State Senate, District 3
Candidates
Bill Dodd
Bill Dodd has represented the 3rd District since 2017. He previously served in the State Assembly and in local offices. According to his website, Dodd “has been one of California’s most prolific lawmakers, passing 67 new laws over the last 5 years.”
Dodd’s top issues include education, agriculture & water, seniors, and environmental protections.
Carlos Santamaria
Carlos Santamaria is a community member and business owner. He promises to “make sure that the liberties of the people are a priority & protected.”
Santamaria’s platform includes workforce development, a private-sector solution to homelessness, voting against “rubber-stamped” laws in the legislature, and supporting small businesses.