George Barks
George Barks (Republican Party) ran for election to the California State Assembly to represent District 66. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
George Barks was born in California. He served in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1970 and his career experience includes working as a small business owner.
Barks has been affiliated with the following organizations:[1]
- The United States Mexico Sister Cities Association
- The Hermosa Beach Sister City Association
- The Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Association
- The Hermosa Beach Friends Foundation
Elections
2024
See also: California State Assembly elections, 2024
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 66
Incumbent Al Muratsuchi defeated George Barks in the general election for California State Assembly District 66 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Al Muratsuchi (D) | 60.2 | 131,680 |
 | George Barks (R) | 39.8 | 86,986 | |
| Total votes: 218,666 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 66
Incumbent Al Muratsuchi and George Barks advanced from the primary for California State Assembly District 66 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Al Muratsuchi (D) | 59.1 | 67,838 |
| ✔ | | George Barks (R) | 40.9 | 46,910 |
| Total votes: 114,748 | |||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
Barks received the following endorsements.
2022
See also: California State Assembly elections, 2022
General election
General election for California State Assembly District 66
Incumbent Al Muratsuchi defeated George Barks in the general election for California State Assembly District 66 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Al Muratsuchi (D) | 59.9 | 99,280 |
| George Barks (R) | 40.1 | 66,332 | |
| Total votes: 165,612 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 66
Incumbent Al Muratsuchi and George Barks advanced from the primary for California State Assembly District 66 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Al Muratsuchi (D) | 61.7 | 67,618 |
| ✔ | | George Barks (R) | 38.3 | 41,918 |
| Total votes: 109,536 | |||
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Campaign finance
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2022
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After his terms in local government he went on to be elected President of the Hermosa Beach Kiwanis Club and President of the Hermosa Beach Sister City Association. For his lifetime achievements George was awarded Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce 2018 Man of the Year.
George is known for his ability to reach across the aisle to find common ground that both sides can agree on. He is well-liked by his community and while people may not always agree with his politics or opinions they cannot help but respect his commitment and dedication to consider all angles of an issue. His personal history in local politics shows his commitment to community. George is a compassionate connector who continues to work tirelessly to make the Beach Cities and the South Bay a better place to live.
Vote for George Barks for California State Assembly District 66! We can do better for the residents of the South Bay.
- Vote for George Barks if you want someone who will listen, find common ground and get things done for the residents of District 66.
- We need more integrity and common sense politicians in our state government, not politicians that are focused on getting reelected. Why should you vote for George Barks? Because he is a common sense, critical thinker and his focus is on what is best for the people of his district.
- When George is elected he will focus on crime, homelessness and gas prices. If you want change, vote for George Barks!
-Short term, suspend the gas tax for one year.
-Long term, support eventual transition to electric vehicles, and support alternative energy sources, including solar, wind & nuclear.
-Continue support for police, fire, and first responders.
-Grow the tax base by increasing support for small businesses.
-Address homelessness compassionately and realistically by redirecting resources to mental health, substance abuse and addiction treatment.
-Hold the line on new taxes, in fact reduce taxes and improve our water supply, funding these priorities by redirecting high speed rail funding.
-Improve K-12 education with increased funding and support for parental involvement.
You get a hell-if-I-know.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 4, 2022
