Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
Community Organizer
Law Enforcement Contributions:
Candidate has not raised any campaign funds as of 4/16/26
Background:
James is a former Foreign Affairs Officer at the US Department of State. She is a resident of Shasta, CA.
Public Safety Platform:
James does not state a public safety platform on her campaign website, and there is not much information about her readily available. She does not list any endorsements, and as of early April, had only raised just over $1,000 from the Democratic Party with no other contributors.
Due to the apparent lack of seriousness of her candidacy and the far-right nature of the other candidates in this race, IJ Action has no recommendation for AD 1.
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Political Party:
Republican
Ballot Designation:
No Ballot Designation
Law Enforcement Contributions:
Candidate has not raised any campaign funds as of 4/16/26
Background:
Andrea Lee Anderson has no campaign website and no information about her background is readily available.
Public Safety Platform:
Website:
No Website
Political Party:
Republican
Ballot Designation:
Farmer/Assemblywoman
Law Enforcement Contributions:
Background:
Assemblymember Hadwick was elected to the Legislature in 2024. Prior to joining the Legislature, she was a farm operator and teacher. During her first term in office, she was a strong opponent to justice reform, earning an “F” on our Legislative Scorecard.
Public Safety Platform:
Assemblymember Hadwick vocally opposes justice reform and supports law enforcement on her campaign website, stating: “Sacramento politicians hand criminals get-out-of-jail-free cards and cut funding from law enforcement. Heather backs the blue 100%. Heather will go to Sacramento to ensure career criminals are held accountable, and our law enforcement departments have the resources they need to keep us safe.”
She is endorsed by the CA Association of Highway Patrolmen.
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Political Party:
Republican
Ballot Designation:
Councilmember
Law Enforcement Contributions: Candidate has not raised any campaign funds as of 4/16/26
Background:
Hale is a member of the City of Anderson City Council and is a construction worker by trade.
Public Safety Platform:
While Hale does not have a written public safety platform, it is worth noting that he is a far-right parents’ rights advocate, stating his number one priority is to “Fight back against social emotional & behavioral health programs in our public education system,” which are widely known to prevent violence and improve public safety.
He does not list any endorsements, and as of early April, has not raised any campaign funds.
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