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

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, yet he has accepted significant campaign contributions from law enforcement.

However, his opponents do not appear to be serious candidates 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/

Political Party:

Democrat

Ballot Designation:

Business Owner/Mother

Law Enforcement Contributions: Candidate has not raised any campaign funds as of 4/16/26

Background:

Zenith Khan does not have a campaign website and there is no information about their background readily available online.

Public Safety Platform:

Website:

No Website

Political Party:

Republican

Ballot Designation:

Business Owner/Commissioner

Law Enforcement Contributions: Candidate has not raised any campaign funds as of 4/16/26

Background:

Alejandro Galicia does not have a campaign website and there is no information about their background readily available online.

Public Safety Platform:

Website:

No Website