Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
California State Assemblymember
Law Enforcement Contributions:
Background:
Assemblymember Mike Fong was first elected to the State Assembly in 2022 after working in various positions in local government within Los Angeles County. Fong served as a member of the Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees, and as a council aide and East Area Director for former LA Mayor Villaraigosa.
Since joining the Legislature, Assemblymember Fong has been a good vote on justice reform issues, earning an “A” on our Scorecard for the last three years in a row.
Public Safety Platform:
Assemblymember Fong does not have a public safety platform on his campaign website, but does uplift other progressive issues such as “reducing homelessness, protecting the environment, [and] expanding access to higher education”
Assemblymember Fong is a consistent vote for progressive public safety priorities, earning him high marks among aligned partners like ACLU Action and an A+ Courage Score. IJ Action recommends voters re-elect Assemblymember Fong.
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Political Party:
Republican
Ballot Designation:
Attorney/Father
Law Enforcement Contributions:
None as of 09/18/2026
Background:
Liu is an attorney who ran unsuccessfully for this same Assembly seat in 2024.
Public Safety Platform:
Liu has an extreme tough-on-crime viewpoint, consistently criticizing incumbent Mike Fong on his campaign website for supporting justice reform legislation. Also on his website, Liu expresses his support for Prop 36 and states that he “advocate[s for] a common-sense strategy that holds criminals accountable through stricter enforcement and equips police officers with the resources they need to protect communities effectively.”
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