Political Party:

Democrat

Ballot Designation:

 California State Boardmember

Law Enforcement Contributions:

CA Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA PAC)
CA Association of Highway Patrolmen PAC

Background:

 Harabedian is a former Mayor and City Councilmember for Sierra Madre, serving two terms. He is also a current prosecutor under George Gascón with the LA County District Attorney’s Office. Harabedian also worked at the powerful law firm Latham & Watkins, and at Stanford’s Immigrants’ Rights Clinic, and the Equality Pro Bono Project. He is also a Regional Vice Chair of the Los Angeles County Democratic Party.

Public Safety Platform:

Harabedian does not have a written public safety platform, but in separate interviews indicated support for overhauling the Three Strikes Law, but maintained that its focus should be on “violent and serious crimes.” He supports repealing ineffective sentence enhancements and taking an evidence-based approach while also capping the total amount of enhancements that can be applied. 

IJ Action recommends AD 41 voters support Harabedian, given that his positions on public safety are more clear and more aligned with IJ Action’s values on criminal justice reform.

Website:

https://johnharabedian.com/

Political Party:

Republican

Ballot Designation:

 Community Volunteer

Law Enforcement Contributions:

The candidate has not reported any campaign funds as of 8/23/24

Background:

 Martinez is a former Council Member for the City of Altadena, and is the founder and president of a business consulting firm.

Public Safety Platform:

Martinez does not have a campaign website or written policy platform, and little information is available regarding her public safety positions.

Website:

https://linktr.ee/mdm4ad41