslie Rutledge Endorses Judge Bailey". Bailey For AG. June 7, 2018.
  16. ^ Steven Bailey. "I am honored to have the support of @PollyDad, Mike Reynolds, and Bill Jones as I seek the office of Attorney General. They have never given up the fight for #justice since the tragic murders of their daughters, Kimber Reynolds and Polly Hannah Klaas". Twitter.
  17. ^ "HARKEY ENDORSES JUDGE STEVEN BAILEY (RET.) FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL". highlandnews.net. November 30, 2017.
  18. ^ Steven Bailey. "Honored to earn the support of conservative @JoelAndersonCA joining his colleagues @SenateRepCaucus Chair @CASenatorJim, @TedGaines, and @JohnMWMoorlach". Twitter.
  19. ^ Steven Bailey. "I'm greatly honored to earn the support of Senator @JohnMWMoorlach Moorlach has always been a courageous voice for common sense in Orange County and the state capitol and having him lend that voice to our #campaign is highly encouraging". Twitter.
  20. ^ "SENATOR JIM NIELSEN ENDORSES JUDGE STEVEN BAILEY (RET.) FOR CALIFORNIA ATTORNEY GENERAL". baileyforag.com. November 28, 2017. Archived from the original on October 24, 2017. Retrieved October 23, 2017.
  21. ^ Steven Bailey. "Endorsed by Assemblyman @Phillip ChenCA #caleg #California #politics #2018elections #Judge4AG". Twitter.
  22. ^ Steven Bailey. "Former Senate Minority Leader @BobHuff99 Backs Judge Bailey in AG Race #Judge4AG". Twitter.
  23. ^ Steven Bailey. "Thank you @CityofFresno @MayorLeeBrand for endorsing #Judge4AG in the race for California Attorney General #caag Your service to your city continues to inspire me to fight for the Californians who fear their voices aren't being heard in #Sacramento. I will serve ALL CALIFORNIANS!". Twitter.
  24. ^ "County Sheriffs Unite In Support of Judge Bailey". Bailey For AG. May 1, 2018.
  25. ^ "SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY DAN DOW ENDORSES JUDGE STEVEN BAILEY". Bailey For AG. May 1, 2018.
  26. ^ "Sacramento County Sheriff Scott Jones Endorses Judge Steven Bailey (Ret.) for Attorney General". Bailey For AG. July 9, 2018.
  27. ^ Steven Bailey. "humbled and grateful to have Dr. John Eastman's endorsement. I swore an oath to uphold the U.S. Constitution and the Constitution of the State of California as a Superior Court Judge and I will to continue to live by that oath in defense of every Californian's rights as AG". Twitter.
  28. ^ Steven Bailey. "See why @RonNehring has endorsed my campaign #California Attorney General! Let's take back this important seat!". Twitter.
  29. ^ "Michael Reagan Endorses Judge Steven Bailey (Ret.)". Bailey For AG. May 22, 2018.
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  32. ^ "Endorsed by the Lincoln Club of Orange County". Bailey For AG. April 20, 2018.
  33. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Judge Bailey is Endorsed by 12 County Republican Parties". Bailey For AG. March 26, 2018.
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  36. ^ "Endorsed by the Los Angeles Police Protective League". Judge Steven Bailey for California Attorney General. May 18, 2018.
  37. ^ Judge Steven Bailey (Ret.). "When it comes to protecting California families, no one knows the challenges better than our first responders. That is why it is my great honor to announce the endorsement of @aladsonline, representing more than 7,900 deputy sheriffs and investigators in Los Angeles County. #caag". Twitter.
  38. ^ "California Peace Officers' Association Endorses Judge Bailey". Bailey For AG. July 2, 2018.
  39. ^ Judge Steven Bailey (Ret.). "I'm incredibly honored to announce the endorsement of the National Association of Police Organizations @NAPOpolice representing more than 1,000 police units and associations and 241,000 sworn #LawEnforcement officers across America! Thank you @LAPPL for your recommendation". Twitter.
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  59. ^ "Editorial: Dave Jones would be best-balanced attorney general". East Bay Times. April 19, 2018.
  60. ^ "Endorsements: Kim and Leno for mayor. Mandelman for supervisor. Eastin for governor. Yes on F, No on H". San Francisco Bay Guardian. May 2, 2018.
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  65. ^ "Dra 2020".
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