Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
Incumbent
Law Enforcement Contributions:
Candidate has not raised any campaign funds as of 4/16/26
Background:
Assemblymember was elected in 2024, formerly serving as a Community Engagement Specialist for the San Diego County Office of Education and Professor in the Dept. of Africana Studies at San Diego State University.
Since joining the Assembly, she has been a strong supporter of justice reform measures, earning an “A+” on our Legislative Scorecard. As a current member of the Public Safety Committee, she often voices support for incarcerated people and their rights and pushes back against criminalization measures.
Public Safety Platform:
Assemblymember Sharp-Collins prioritizes justice reform on her campaign website, stating that she “is working to reform the unfair ‘three strikes’ law, fighting to beef up support for victims of crimes, and investing in community programs to end the school to prison pipeline”.
Due to her strong voting record and vocal support for reform, IJ Action recommends that voters re-elect Assemblymember Sharp-Collins.
Website:
Political Party:
Republican
Ballot Designation:
Spring Valley Community Planning Group Member
Law Enforcement Contributions:
None as of 4/16/26
Background:
Andrew Lawson has never been in a public office other than a local community planning group in Spring Valley.
Public Safety Platform:
On his campaign website, Lawson states that his priorities are to “restore trust in law enforcement and government” and to “crack down” on crime.
Website:
https://www.andrewlawson4ad79.com/
