Anthony Trimino

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Anthony Trimino

Republican Party

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Last election

June 7, 2022

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Torrance, Calif.

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Christian

Profession

Business executive

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Anthony Trimino (Republican Party) ran for election for Governor of California. He lost in the primary on June 7, 2022.

Trimino completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Anthony Trimino was born in Torrance, California. Trimino's career experience includes working as the CEO of TRAFFIK, a network engineer with WorldCom, and the sales director of priority business accounts of Pacbell. He has been affiliated with We Are Still Heroes and Union Rescue Mission.

Elections

2022

See also: California gubernatorial election, 2022

General election

General election for Governor of California

Incumbent Gavin Newsom defeated Brian Dahle in the general election for Governor of California on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gavin Newsom (D)	59.2	6,470,104
		Brian Dahle (R)	40.8	4,462,914

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 10,933,018
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for Governor of California

The following candidates ran in the primary for Governor of California on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Gavin Newsom (D)	55.9	3,945,748
✔		Brian Dahle (R)	17.7	1,252,800
		Michael Shellenberger (Independent)	4.1	290,286
		Jenny Rae Le Roux (R)	3.5	246,665
		Anthony Trimino (R)	3.5	246,322
		Shawn Collins (R)	2.5	173,083
		Luis Rodriguez (G)	1.8	124,672
		Leo Zacky (R)	1.3	94,521
		Major Williams (R)	1.3	92,580
		Robert Newman (R)	1.2	82,849
		Joel Ventresca (D)	0.9	66,885
		David Lozano (R)	0.9	66,542
	Submit photo	Ronald Anderson (R)	0.8	53,554
		Reinette Senum (Independent)	0.8	53,015
		Armando Perez-Serrato (D)	0.6	45,474
		Ron Jones (R)	0.5	38,337
		Daniel Mercuri (R)	0.5	36,396
		Heather Collins (G)	0.4	29,690
		Anthony Fanara (D)	0.4	25,086
		Cristian Morales (R)	0.3	22,304
		Lonnie Sortor (R)	0.3	21,044
		Frederic Schultz (Independent)	0.2	17,502
		Woodrow Sanders III (Independent)	0.2	16,204
		James Hanink (Independent)	0.1	10,110
		Serge Fiankan (Independent)	0.1	6,201
		Bradley Zink (Independent)	0.1	5,997
	Submit photo	Jeff Scott (American Independent Party of California) (Write-in)	0.0	13
	Submit photo	Gurinder Bhangoo (R) (Write-in)	0.0	8

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,063,888
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Errol Webber (R)
• Laura Smith (R)
• Chaz Flemmings (Independent)
• John Drake (D)
• Mohammad Arif (D)
• Hilaire Shioura (Independent)

2021

Gavin Newsom yes/no recall question

Gavin Newsom recall, 2021

Gavin Newsom won the Governor of California recall election on September 14, 2021.

			Recall  Vote	%	Votes
			Yes	38.1	4,894,473
		✔	No	61.9	7,944,092
			Total Votes		12,838,565

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It has been certified. Source

Gavin Newsom replacement question

The ordering on the candidate list below does not reflect the order in which candidates will appear on the recall ballot. Click here to read Ballotpedia's policy on ordering candidate lists.

General election

Special general election for Governor of California

The following candidates ran in the special general election for Governor of California on September 14, 2021.

		Candidate	%	Votes
		Larry Elder (R)	48.4	3,563,867
		Kevin Paffrath (D)	9.6	706,778
		Kevin Faulconer (R)	8.0	590,346
		Brandon Ross (D)	5.3	392,029
		John Cox (R)	4.1	305,095
		Kevin Kiley (R)	3.5	255,490
		Jacqueline McGowan (D)	2.9	214,242
		Joel Ventresca (D)	2.5	186,345
		Daniel Watts (D)	2.3	167,355
		Holly Baade (D)	1.3	92,218
		Patrick Kilpatrick (D)	1.2	86,617
		Armando Perez-Serrato (D)	1.2	85,061
		Caitlyn Jenner (R)	1.0	75,215
		John Drake (D)	0.9	68,545
		Daniel Kapelovitz (G)	0.9	64,375
		Jeff Hewitt (L)	0.7	50,378
		Ted Gaines (R)	0.7	47,937
		Angelyne (No party preference)	0.5	35,900
		David Moore (No party preference)	0.4	31,224
		Anthony Trimino (R)	0.4	28,101
		Doug Ose (R) (Unofficially withdrew)	0.4	26,204
		Michael Loebs (No party preference)	0.3	25,468
		Heather Collins (G)	0.3	24,260
		Major Singh (No party preference)	0.3	21,394
		David Lozano (R)	0.3	19,945
		Denver Stoner (R)	0.3	19,588
		Samuel Gallucci (R)	0.2	18,134
		Steven Chavez Lodge (R)	0.2	17,435
		Jenny Rae Le Roux (R)	0.2	16,032
		David Bramante (R)	0.2	11,501
		Diego Martinez (R)	0.1	10,860
		Robert Newman (R)	0.1	10,602
		Sarah Stephens (R)	0.1	10,583
		Dennis Richter (No party preference)	0.1	10,468
		Major Williams (R) (Write-in)	0.1	8,965
		Denis Lucey (No party preference)	0.1	8,182
		James Hanink (No party preference)	0.1	7,193
		Daniel Mercuri (R)	0.1	7,110
		Chauncey Killens (R)	0.1	6,879
		Leo Zacky (R)	0.1	6,099
		Kevin Kaul (No party preference)	0.1	5,600
		David Hillberg (R)	0.1	4,435
		Adam Papagan (No party preference)	0.1	4,021
		Rhonda Furin (R)	0.1	3,964
		Nickolas Wildstar (R)	0.1	3,811
		Jeremiah Marciniak (No party preference)	0.0	2,894
		Joe Symmon (R)	0.0	2,397
	Submit photo	Miki Habryn (No party preference) (Write-in)	0.0	137
	Submit photo	Roxanne (D) (Write-in)	0.0	116
	Submit photo	Stacy Smith (D) (Write-in)	0.0	81
	Submit photo	Vivek Mohan (No party preference) (Write-in)	0.0	68
	Submit photo	Thuy Hugens (American Independent Party of California) (Write-in)	0.0	19
	Submit photo	Vince Lundgren (No party preference) (Write-in)	0.0	5

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 7,361,568
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Karen Blake (R)
• Mariana Dawson (No party preference)
• Veronika Fimbres (G)
• Elizabeth Floyd (No party preference)
• Wayne Frazier (R)
• Timothy Herode (R)
• Luis Huang (D)
• Jimih Jones (R)
• Paul Mesrop Kurdian (No party preference)
• Carla Canada (No party preference)
• Mary Cook (No party preference)
• Torr Leonard (D)
• Jeremy Lupoli (D)
• Louis J. Marinelli, III (R)
• Christopher Mason (R)
• John Pierce (R)
• Patrick Rakus Jr. (R)
• Frank Wade (D)
• Marc Roth (No party preference)
• Christopher Carlson (G)
• Douglas Deitch (D)
• Bryan Farley (D)
• Justin Hubbard (R)
• Jason Dixon (D)
• Sean Harrison (R)
• Ronald Palmieri (D)
• Ben Zandpour (No party preference)
• Robert Davidson Griffis (D)
• A. Shantz (G)
• Adam Hadjinian (No party preference)
• Michael Lynn Gabriel (No party preference)
• Hilaire Shioura (No party preference)
• Lee Olson (No party preference)
• Joseph Luciano (R)
• Steven Fitzgerald (R)
• Anthony Fanara (D)
• Jemiss Nazar (No party preference)
• Kevin Abushi (R)
• Joseph Amey (American Independent Party of California)

Campaign themes

2022

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Anthony Trimino completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Trimino's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

Anthony is the grandson of an immigrant who fled communist Cuba to pursue the American Dream. He's also the CEO of one of the fastest growing privately held companies in the nation and sits on the Forbes Agency Council. Husband of 25 years and father of 5, Anthony believes it will take an outsider to restore California and reverse the government overreach that has created the biggest mass exodus out of the state in history.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• Anthony is not a politician. He's a successful entrepreneur that believes in smaller government.
• Anthony believes in protecting the Constitution.
• Anthony reflects the diversity that exists in CA and is the manifestation of the American Dream.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Small business, medical freedom, school choice, punishing crime, protecting our 1A and 2A, lowering taxes and protecting our farmers and frontline workers.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Jesus. Anthony's faith is his foundation. He understands the religious diversity that exists within CA and doesn't believe in forcing his faith on others, especially in a public office. In fact, he is often quoted as saying:

"You don't need to be Christian to support my campaign, but you will want me to be."

That statement echoes his belief that when we serve a higher power than our own, we are less likely to make decisions that are self-seeking or corrupt in nature. The next governor of CA needs to operate from a place that isn't easily influenced by power, money or greed. Having strong moral values ensures he can be the governor for EVERY Californian.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Integrity and courage.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

As a successful entrepreneur, Anthony has spent the past 20 years working with some of the most innovative and beloved companies in the world. His ability to negotiate, create jobs, innovate and work with a diverse group of people has equipped him for the role of governor.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Execute the will of the people. Serve. Protect.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Anthony wants to leave his children a California that better reflects the American Dream his grandfather fled Cuba to pursue.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

While there are too many to mention, Anthony often reflects on the day he lost his first-born son Christian and how God transformed a tragic situation into a story of redemption and resurrection.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

His first job was in the family's metal finishing business which his grandfather started not long after he fled Cuba. Anthony had that job for 3 months before his father fired him and told him that he needed to find his own path in life. It was the best thing that could have happened because that forced him to start a small company of his own. That company is now one of the fastest growing privately held companies in America.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Bible.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Clark Kent, his kids already call him Superman.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Refiner - Maverick City Music

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Anthony's biggest struggle is his lack of patience. He is a visionary that can see the end goal, but doesn't like to wait for the process to catch up.

A governor is the top executive authority in his or her state. What does that mean do you?

CA is the 6th largest economy on the planet. Anthony believes we don't just need a governor, we need a CEO. As the top executive for a company with a global footprint, Anthony is no stranger to executing at the highest level. He feels uniquely qualified for the role and is looking to bring private sector ingenuity and innovation to public office in a way never before seen in CA.

Governors have many responsibilities, which vary from state to state. Which of those do you personally consider the most important in your state?

Protecting the will of the people is priority number one for Anthony. Our government is disconnected from the people it serves. Anthony believes in people over politics. Principles over policy. He will ensure government overreach comes to an end as we usher in a new season of empowering people, parents and businesses.

Different states require governors to have different degrees of responsibility for the state budgeting process. If it were your choice, what do you believe is the appropriate degree of gubernatorial involvement with this process in your state?

As the new governor and CEO of California, Anthony intends on being heavily involved in setting budgets, renegotiating contracts, auditing spending and appointing an advisory committee to oversee, in a transparent and public way, the state budget.

In most states, governors have the power to make line-item vetoes. If that is true in your state, what would be your philosophy for how and when to use this power?

Anthony would use veto power to ensure government wasn't acting in opposition to the will of the people. Often times legislators push bills that are in stark contrast to what is in the best interest of the people. The power of the pen is a tool that should be used sparingly, but quickly and intentionally when called for.

What do you believe is the ideal relationship between the governor and state legislature?

The ideal relationship is one where both parties are operating not in self-interest, but in serving the will of the people.

What do you love most about your state?

Anthony loves most the diversity that exists within its people, ideas and culture. Our state is a melting pot and best reflects what is best about America.

What do you perceive to be your state's greatest challenges over the next decade?

Anthony believes our greatest challenge is the assault on our freedom by an overreaching local government that seeks to divide us through the use of fear and the abuse of power.

We are more alike than different, but the divisive ideologies being taught in our schools coupled with the national narrative that uses party lines and ethic differences to divide won't allow us to see each other for who we truly are - God loving Americans.

Tell us your favorite joke.

What do you call a turtle with no head?

A headless turtle.

Anthony is a dad and loves telling dad jokes to his daughter.

Under what circumstances should the governor of your state be able to use emergency powers?

We are witnessing the greatest abuse of emergency powers in the nation. These powers should be reserved for clear, justifiable reasons that serve the best interest of the public and should be limited in scope and duration.

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Campaign website

Trimino's campaign website stated the following:

“	1 FREEDOM AND LIBERTY Our inalienable rights, enshrined in the California Constitution, have been under attack from the very people duty-bound to defend them. As governor, my first priority will be to restore and protect our God-given freedoms to be a free-thinking people able to pursue life, liberty and happiness without the overreaching and unnecessary involvement of government. 2 FAITH I believe faith is a verb. The Bible actually says that faith without works is dead. I believe it's time to awaken the righteous anger that has been dormant inside many of us for far too long. Government, the media and extreme voices on both sides of the aisle have exploited the differences between us instead of promoting the fundamental core beliefs we all share—that we are all born with God-given, inalienable rights. Rights that supersede government reach and intervention. Our rights as parents, business owners and as a free people have come under attack. It's time to rise up and fight for our freedoms, our families and our communities. 3 FAMILY I believe the home is where we begin to solve the vast majority of societal problems that exist today—especially around drug use, crime, over-populated prisons and our foster care system. Instead of promoting family, our government has structured assistance in such a way that it incentivizes broken homes, especially within minority communities. We need a family-first approach to policy in California. Our families are the pillars on which safe, secure communities are built. 4 EMPOWERING PARENTS As a parent, I believe that decisions regarding your children's health and education should be made in the home, not by politicians. I will honor and support the sanctity of family and restrict the government's ability to trespass on your rights and liberties as parents. 5 EDUCATION A continual decrease in investment in education and an outdated approach to teaching have made California "the least-educated state in America." This education gap should be considered a statewide emergency based on the long-lasting implications it has on our economy, communities and future generations. I believe in a leadership-based approach to education that provides our young people with the fundamental building blocks of finance, investing, entrepreneurialism, formal writing, creativity, art, culture and health. I firmly believe that an educated society is the most powerful engine for meaningful change in the world, and I will work to transform California into the most educated state in America. 6 MEDICAL FREEDOM As governor, I will oppose the overreaching policies implemented by the current administration. Grounded in science and data vs. fear and propaganda, I will reject vaccine passports across the state, which many see as simply another form of discrimination. The job of government is to provide you with the information you need to make informed healthcare decisions for you and your family—not to overstep or force unjustified compliance. 7 REDUCING STATE TAX Wasteful spending, failed projects and the mass exodus of large corporations and high-net-worth individuals have left our middle class unnecessarily burdened with picking up the tab through the most exorbitant and unfair state taxes in the nation. As governor, I will immediately reduce the tax burden imposed by previous administrations so that California families can finally keep, spend and invest more of their hard-earned dollars on what matters most to them. 8 ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY States like Texas and Florida continue to lure our large manufacturing, automotive and tech companies away from California, along with the jobs and revenue they generate. I'll enact policies that cut regulations, empower sustainable growth, stop companies from fleeing and make California the most business-friendly state in America. 9 BUSINESS I believe that all businesses are essential to the people they employ, the communities they support and the business owners they belong to. Our government should not have the overreaching authority to determine what size or type of business should be given special operating privileges over others. And they shouldn't be allowed to misuse that authority to threaten, intimidate, fine or incarcerate those that choose to operate as a means of survival. I will stand with businesses to ensure that Sacramento is never given another opportunity to choke our local economy or punish our entrepreneurs. Under my administration, California will remain open for business. 10 HEALTH AND WELLNESS The healthcare system is fundamentally broken. We focus on treating symptoms and diseases with little attention placed on prevention. I will use the power and platform of my office to educate, empower and encourage all Californians to better understand the importance of natural, holistic approaches to health and wellness. 11 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS Regulations and poor planning have stifled housing development, and policies addressing homelessness have failed due to weak local leadership and a lack of strategic collaboration. I'll work with community leaders, faith-based organizations and non-profits to scale already existing grassroot efforts across the state to deliver immediate, measurable and sustainable results for our growing homeless population.	”
—Anthony Trimino's campaign website (2022)

2021

Anthony Trimino did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.

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