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Marggie Castellano
Marggie Castellano (Democratic Party) ran for election to the California State Senate to represent District 36. She lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Biography
Castellano earned a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies with concentrations in small business and political science from Arizona State University. She also studied business journalism as a graduate student at Arizona State University. Castellano has a technical degree in computer programming from Metropolitan Institute. She has worked as a science documentary producer since 2007.[1]
Elections
2018
- See also: California State Senate elections, 2018
General election
General election for California State Senate District 36
Incumbent Patricia Bates defeated Marggie Castellano in the general election for California State Senate District 36 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Patricia Bates (R) | 51.5 | 203,607 |
 | Marggie Castellano (D) | 48.5 | 191,392 | |
| Total votes: 394,999 (100.00% precincts reporting) | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Senate District 36
Incumbent Patricia Bates and Marggie Castellano advanced from the primary for California State Senate District 36 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Patricia Bates (R) | 54.4 | 124,966 |
| ✔ | | Marggie Castellano (D) | 45.6 | 104,791 |
| Total votes: 229,757 | |||
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Campaign themes
2018
Ballotpedia survey responses
Castellano stated the following about her political philosophy in a biographical submission to Ballotpedia:[2]
| “ | My professional background prepares me for the position of CA State Senator. As an international producer for National Geographic Television, and others, I witnessed glaciers melting, Amazon rainforest destruction, and El Niño’s devastating effects. I see similar alarming trends here.
My priorities include: 1) stellar, affordable public education, so the USA will remain competitive; 2) clean, renewable energy; 3) affordable, single-payer healthcare; 4) modernized mass transit; 5) strong consumer rights; and 6) creation of jobs that pay middle class wages. Moreover, I will be a persistent voice against offshore oil drilling and will advocate for the removal of nuclear waste stored at San Onofre. I will bring proven leadership skills, accountability, transparency, and innovation to government. I strongly support public forums and open dialogue so that people can directly communicate with elected officials. Moreover, I believe all individuals should be treated with equality and respect. For me, public service is the highest calling. I will spend every day working tirelessly for my district. I will represent you regardless of your party or affiliation.[3] |
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