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Adam Gray
Democratic Party
Candidate, U.S. House California District 13
U.S. House California District 13
Tenure
2025 - Present
Term ends
2027
Years in position
1
Predecessor: John Duarte (R)
Prior offices:
California State Assembly District 21
Years in office: 2012 - 2022
Successor: Diane Papan (D)
Compensation
Base salary
$174,000
Elections and appointments
Last election
November 5, 2024
Next election
June 2, 2026
Personal
Birthplace
Merced, CA
Profession
Educator
Contact
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Adam Gray (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California's 13th Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Gray (Democratic Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California's 13th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the primary scheduled on June 2, 2026.[source]

Biography

Adam Gray was born in Merced, California, in 1977. He earned a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California at Santa Barbara.[1] Gray's career experience includes working as a legislative aide with the California State Legislature and as an assistant lecturer with the University of California at Merced. He was a member of the California Senate from 2007 to 2011, and a member of the California Assembly from 2012 to 2022.[2][3][4]

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2025-2026

Gray was assigned to the following committees:[Source]

Elections

2026

See also: California's 13th Congressional District election, 2026

California's 13th Congressional District election, 2026 (June 2 top-two primary)

General election

The primary will occur on June 2, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 13

Incumbent Adam Gray, Alberto Escobedo, Vin Kruttiventi, Kevin Lincoln II, and Javier Lopez are running in the primary for U.S. House California District 13 on June 2, 2026.

Candidate
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Adam Gray (D)
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Alberto Escobedo (No party preference)
Image of Vin Kruttiventi
Vin Kruttiventi (R)
Image of Kevin Lincoln II
Kevin Lincoln II (R)
Image of Javier Lopez
Javier Lopez (R) Candidate Connection

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Endorsements

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  • Democrats Work for America

2024

See also: California's 13th Congressional District election, 2024

California's 13th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 top-two primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House California District 13

Adam Gray defeated incumbent John Duarte in the general election for U.S. House California District 13 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Adam Gray
Adam Gray (D)
 
50.0
 
105,554
Image of John Duarte
John Duarte (R)
 
50.0
 
105,367

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 210,921
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 13

Incumbent John Duarte and Adam Gray advanced from the primary for U.S. House California District 13 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of John Duarte
John Duarte (R)
 
54.9
 
47,219
✔
Image of Adam Gray
Adam Gray (D)
 
45.1
 
38,754

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 85,973
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Polls

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Election campaign finance


Name Party Receipts* Disbursements** Cash on hand Date
John Duarte Republican Party $4,576,132 $4,386,893 $214,758 As of December 31, 2024
Adam Gray Democratic Party $6,430,862 $6,293,279 $191,958 As of December 31, 2024

Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee."
** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.


Satellite spending

See also: Satellite spending

Satellite spending describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[5][6][7]

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Race ratings

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  • Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
  • Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
  • Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[8]
  • Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[9][10][11]

Race ratings: California's 13th Congressional District election, 2024
Race trackerRace ratings
November 5, 2024October 29, 2024October 22, 2024October 15, 2024
The Cook Political Report with Amy WalterToss-upToss-upToss-upToss-up
Decision Desk HQ and The HillToss-upToss-upToss-upToss-up
Inside Elections with Nathan L. GonzalesTilt DemocraticTilt DemocraticTilt DemocraticToss-up
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal BallLean DemocraticToss-upToss-upToss-up
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Gray in this election.

2022

See also: California's 13th Congressional District election, 2022

General election

General election for U.S. House California District 13

John Duarte defeated Adam Gray in the general election for U.S. House California District 13 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of John Duarte
John Duarte (R) Candidate Connection
 
50.2
 
67,060
Image of Adam Gray
Adam Gray (D)
 
49.8
 
66,496

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 133,556
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 13

John Duarte and Adam Gray defeated Phil Arballo, David Giglio, and Diego Martinez in the primary for U.S. House California District 13 on June 7, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of John Duarte
John Duarte (R) Candidate Connection
 
34.2
 
26,163
✔
Image of Adam Gray
Adam Gray (D)
 
31.1
 
23,784
Image of Phil Arballo
Phil Arballo (D)
 
17.1
 
13,099
Image of David Giglio
David Giglio (R) Candidate Connection
 
14.8
 
11,320
Image of Diego Martinez
Diego Martinez (R)
 
2.7
 
2,026

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 76,392
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2020

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2020

General election

General election for California State Assembly District 21

Incumbent Adam Gray defeated Joel Campos in the general election for California State Assembly District 21 on November 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Adam Gray
Adam Gray (D)
 
59.6
 
93,816
Image of Joel Campos
Joel Campos (R)
 
40.4
 
63,514

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 157,330
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 21

Incumbent Adam Gray and Joel Campos defeated Guadalupe Salazar in the primary for California State Assembly District 21 on March 3, 2020.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Adam Gray
Adam Gray (D)
 
99.0
 
54,987
✔
Image of Joel Campos
Joel Campos (R) (Write-in)
 
0.5
 
300
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Guadalupe Salazar (R) (Write-in)
 
0.5
 
256

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 55,543
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2018

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2018

General election

General election for California State Assembly District 21

Incumbent Adam Gray defeated Justin Quigley in the general election for California State Assembly District 21 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Adam Gray
Adam Gray (D)
 
71.3
 
74,320
Image of Justin Quigley
Justin Quigley (L)
 
28.7
 
29,855

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 104,175
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 21

Incumbent Adam Gray and Justin Quigley advanced from the primary for California State Assembly District 21 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Adam Gray
Adam Gray (D)
 
99.9
 
43,023
✔
Image of Justin Quigley
Justin Quigley (L)
 
0.1
 
49

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

Total votes: 43,072
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2016

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2016

Elections for the California State Assembly took place in 2016. The primary election was held on June 7, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was February 25, 2016, for candidates filing with signatures. The deadline for candidates using a filing fee to qualify was March 11, 2016.[12]

Incumbent Adam Gray defeated Greg Opinski in the California State Assembly District 21 general election.[13][14]

California State Assembly, District 21 General Election, 2016
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Adam Gray Incumbent 69.79% 85,990
     Republican Greg Opinski 30.21% 37,230
Total Votes 123,220
Source: California Secretary of State


Incumbent Adam Gray and Greg Opinski were unopposed in the California State Assembly District 21 Blanket primary.[15][16]

California State Assembly, District 21 Blanket Primary, 2016
Party Candidate
    Democratic Green check mark transparent.png Adam Gray Incumbent
    Republican Green check mark transparent.png Greg Opinski

Endorsements

In 2016, Gray's endorsements included the following:[17]

  • Cal Fire Local 2881
  • CA School Employees Assn
  • CA Assn of Highway Patrolmen
  • CA Teachers Association
  • Association of CA State Supervisors
  • United Domestic Workers/AFSCME Local 3930
  • Merced County Farm Bureau
  • Stanislaus County Farm Bureau
  • California State Retirees
  • California Association of Professional Scientists

2014

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2014

Elections for the California State Assembly took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 3, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. Incumbent Adam Gray (D) was unopposed in the blanket primary and defeated Jack Mobley (R), who ran in the primary as a write-in candidate, in the general election.[18][19][20][21]

California State Assembly, District 21, General Election, 2014
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngAdam Gray Incumbent 53.4% 34,931
     Republican Jack Mobley 46.6% 30,499
Total Votes 65,430

2012

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2012

Gray won election in the 2012 election for California State Assembly District 21. He advanced past the blanket primary on June 5, 2012, defeating Tommy Jones (D), Lesa Rasmussen (D), and Robert Sellers (D). Gray defeated Jack Mobley (R) in the general election on November 6, 2012.[22][23][24]

California State Assembly, District 21, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngAdam Gray 58.2% 63,349
     Republican Jack Mobley 41.8% 45,534
Total Votes 108,883
California State Assembly, District 21 Blanket Primary, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Democratic Green check mark transparent.pngAdam Gray 32.4% 14,391
     Democratic Tommy Jones 9.1% 4,055
     Democratic Lesa Rasmussen 9.7% 4,305
     Democratic Robert Sellers 3.3% 1,452
     Republican Green check mark transparent.pngJack Mobley 45.4% 20,148
Total Votes 44,351

Endorsements

In 2012, Gray's endorsements included the following:[25]

  • Modesto Bee
  • Merced Sun Star
  • Dennis Cardoza, U.S. Representative
  • Cathleen Galgiani, Assemblymember
  • Barbara Matthews, Former Assemblymember
  • Jerome Horton, Chairman, California State Board of Equalization
  • Merced County Deputy Sheriff's Association
  • Stanislaus County Sworn Sheriff's Deputies Association
  • Merced Police Officers Association
  • Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC)
  • California Association of Highway Patrolmen
  • CDF Firefighters, Local 2881
  • California Professional Firefighters
  • California Statewide Law Enforcement Association
  • State Coalition of Probation Officers (SCOPO)
  • California Small Business Association
  • Calfiornia School Employees Association
  • California Nurses Association
  • National Nurses Organizing Committee
  • California Dental Association

Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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Campaign ads

Campaign website

Gray’s campaign website stated the following:

“

ADAM ON THE ISSUES
Adam is the only candidate with a proven track record of fighting and delivering for the Valley. He is running to represent the 13th Congressional District which includes all of Merced County and portions of the counties of Stanislaus, Madera, Fresno, and San Joaquin.

Water and Agriculture
Defeated AB 2639, a bill that would have accelerated the adoption of the State Water Grab, officially known as the update to the Bay-Delta Plan, and jeopardized water storage projects like Sites Reservoir.

Ensured that $2.75 billion would be included in the 2014 water bond for storage. Without that leadership, funding for storage would have been zero.

Organized the 2018 rally that saw 1,500 Valley residents converge on the Capitol steps to protest the State Water Grab.

Led the Valley’s efforts to have SB 1 vetoed, which would have taken vast amounts of water used for growing food and drinking into the Delta.

Continues to demand California recognize hydroelectricity as renewable energy, creating incentives for modernization and expansion of generation capacity as brown outs once again threaten our state.

Restored state funding for FFA chapters serving 83,500 high school students.

Education
Secured $2 million for Stanislaus County’s Office of Education to create the VOLT Institute in Modesto, providing high-skill job training and serving as a pipeline to jobs at companies such as E.&J. Gallo Winery, Del Monte Foods, Foster Farms and Crystal Creamery.

Secured funding to build the Ag Tech Building at Merced College.

Carrying legislation to fund schools based on enrollment, not attendance.

Secured $500,000 for after-school programs at Stanislaus and Merced Boys & Girls Clubs.

Supported $2.7 billion to offer transitional kindergarten to all 4-years-olds by 2025. Serving 400,000 students, it will be California’s version of universal preschool.

Supported more than $100 million in school-based health centers, bringing healthcare into schools – including mental health care.

Public Safety
Secured funding to create the VIPER program, resulting in the arrest of 50 gang leaders and confiscation of weapons and ammunition from the streets. This cut the county’s murder rate in half in the first year.

Wrote the bill to crack down on theft of parts from irrigation pumps and farm equipment.

Wrote a bill to eliminate the Ticket Tax – a 20% surcharge on traffic fines that goes entirely into the General Fund and does not support any specific program.

Secured $1 million to bolster UC Merced law enforcement after an attack on campus linked to ISIS.

Carrying AB 2682 – supported by district attorneys, police chiefs, sheriffs and others in law enforcement – to fight catalytic converter and organized retail theft.

Opposed zero bail, which voters also rejected as Prop 25.

Opposed Prop 47, which reduced sentencing, allowing criminals to return to communities before rehabilitation had been completed.

Worked across the aisle to advance a bill making the theft of any firearm a felony regardless of its financial value to reverse a critical mistake created by Prop 47.

Opposed Prop 57, that allowed early prison release and is now linked to retail theft rings.

Worked with law enforcement to ban the use of the chokehold that killed George Floyd without jeopardizing officer safety.

Veterans
Named the first ever Legislator of the Year by the Military Officers Association of America.

Named the Leo P. Burke Legislator of the Year by the American Legion, Department of CA.

Carried legislation to eliminate tax on veteran retirement pay.

Supported legislation creating veterans license plates and driver’s licenses.

Wrote legislation to protect property tax exemption for veterans’ halls that serve alcohol.

Wrote legislation to create license reciprocity with other states so that professionally licensed veterans can work in California without barriers or unnecessary testing.

Passed a law making it much easier for military veterans to transition into jobs in the water industry.

Secured funding to construct 21 units of permanent supportive housing for Veterans who have experienced chronic homelessness in Merced.

Healthcare
Secured $220 million to build a medical education building at UC Merced and $18 million per year to operate the program which will enroll its first class of future doctors in 2023.

Secured more than $100 million to fund new graduate medical residency positions throughout the Central Valley.

Wrote legislation that doubled operating hours for health clinics, meaning working families have more access to doctors, nurses and care.

Secured coverage of continuous glucose monitors under Medi-Cal. Prior to this effort, Medi-Cal was the only health insurer in California that did not cover continuous glucose monitors despite serving the most vulnerable population in the state.[26]

”
—Adam Gray’s campaign website (2024)[27]

2022

Adam Gray did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign website

Gray's campaign website stated the following:

“

Water & Agriculture

Defeated AB 2639, a bill that would have accelerated the adoption of the State Water Grab, officially known as the update to the Bay-Delta Plan, and jeopardized water storage projects like Sites Reservoir.

Ensured that $2.75 billion would be included in the 2014 water bond for storage. Without that leadership, funding for storage would have been zero.

Organized the 2018 rally that saw 1,500 Valley residents converge on the Capitol steps to protest the State Water Grab.

Led the Valley’s efforts to have SB 1 vetoed, which would have taken vast amounts of water used for growing food and drinking into the Delta.

Continues to demand California recognize hydroelectricity as renewable energy, creating incentives for modernization and expansion of generation capacity as brown outs once again threaten our state.

Restored state funding for FFA chapters serving 83,500 high school students.


Education

Secured $2 million for Stanislaus County’s Office of Education to create the VOLT Institute in Modesto, providing high-skill job training and serving as a pipeline to jobs at companies such as E.&J. Gallo Winery, Del Monte Foods, Foster Farms and Crystal Creamery.

Secured funding to build the Ag Tech Building at Merced College.

Carrying legislation to fund schools based on enrollment, not attendance.

Secured $500,000 for after-school programs at Stanislaus and Merced Boys & Girls Clubs.

Supported $2.7 billion to offer transitional kindergarten to all 4-years-olds by 2025. Serving 400,000 students, it will be California’s version of universal preschool.

Supported more than $100 million in school-based health centers, bringing healthcare into schools – including mental health care.


Public Safety

Secured funding to create the VIPER program, resulting in the arrest of 50 gang leaders and confiscation of weapons and ammunition from the streets. This cut the county’s murder rate in half in the first year.

Wrote the bill to crack down on theft of parts from irrigation pumps and farm equipment.

Wrote a bill to eliminate the Ticket Tax – a 20% surcharge on traffic fines that goes entirely into the General Fund and does not support any specific program.

Secured $1 million to bolster UC Merced law enforcement after an attack on campus linked to ISIS.

Carrying AB 2682 – supported by district attorneys, police chiefs, sheriffs and others in law enforcement – to fight catalytic converter and organized retail theft.

Opposed zero bail, which voters also rejected as Prop 25.

Opposed Prop 47, which reduced sentencing, allowing criminals to return to communities before rehabilitation had been completed.

Worked across the aisle to advance a bill making the theft of any firearm a felony regardless of its financial value to reverse a critical mistake created by Prop 47.

Opposed Prop 57, that allowed early prison release and is now linked to retail theft rings.

Worked with law enforcement to ban the use of the chokehold that killed George Floyd without jeopardizing officer safety.


Veterans

Named the first ever Legislator of the Year by the Military Officers Association of America.

Named the Leo P. Burke Legislator of the Year by the American Legion, Department of CA.

Carried legislation to eliminate tax on veteran retirement pay.

Supported legislation creating veterans license plates and driver’s licenses.

Wrote legislation to protect property tax exemption for veterans’ halls that serve alcohol.

Wrote legislation to create license reciprocity with other states so that professionally licensed veterans can work in California without barriers or unnecessary testing.

Passed a law making it much easier for military veterans to transition into jobs in the water industry.

Secured funding to construct 21 units of permanent supportive housing for Veterans who have experienced chronic homelessness in Merced.


Healthcare

Secured $220 million to build a medical education building at UC Merced and $18 million per year to operate the program which will enroll its first class of future doctors in 2023.

Secured more than $100 million to fund new graduate medical residency positions throughout the Central Valley.

Wrote legislation that doubled operating hours for health clinics, meaning working families have more access to doctors, nurses and care.

Secured coverage of continuous glucose monitors under Medi-Cal. Prior to this effort, Medi-Cal was the only health insurer in California that did not cover continuous glucose monitors despite serving the most vulnerable population in the state.[26]

”
—Adam Gray's campaign website (2022)[28]

2020

Adam Gray did not complete Ballotpedia's 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

2016

Gray's campaign website highlighted the following issues:

“

As an Assemblymember, Adam will continue to fight for issues that matter most to us in the Valley.

Water - If nothing else, this drought is a reminder of the importance of increased storage capacity. For us in the Valley, sufficient water supplies can be the difference between a paycheck and an unemployment check. Recently, Southern California built a reservoir for their own use. If the people of Los Angeles can understand the importance of increased storage, so can the rest of California.

Jobs – Supporting policies that help create good-paying jobs, incentivize investments in the Valley, and promote increased business activity will always be a top priority. UC Merced and Education – The full build out of UC Merced will have a tremendous impact on our community. Additionally K-12 education must have the resources it needs to ensure our children have the tools to either successfully enter into the job market or go to college.

Preserving Ag - Agriculture is the economic backbone of the Valley. Ending state support of programs like Future Farmers of America does nothing to help prepare our students for careers in farming or preserve our rich agricultural heritage.

Improving Infrastructure - We have lost the ability to build projects in California. Updating our infrastructure is the foundation upon which we ensure we have jobs, water, economic prosperity, and a good public education system.[26]

”
—Adam Gray[29]

2012

Gray's campaign website listed the following issues:[30]

  • Creating Jobs – Supporting policies that help employers create good-paying jobs and invest in Valley communities.
  • Preserving Agriculture – Fighting to support local farming and the Valley’s agricultural heritage, enabling farmers to compete globally.
  • Ensuring Safe and Reliable Water – Supporting approaches to the Delta that ensure a safe and reliable water supply for consumers and farmers.
  • Improving Our Schools – Working to improving public schools by making sure that students have the necessary tools and environment to learn.
  • Sound Transportation – Supporting approaches to transportation and infrastructure that will create local jobs and best serve the needs of all Valley communities.

Campaign finance summary

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Adam Gray campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2026* U.S. House California District 13Candidacy Declared primary$2,321,497 $1,263,967
2024U.S. House California District 13Won general$6,430,862 $6,293,279
2022U.S. House California District 13Lost general$2,390,121 $2,335,746
2020California State Assembly District 21Won general$1,084,317 N/A**
2016California State Assembly, District 21Won $1,277,210 N/A**
2014California State Assembly, District 21Won $1,592,448 N/A**
2012California State Assembly, District 21Won $1,050,572 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Notable endorsements

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Notable candidate endorsements by Adam Gray
EndorseeElectionStageOutcome
Jasmeet Bains  source  (D) U.S. House California District 22 (2026) Primary–

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Scorecards

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A scorecard evaluates a legislator’s voting record. Its purpose is to inform voters about the legislator’s political positions. Because scorecards have varying purposes and methodologies, each report should be considered on its own merits. For example, an advocacy group’s scorecard may assess a legislator’s voting record on one issue while a state newspaper’s scorecard may evaluate the voting record in its entirety.

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Below you can find the scorecards found for the California State Legislature in 2025.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the California State Legislature in 2024.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the California State Legislature in 2023.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the California State Legislature in 2022.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the California State Legislature in 2021.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the California State Legislature in 2020.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the California State Legislature in 2019.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the California State Legislature in 2018.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the California State Legislature in 2017.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the California State Legislature in 2016.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the California State Legislature in 2015.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the California State Legislature in 2014.

Below you can find the scorecards found for the California State Legislature in 2013.

The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.

Committee assignments

2021-2022

Gray was assigned to the following committees:

2019-2020

Gray was assigned to the following committees:

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
California committee assignments, 2017
• Aging and Long-Term Care
• Agriculture
• Appropriations
• Governmental Organization, Chair
• Emergency Management

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Gray served on the following committees:

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Gray served on the following committees:

See also

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ Legistorm, "Rep. Adam Gray," accessed June 5, 2025
    2. ↑ Assemblymember Adam Gray, "Biography," accessed May 17, 2022
    3. ↑ Cal Matters, "Adam Gray | California Legislator Tracker," accessed May 17, 2022
    4. ↑ United States Congress, "GRAY, Adam," accessed June 5, 2025
    5. ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed December 12, 2021
    6. ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed December 12, 2021
    7. ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," December 12, 2021
    8. ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
    9. ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
    10. ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
    11. ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
    12. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Key Dates and Deadlines," accessed April 18, 2017
    13. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for the November 8, 2016, General Election," accessed September 7, 2016
    14. ↑ California Secretary of State, "2016 General Election results," accessed December 23, 2016
    15. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for Voter-Nominated Offices," accessed April 4, 2016
    16. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Statement of Vote," accessed August 22, 2016
    17. ↑ Adam Gray for Assembly, "Endorsements," accessed September 28, 2016
    18. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Write-in Candidates for the June 3, 2014, Statewide Direct Primary Election," accessed May 24, 2014
    19. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2014 Primary election candidate list," accessed March 27, 2014
    20. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official primary election results," accessed July 15, 2014
    21. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official general election results," accessed December 14, 2014
    22. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed March 13, 2014
    23. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2012 Primary election results," accessed March 13, 2014
    24. ↑ California Secretary of State, "Official 2012 General election results," accessed March 13, 2014
    25. ↑ Adam Gray for Assembly, "Endorsements," accessed October 6, 2012
    26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
    27. ↑ Adam Gray, “Issues,” accessed February 12, 2024
    28. ↑ Gray for Congress, “Issues,” accessed September 9, 2022
    29. ↑ Adam Gray for Assembly, "Issues," accessed September 28, 2016
    30. ↑ adamgrayforassembly.com, "Issues," accessed March 13, 2014

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    John Duarte (R)     		U.S. House California District 13
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    -     		California State Assembly District 21
    2012-2022    		 Succeeded by
    Diane Papan (D)


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