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Eryn Cervantes
Eryn Cervantes (Republican Party) ran for election to the California State Assembly to represent District 12. She lost in the primary on March 5, 2024.
Cervantes completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Eryn Cervantes' career experience includes working in law enforcement.[1]
Elections
2024
See also: California State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 12
Incumbent Damon Connolly defeated Andrew Podshadley in the general election for California State Assembly District 12 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Damon Connolly (D) | 75.7 | 184,605 |
 | Andrew Podshadley (R) | 24.3 | 59,286 | |
| Total votes: 243,891 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 12
Incumbent Damon Connolly and Andrew Podshadley defeated Eryn Cervantes in the primary for California State Assembly District 12 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Damon Connolly (D) | 77.5 | 111,490 |
| ✔ | | Andrew Podshadley (R) | 12.0 | 17,335 |
 | Eryn Cervantes (R) | 10.5 | 15,121 | |
| Total votes: 143,946 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Cervantes in this election.
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Eryn Cervantes completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cervantes' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- I will dedicate myself to bring about meaningful, long lasting solutions to our current public safety challenges. Retail theft, drug use, possession, and sales, and property crimes, to name a few, are not only a threat to the safety of the public, but also jeopardizes our local tax revenue. Brazen retail theft has resulted in shuttered businesses, job loss, and a marked decrease in shopping at our local store fronts—all of which has a direct impact on the tax revenue. Citizens, business owners and visitors deserve to feel safe, protected and confident that law enforcement agencies have the resources necessary to protect and serve.
- I will make funding the police a priority. Law enforcement agencies play a critical role in a functional and just government. Current challenges experienced by law enforcement are impacting the quality of service and protection they are able to provide to the communities they serve. Defunding the police only serves to make the situation worse. By contrast, increased funding for police will improve the quality of policing with more training opportunities, and cutting edge equipment and technology. Funding the police will ensure staff availability and acceptable response times to 9-1-1 calls.
- I am committed to ending homelessness. So many of our homeless are fighting the demons of drug addiction and mental health issues. Solving homelessness requires us to address these challenges once and for all, as well as to provide a path forward to self-sufficiency.
My extensive background in law enforcement and victim advocacy/victim rights has provided me with invaluable knowledge and expertise. I am ready to go to work on the big issues affecting our communities, such as crime, drugs, and the homelessness crisis.
I understand firsthand the devastating impact the current administration’s pro-criminal “laws of leniency” have on families of victims. Victim rights have been blatantly disregarded. Our families have been misled, betrayed, and revictimized.
My work as a peace officer with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has allowed me to establish ongoing communication with local law enforcement leadership, and it has given me a clear understanding of the challenges they face in their pursuit to serve and protect. My law degree underscores my commitment to understanding crime, which is paramount to effective public safety. I will fight for the tools and resources they need to bring safety back to our communities. I will not stop until Prop 47 is finally recalled and our police are properly funded.
California Republican Assembly
Marin County Republican Assembly
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on January 24, 2024
