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Lisa Romero
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Republican Party

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November 6, 2018

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Lisa Romero (Republican Party) ran for election to the California State Assembly to represent District 11. She lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Biography

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Romero earned an associate degree in nursing ADN-RN, bachelor's degree in nursing BSN-RN, and a master's degree in counseling. As of the 2018 election, was pursuing a doctorate of education. Her professional career includes working as a nurse and a professor and instructor of nursing. Romero worked as a contract RN at Travis Air Force Base in 2017. She has served as a court-appointed special advocate for foster children, as president of the Parent Teacher Organization, and as a volunteer for mental health, veterans, and homeless. Romero previously served as 2nd Officer of SCRCC.[1]

Elections

2018

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2018

General election

General election for California State Assembly District 11

Incumbent Jim Frazier defeated Lisa Romero in the general election for California State Assembly District 11 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jim Frazier
Jim Frazier (D)
 
61.5
 
96,254
Image of Lisa Romero
Lisa Romero (R)
 
38.5
 
60,335

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

Total votes: 156,589
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 11

Incumbent Jim Frazier and Lisa Romero defeated Diane Stewart in the primary for California State Assembly District 11 on June 5, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Jim Frazier
Jim Frazier (D)
 
48.3
 
39,095
✔
Image of Lisa Romero
Lisa Romero (R)
 
37.8
 
30,623
Image of Diane Stewart
Diane Stewart (D) Candidate Connection
 
13.9
 
11,224

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

Total votes: 80,942
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Campaign themes

2018

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The candidate completed Ballotpedia's biographical information submission form:

“ What is your political philosophy?

The two-term incumbent, Jim Frazier failed to obtain 50% of the vote in the primary, indicating that he is vulnerable. Assembly District 11 runs from Vacaville on the north to Brentwood on the south. It contains a large part of the Delta. It includes northeastern Contra Costa County, much of Solano County, and the southern part of Sacramento County along the Sacramento River. Its biggest cities are Fairfield and Antioch. Assembly District 11 (Solano County) Vacaville, Fairfield, Travis Air Force Base, Suisun City, Rio Vista, Collinsville, Birds Landing (Contra Costa County) Knightsen, Oakley, Pittsburgh, Discovery Bay, Byron, Brentwood, Bethel Island, Antioch (Sacramento County) Walnut Grove, Isleton, Locke



Lisa Romero declares “I am a nurse, educator, leader, mother and Latina running for Assembly for all those in District 11 that deserve positive change.” Her experience working in many areas of nursing, as a college instructor and university professor and in the community would be valuable assets to the Legislature and to her constituents.



Romero was born and raised in New Mexico in a bilingual home. Her mother is Mexican and Native American. Her father, who is Spanish and German, is a retired nurse. He was raised on a farm where they raised livestock, grain, vegetable crops, and orchard fruit. Lisa has two sisters who are nurses in leadership positions and a brother who is has his doctorate in pharmacy.



Romero has worked as a nurse for the past 28 years, much of it in supervisory or leadership positions. She has worked for 16 years as a nursing instructor and professor in Solano and Contra Costa Counties. She has developed a wealth of experience not only with health issues, but also with issues that intersect with health, such as homelessness, aging, diversity, and mental health.



She says 'My upbringing, career, leadership and education give me a strategic and creative edge to advocate, create change and lead residents of District 11 in the right direction.'



Lisa Romero explains, “I want to be an Assemblywoman because District 11 needs new leadership. My opponent Jim Frazier is the co-author of the gas tax which was passed without taxpayers’ vote and affects hardworking families in California. The gas tax has no cap and will increase with inflation. We need to vote Yes on 6. I am a ‘gas tax hero’ and the Northern CA representative for the Yes on 6 Campaign. My opponent is also the Chair of the Transportation Committee which is leading the Bullet Train which is over 11 years behind schedule, started at 33 billion dollars, is now at 77 billion dollars and estimated to be 100 billion dollars. Every taxpayer needs to pay attention to these two issues.”



Lisa started working part-time in a restaurant at age 12 through 18 and applied that money to her college fund. After attending the Career Enrichment Center, she was able to earn her Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Degree at the same time that she finished high school. She moved to Maine, where she earned her Associate and Baccalaureate Degrees in Nursing, while working in nursing and as a waitress to support herself and education.



More education and the sunshine drew Romero to California, where she earned a Masters in Counseling at CSU East Bay. She has defended her dissertation and graduating with her Doctorate in Education, Higher Education. Romero has worked in many areas of nursing, including medical-surgical, neo-natal ICU, home health, mental health, and aging. In addition, for 16 years Lisa has taught nursing at Contra Costa College, Solano Community College, Dominican University, and Samuel Merritt University.



Lisa has over 20 years of leadership experience, including as a Charge Nurse, Supervisor, Nursing Professor, Assistant Director for a nursing school, and Director of Education. In 2017 Lisa worked at Travis Air Force Base as a contract nurse with our active duty and veteran community. She also manages the home rentals that she and her husband own.



Lisa has volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for foster children. She volunteered as a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) President. She has helped with mental health and homeless in the community by coordinating clothing, games and holiday efforts. She also served as a 2nd officer of the Solano County Republican Central Committee.



'Through campaigning the voice of the residents in District 11 want affordable housing, protecting our farmers and delta by not supporting the twin tunnels, focus on supporting old and new business, resources for our veterans, mental health and teachers, improved and safer schools, affordable and accessible healthcare, answers to homelessness, focus on climate change and preserving our environment, promote healthy aging with community involvement and protect our pensions, social security and retirement and an advocate for every taxpayer and Prop 13.'



Her supportive family includes her husband Mariano and two children, Abryanna and Valentino, who attend a dual-immersion Spanish program. They like to ride their Harley Davidsons, attend church, enjoy the outdoors and be a part of the theatre and Kajukenbo martial arts community.



Lisa summarizes, 'I will bring transparency, fiscal responsibility and accountability to the residents in District 11. I have put my life on hold to campaign for change in District 11.'



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I am a Nurse, Educator, Mother and Latina and will lead District 11 in the right direction.[2]

”
—Lisa Romero[1]

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Information submitted on Ballotpedia’s biographical information submission form on October 20, 2018
  2. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.


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