November Election Recap
As we close out 2024, the Housing Action Coalition 501(c)(4) is proud of the work we did for endorsed candidates around the state. In total, 71 of the 90 HAC-endorsed candidates were successful in their races this November. 4 of the 6 ballot measures we endorsed were also successful, including an important defeat for Proposition 33 (which is a victory for pro-housing).
In the Bay Area, we’re excited to work with the new Mayor of Berkeley, Adena Ishii, and the former Mayor turned Senator, Jesse Arreguin.
Oakland Councilmember Zac Unger knows the importance of building more housing while also maintaining important relationships and coalitions across the political spectrum.
Longtime friend of the organization Patrick Ahrens won his seat in the Assembly and will be a strong pro-housing voice in the South Bay. Wins in the City of San Mateo with Measure T help us note progress in previously difficult political situations.
We’re particularly excited to work with a new cohort of pro-housing members of the State Legislature from Southern California. State Senator Sasha Renee Perez joins three new members of the Assembly: Nick Schultz, Jessica Caloza, and John Harabedian will help us continue the progress we’ve made by bringing a new, fresh voice to the conversation. And having some leaders in Southern California will make a big difference. Coupled with Measure A’s passage in Los Angeles County, there is notable progress. Looking at local races in Southern California, we’re emboldened by-election results in Santa Monica, West Hollywood, and Culver City.
All in all, we frankly have mixed feelings about the results. Prop 5 was HAC’s top priority and it was unsuccessful. After that, we have a mostly positive record for our endorsements and feel good about the progress that can be made, especially in the State Capitol. As we know, elections are merely things that happen in our jobs. Regardless of the results, we’ll keep doing our part to push for more housing with the cards we’re dealt. We look forward to 2025 without a scheduled election and more progress in 2026 and beyond.
Statewide
California State Assembly
Assembly District 5
Assembly District 11
Assembly District 14
Assembly District 17
Assembly District 18
Assembly District 19
Assembly District 23
Assembly District 24
✔ Alex Lee
Assembly District 25
Assembly District 26
Assembly District 28
Assembly District 29
Assembly District 39
Assembly District 40
Assembly District 41
Assembly District 44
Assembly District 46
Assembly District 52
Assembly District 54
Assembly District 55
Assembly District 61
Assembly District 67
Assembly District 78
Assembly District 80
California State Senate
Senate District 7
Senate District 9
Senate District 11
Senate District 15
Senate District 25
Ballot Measures
By County
Alameda County
Berkeley Mayor
Berkeley City Council District 2
Berkeley Rent Board
Oakland District Attorney
Oakland City Council District 1
BART Board District 7
Emeryville City Council
San Francisco County
San Francisco Board of Supervisors District 3
San Francisco Board of Supervisors District 5
San Francisco Board of Supervisors District 7
San Francisco City College
Ballot Measures
✔ Prop B
✔ Prop G
Santa Clara County
Board of Supervisors District 2
Board of Supervisors District 3
✔ Otto Lee
Gilroy City Council
Campbell City Council
San José City Council District 2
San José City Council District 4
San José City Council District 8
Sunnyvale City Council District 2
Sunnyvale City Council District 4
Mountain View City Council
Palo Alto City Council
San Mateo County
South San Francisco City Council
Foster City City Council
San Mateo City Council
Redwood City City Council
Ballot Measure
Los Angeles County
Culver City Council
✔ Yasmine Imani McMorrin, Bubba Fish
Santa Monica City Council
✔ Dan Hall, Ellis Raskin, Barry Snell, Natalya Zernitskaya
West Hollywood City Council
✔ John M. Erickson, Danny Hang
Ballot Measures
✔ Measure A (City of Los Angeles)
