Assembly District 80

Political Party:

Democrat

Ballot Designation:

Assemblymember

Law Enforcement Contributions:

• L.A County Probation Officers Union AFSCME Local No. 685 PAC
• Peace Officers Research Association of California PAC (PORAC PAC)
• California Association of Highway Patrolmen PAC
• National Peace Officers & Fire Fighters Benefit Association
• California Correctional Peace Officers Association PAC
• Santa Ana Police Officers Association PAC
• California State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) PAC
• Los Angeles Police Protective League PAC Small Contributor Committee
• San Bernardino County Sheriff’s County Employees Benefit Association PAC
• California Statewide Law Enforcement Association PAC

Background:

Assemblymember Alvarez was elected to the State Assembly in 2022 after a career as a social worker. Alvarez served on the San Diego City Council for several years and also on the San Diego Community College District Board.

Since joining the Assembly, he has had a decent voting record on justice reform, earning a “B” on our Legislative Scorecard in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

Public Safety Platform:

Assemblymember Alvarez does not have a public safety platform on his campaign website, and the campaign contributions he has received from law enforcement are concerning.

However, his opponent does not appear to be a serious candidate and his voting record in the Legislature has been decent, so IJ Action recommends re-electing Assemblymember Alvarez as a Harm Reduction vote.

Website:

https://www.davidalvarez.com/