Incumbent – Grade F

Political Party:

Republican

Ballot Designation:

 Assemblymember / Small Businesswoman

Law Enforcement Contributions:

California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA)
Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC PAC)
Los Angeles Police Protective League PAC
San Diego Police Officers Association
Oceanside Police Officers Association
Deputy Sheriffs’ Association of San Diego County 
California Association of Highway Patrolmen

Background:

Assemblymember Davies was first elected to the State Assembly in 2020, after serving several terms on the Laguna Niguel City Council and as Mayor.

Public Safety Platform:

Since entering office, Assemblymember Davies has introduced a few bills concerning public safety, such as AB 381 to require drug treatment centers to carry Naloxone, an opioid overdose treatment drug; AB 750, a bill to require people participating in drug diversion programs to be educated on the “dangers of controlled substances”; and AB 1848, a bill that would add a 1-year sentence enhancement for using a minor to sell or transport fentanyl. 

Assemblymember Davies has opposed all justice reform bills this cycle, earning an F on the IJ Action Legislative Scorecard in 2023 and 2024. She did not vote on ACA 8 which refers a measure to the November 2024 ballot to end slavery in California prisons, while also voting no on good bills like AB 2178 to reduce prison capacity and AB 2709 to strengthen visitation rights. 

Her website states the following on public safety issues: “California has made people less safe by lowering penalties for property and violent crimes and letting felons out of jail early…I believe we need to do what it takes to have enough well-trained, properly equipped police in every community. At the same time we need to build trust with the police and some parts of our community: that’s why I support body cameras and diversification of our law enforcement. I also believe we need to repeal laws and ballot measures which have emboldened criminals and made the rest of us worry about when our car or home will be robbed.”

Furthermore, Assemblymember Davies has endorsed Proposition 36, a measure that will appear on the November 2024 General Election ballot that would bring back felony charges for drug possession, create new enhancements for retail theft, and gut major components of Proposition 47. It is being led by district attorneys, police and prison associations, and big corporations like Walmart and Home Depot.

Website:

https://www.daviesforca.com/

Political Party:

Democrat

Ballot Designation:

 Mayor / Business Owner

Law Enforcement Contributions: None as of 8/23/24

Background:

 Duncan is Mayor of San Clemente and a former City Councilmember. He is also a former federal prosecutor and Senior Attorney for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the Department of Homeland Security.

Public Safety Platform:

On his campaign website, Duncan said the following on public safety issues: “I will fully fund law enforcement officers…California’s response on public safety should be guided by one thing — the rule of law…As a former federal prosecutor who worked every day with law enforcement officers for 16 years, I believe in law and order and reject the extremist political agendas on both sides. I’ll fight to fully fund our police officers and deputy sheriffs, and I won’t ignore the growing threat of domestic terrorism. Recent criminal justice reforms have not worked as intended. I will utilize my experience as a prosecutor to develop better programs that keep violent criminals off our streets, ensure there are appropriate penalties for burglary and theft, and keep low-level individuals from re-offending.”

Because both candidates are vocally opposed to justice reform, IJ Action has no recommendation for the AD 74 race.

Website:

https://www.votechrisduncan.com/