Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
County Supervisor
Law Enforcement Contributions: None as of 4/13/26
Background:
Senator Blakespear has served in the Senate since 2022 after serving for multiple terms on the Encinitas City Council. Since being in the Senate, she has had a mixed voting record on justice reform legislation – earning a “B” on our Legislative Scorecard in 2023 and 2024, but falling to a “D” in 2025.
Public Safety Platform:
Senator Blakespear does not have a public safety platform listed on her campaign website, but her disappointing voting record and endorsement from the San Diego Police Officers Association reveal that she is not a supporter of justice reform. ”
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Political Party:
Republican
Ballot Designation:
Small business owner
Law Enforcement Contributions:
None as of 4/13/26
Background:
Laura Bassett is a real estate professional and small business owner who currently serves as a San Diego County Civil Services Commissioner.
Public Safety Platform:
On public safety, Bassett states that she supports a “balanced approach that gives law enforcement the tools they need, strengthens accountability for serious offenses, and maintains fairness within our justice system.”
However, she also criticizes recent justice reforms, stating reforms “have created confusion, weakened accountability, and too often prioritized offenders over law-abiding residents…We must return to a commonsense approach that takes crime seriously while recognizing the dignity of every person involved.” She expresses support for Prop 36, which increased criminal penalties for minor offenses.
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