John Laird
John Laird (Democratic Party) is a member of the California State Senate, representing District 17. He assumed office on December 7, 2020. His current term ends on December 4, 2028.
Laird (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the California State Senate to represent District 17. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.
Biography
John Laird lives in Santa Cruz, California. He earned a degree in politics from the University of California at Santa Cruz.[1] Laird's career experience includes working as a district staffer for former U.S. House Representative Jerome Waldie, a budget analyst for the Santa Cruz County administrator,[2] and teaching environmental policy at the University of California at Santa Cruz.[1]
Committee assignments
2025-2026
Laird was assigned to the following committees:
- Legislative Audit Committee, Vice-Chair
- Legislative Budget Committee
- Budget and Fiscal Review Committee
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Natural Resources and Water Committee
- Local Government Committee
- Rules Committee, Vice-Chair
2023-2024
Laird was assigned to the following committees:
- Agriculture Committee
- Budget Committee
- Business and Professions Committee
- Human Services Committee
- Public Safety Committee, Vice Chair
- Water, Parks, and Wildlife Committee
2021-2022
Laird was assigned to the following committees:
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Labor, Public Employment and Retirement Committee
- Natural Resources and Water Committee
- Senate Rules Committee
- Legislative Audit Committee, Vice Chair
- Legislative Budget Committee
- Rules Committee
- Senate Appropriations Committee
- Budget and Fiscal Review Committee
Political career
Secretary of Natural Resources (2011-2019)
Laird was appointed to lead the statewide natural resources agency by Governor Jerry Brown (D) on January 5, 2011.[3] He had originally intended to seek the 2012 Democratic Party nomination for District 15 of the California State Senate, but announced in February 2011 that he would rather commit to his appointed position as natural resources secretary.[4][5]
About the office
The secretary heads the California Natural Resources Agency, a conglomeration of a number of state departments, boards, and commissions concerned with protecting and managing the natural, historical, and cultural resources of the state.
State Assembly (2002-2008)
Laird previously served in the California State Assembly from 2002-2008, representing District 27.[6]
Mayor of Santa Cruz (1981-1990)
Laird was also on the Santa Cruz City Council from 1981-1990, including two stints as mayor.[6]
Sponsored legislation
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Elections
2024
See also: California State Senate elections, 2024
General election
General election for California State Senate District 17
Incumbent John Laird defeated Tony Virrueta in the general election for California State Senate District 17 on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John Laird (D) | 65.0 | 269,862 | |
| Tony Virrueta (R) | 35.0 | 144,992 | ||
| Total votes: 414,854 | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Senate District 17
Incumbent John Laird and Tony Virrueta defeated Eric Tao and Michael Oxford in the primary for California State Senate District 17 on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John Laird (D) | 64.5 | 143,912 | |
| ✔ | Tony Virrueta (R) | 21.9 | 48,829 | |
Eric Tao (R) ![]() | 11.6 | 25,845 | ||
Michael Oxford (L) ![]() | 2.1 | 4,591 | ||
| Total votes: 223,177 | ||||
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Campaign finance
Endorsements
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2020
See also: California State Senate elections, 2020
General election
General election for California State Senate District 17
John Laird defeated Vicki Nohrden in the general election for California State Senate District 17 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John Laird (D) ![]() | 64.7 | 320,090 | |
Vicki Nohrden (R) ![]() | 35.3 | 174,587 | ||
| Total votes: 494,677 | ||||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Senate District 17
John Laird and Vicki Nohrden defeated Maria Cadenas and John M. Nevill in the primary for California State Senate District 17 on March 3, 2020.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | John Laird (D) ![]() | 44.4 | 138,986 | |
| ✔ | Vicki Nohrden (R) ![]() | 31.5 | 98,649 | |
Maria Cadenas (D) ![]() | 20.9 | 65,525 | ||
John M. Nevill (D) ![]() | 3.2 | 10,040 | ||
| Total votes: 313,200 | ||||
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Endorsements
To view Laird's endorsements in the 2020 election, please click here.
2012
- See also: California State Senate elections, 2012
Laird did not run for election in 2012. Laird had previously indicated that he would run for election to District 15 of the State Senate in 2012. Laird lost to Sam Blakeslee in a 2010 special election for the seat, and had filed a statement that he will once again challenge Blakeslee. However he has changed his mind and decided not to run for the seat in 2012.[4]
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2020
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Prior to serving in the State Assembly, I served as an elected member of the Cabrillo College Board of Trustees. I also served as executive director of the Santa Cruz AIDS Project. In 1981, I was elected to the Santa Cruz City Council, and served nine years, including two terms as mayor, until term limits ended my service.
I am the son of teachers and was raised in Vallejo. I graduated with honors in politics from UC Santa Cruz. I've been a long-time resident of Santa Cruz with my spouse John Flores. I'm fluent in Spanish and am a life-long Chicago Cubs fan.- Creating an effective and cohesive COVID-19 pandemic response and economic recovery.
- Tackling climate change directly, and mitigating its effects across the state by supporting those communities in need.
- Championing universal healthcare coverage so that everyone in need can feel secure in their health and receive the care they need.
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- Equality California — Legislators are scored on their votes on LGBT issues.
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- California League of Conservation Voters — Legislators are scored on their votes on environmental issues.
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Below you can find the scorecards found for the California State Legislature in 2012.
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See also
2024 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Senator John Laird, "Biography," accessed December 27, 2020
- ↑ John Laird for Senate, "About John," accessed December 27, 2020
- ↑ California Natural Resources Agency, "John Laird, California Secretary for Natural Resources," September 24, 2012
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 San Jose Mercury News, "Redistricting complicates politicians' 'musical chairs' game," February 6, 2011
- ↑ MercuryNews.com, "John Laird will not seek Senate seat in new district," November 14, 2011
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Project Vote Smart, "John Laird Political Experience" accessed September 27, 2012
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California State Senate District 17 2020-Present |
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California Secretary for Natural Resources 2011-2019 |
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