Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
California State Assemblymember
Law Enforcement Contributions:
Background:
Assemblymember Petrie-Norris was first elected in 2018. She was a businesswoman by trade and formerly sat on the Housing and Human Services Committee of Laguna Beach.
Assemblymember Petrie-Norris does not have a good voting record on justice reform, earning an “F” on our Legislative Scorecard in 2023 and 2025 and a “C” in 2024. She has also authored a handful of bills that ultimately failed but would have increased criminal penalties for retail theft and fentanyl sales.
Public Safety Platform:
On her campaign website, Assemblymember Petrie-Norris highlights support for firefighters and ending gun violence as part of her public safety platform. She has, however, received endorsements from several law enforcement organizations such as the California Association of Highway Patrolmen, California Correctional Peace Officers Association, and the Peace Officers Research Association of California.
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Political Party:
Republican
Ballot Designation:
Businessman
Law Enforcement Contributions:
None as of 4/16/26
Background:
Urson Russell is the co-founder of several businesses, including those that make golf carts and reusable shopping bags.
Public Safety Platform:
On his campaign website, Russell claims that he will put public safety “first” and is committed to: “Stronger Penalties: Ensuring repeat offenders face tougher consequences; Support for Peace Officers: Providing the resources and backing our officers need to keep us safe; [and] Justice Reform: Closing the revolving door that allows dangerous individuals to get back on our streets too soon.”
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