Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
Councilwoman/Educator
Law Enforcement Contributions:
None as of 09/17/2026
Background:
Jackie Elward is an educator, labor organizer, immigrant, and nonprofit founder. She was the first Black woman to be elected to the Rohnert City Council, where she has served since 2020.
As a City Councilmember, she supported the launch of the city’s SAFE Team – their local unarmed model of crisis response.
Public Safety Platform:
In her IJ Action candidate questionnaire and subsequent endorsement interview, Elward emphasizes a care-first approach to community safety, focusing on diversion, restorative justice, and wraparound reentry support.
In terms of sentencing reforms, Elward stated that she supports eliminating mandatory minimums and greatly reducing sentencing enhancements. She furthermore supports upholding Prop 57 and credit earning in prison, stating: “Bills that restrict earned credits or narrow eligibility undermine voter intent and move us backward toward a punishment first model that has already failed. Expanding evidence based credit earning aligns incentives with rehabilitation. If someone demonstrates accountability and growth, the system should recognize that progress.”
IJ Action voted to endorse Elward due to her alignment on our values and policy priorities, but also due to her passion and vocal commitment to working in partnership with people impacted by incarceration. We urge residents of AD 12 to vote for Jackie Elward.
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Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
County Supervisor/Father
Law Enforcement Contributions:
Background:
Erica Lucan worked as a Chief Marketing Officer at a bike company, later becoming an elected official on the Novato City Council and currently on the Marin County Board of Supervisors.
Public Safety Platform:
While Lucan does not express his views on public safety policy on his campaign website, it can be inferred that he is supportive of law enforcement as he is endorsed by the Sheriffs of Marin and Sonoma Counties, as well as the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC).
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