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Assembly District 78
Democrat Toni Atkins currently represents Assembly District 78 and will be termed out in 2016. This will be an open seat in 2016 and a Democrat is very likely to be elected.
District Summary
Voter Registration
Total Voters - 262,454 Democrat - 39.25% Republican - 24.95% No Party Preference - 29.94% |
Demographics
White - 64.64% Latino - 18.45% Black - 4.52% Asian - 10.30% |
Citizen Voting Age Population
Latino - 12.05% Black - 3.88% Asian - 6.56% |
Counties
San Diego |
Major Cities
San Diego Del Mar Coronado Imperial Beach |
District Vote History
2014
Assembly District 78
Toni Atkins (D) - 62% Barbara Decker (R) - 38% |
Governor
Jerry Brown (D) - 63% Neel Kashkari (R) - 37% |
Secretary of State
Alex Padilla (D) - 56% Pete Peterson (R) - 44% |
Proposition 46: MICRA
Yes - 28% No - 72% |
2012
Assembly District 78
Toni Atkins (D) - 62% Ralph Denney (R) - 38% |
U.S. President
Barack Obama (D) - 63% Mitt Romney (R) - 34% |
U.S. Senator
Diane Feinstein (D) - 65% Elizabeth Emken (R) - 35% |
Proposition 30: Income and Sales Tax Increase
Yes - 56% No - 34% |
Toni Atkins Biography
Assembly Speaker Toni G. Atkins has served in the California State Assembly since 2010, and was elevated to the top leadership post in 2014, when her colleagues unanimously elected her 69th Speaker of the California Assembly.
Speaker Atkins proudly represents the people of coastal San Diego, from Imperial Beach, along the Mexican border, north to Solana Beach, and most of central San Diego. She previously served eight years on the San Diego City Council, and became a stabilizing force during a tumultuous period in 2005, stepping in as Acting Mayor after the resignation of the mayor.
Speaker Atkins is a coalition-builder who believes government policies can improve people's lives. She is a leading voice for affordable housing, a powerful advocate for women, and champion for veterans and homeless people.
Prior to her election as Speaker, she held the position of Majority Leader. She chaired the Assembly Select Committee on Homelessness, and served on committees on Agriculture, Housing and Community Development, Health, Judiciary, Veterans Affairs, Select Committee on Ports, Select Committee on Biotechnology as well as the Joint Legislative Audit Committee.
Speaker Atkins was born in Virginia, earned her bachelor's degree in political science from Emory & Henry College, and completed the senior executive program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
Her life of public service began in San Diego in the mid-1980s as director of clinic services at Womancare Health Center. She became a staff representative of then-City Councilmember Christine Kehoe, later winning her mentor's council seat after Ms. Kehoe's election to the Assembly. She represented the City of San Diego in the local chapter of the League of California Cities; on the board of the Metropolitan Transit System; on the San Diego Association of Governments; the Regional Housing Working Group; and the San Diego River Conservancy.
Atkins lives in the South Park/Golden Hill community of San Diego with her spouse Jennifer LeSar and their dogs, Haley and Joey.
Speaker Atkins proudly represents the people of coastal San Diego, from Imperial Beach, along the Mexican border, north to Solana Beach, and most of central San Diego. She previously served eight years on the San Diego City Council, and became a stabilizing force during a tumultuous period in 2005, stepping in as Acting Mayor after the resignation of the mayor.
Speaker Atkins is a coalition-builder who believes government policies can improve people's lives. She is a leading voice for affordable housing, a powerful advocate for women, and champion for veterans and homeless people.
Prior to her election as Speaker, she held the position of Majority Leader. She chaired the Assembly Select Committee on Homelessness, and served on committees on Agriculture, Housing and Community Development, Health, Judiciary, Veterans Affairs, Select Committee on Ports, Select Committee on Biotechnology as well as the Joint Legislative Audit Committee.
Speaker Atkins was born in Virginia, earned her bachelor's degree in political science from Emory & Henry College, and completed the senior executive program at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
Her life of public service began in San Diego in the mid-1980s as director of clinic services at Womancare Health Center. She became a staff representative of then-City Councilmember Christine Kehoe, later winning her mentor's council seat after Ms. Kehoe's election to the Assembly. She represented the City of San Diego in the local chapter of the League of California Cities; on the board of the Metropolitan Transit System; on the San Diego Association of Governments; the Regional Housing Working Group; and the San Diego River Conservancy.
Atkins lives in the South Park/Golden Hill community of San Diego with her spouse Jennifer LeSar and their dogs, Haley and Joey.
Toni Atkins Political History
2000-2008: San Diego City Council Member
2010-Present: California State Assemblymember
2010-Present: California State Assemblymember
Toni Atkins Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)
Toni Atkins Staff
Capitol Office 916-319-2078
Greg Campbell - Chief of Staff ([email protected])
John Casey - Deputy Chief of Staff ([email protected])
Rick Simpson - Deputy Chief of Staff ([email protected])
Christopher Woods - Budget Director ([email protected])
Arnie Sowell - Policy Director ([email protected])
Fredericka McGee - Legislative Counsel ([email protected])
Grace Hopfenbeck - Scheduler ([email protected])
Chinook Shin - Scheduler ([email protected])
Cheri King - Special Assistant ([email protected])
Ryan Spencer - Special Assistant ([email protected])
San Diego District Office 619-645-3090
Denise Price - District Director ([email protected])
Deanna Spehn - Policy Director ([email protected])
Jason Weisz - Senior Field Representative ([email protected])
Rachel Gregg - Field Representative ([email protected])
Greg Campbell - Chief of Staff ([email protected])
John Casey - Deputy Chief of Staff ([email protected])
Rick Simpson - Deputy Chief of Staff ([email protected])
Christopher Woods - Budget Director ([email protected])
Arnie Sowell - Policy Director ([email protected])
Fredericka McGee - Legislative Counsel ([email protected])
Grace Hopfenbeck - Scheduler ([email protected])
Chinook Shin - Scheduler ([email protected])
Cheri King - Special Assistant ([email protected])
Ryan Spencer - Special Assistant ([email protected])
San Diego District Office 619-645-3090
Denise Price - District Director ([email protected])
Deanna Spehn - Policy Director ([email protected])
Jason Weisz - Senior Field Representative ([email protected])
Rachel Gregg - Field Representative ([email protected])
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2016 Election Outlook
Potential Candidates
Todd Gloria (D) - San Diego City Councilmember
Kevin Melton (R) - Kevin Melton)
Kevin Melton (R) - Kevin Melton)