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Assembly District 11 Special Election Candidate Filing Period Begins January 25

by ECT

The April 5th, 2022 Special Election gets into full swing on Tuesday, January 25th as nomination papers will be made available for candidates running for the California Assembly District 11 office. The nomination period runs through 5:00 pm Thursday, February 10, 2022.

Papers for the California Assembly Office are available at the Contra Costa Elections Office, 555 Escobar Street, Martinez.

For further information on this special election and key dates, go to www.cocovote.us.

“This special election was just announced by the Governor earlier this month and we don’t want our constituents to be surprised,” said Deborah Cooper, Contra Costa Registrar of Voters. “If you are considering running for office, the Contra Costa County Elections Office provides a candidate manual with comprehensive information about the process and we are available to assist you.”

The Contra Costa Elections Division is offering appointments to interested candidates on weekdays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Filing documents and information will be provided to interested constituents at their appointment.

The process takes 20 minutes. Due to the current surge in the pandemic/Covid-19, we are asking constituents to schedule an appointment through email at [email protected] or by calling us at 925-335-7800.

All visitors will be asked to check-in at the Elections lobby and will be required to wear a mask and observe social distancing guidelines.


Governor Calls for Special Election After Assemblyman Jim Frazier Resignation

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom Friday issued a proclamation declaring a statewide primary election on June 7, 2022 and a proclamation declaring special elections for the 22nd Congressional District, 11th Assembly District and 80th Assembly District on June 7, 2022. The primary for the special elections will be held on April 5, 2022.

The text of the Governor’s statewide primary election proclamation can be found here and the text of the special elections proclamation can be found here.

Jim Frazier Announces His Resignation from California State Assembly

Sacramento, CA – California State Assemblyman Jim Frazier (D-Fairfield) today announced his resignation from the California State Assembly, District 11, effective December 31, 2021. Mr. Frazier will be seeking new opportunities in the field of transportation.

Assemblyman Frazier said, “This is the best job that I have ever had. I have enjoyed serving the State of California and the 11th Assembly District and greatly appreciate the confidence that my constituents have shown me over the last nine years. I am proud of the many successes that we have achieved together. My future plans are to put to use my passion and experience in the transportation sector, explore new career opportunities and spend additional time with family and friends.”

Suisun City Mayor Lori D. Wilson Launches Race for State Assembly

The day after Frazier announced he would resign, Suisun Mayor Lori D. Wilson entered the race for the now open Assembly seat held by longtime Assemblymember Jim Frazier. Frazier also announced his support for Mayor Wilson to succeed him as the next Assemblymember for the 11th District seat he has represented since 2012.

“Mayor Lori Wilson is far and away the best candidate to take over representing the people of the 11th Assembly District,” Frazier said in a statement. “She has my full and unqualified support. I am confident that she has all the skills to keep driving the district forward with her exceptional experience, smart leadership instincts and unmatched financial background. Mayor Wilson is a public servant we can all depend on and I’m honored to support her for the district I’ve passionately served for almost a decade.” — Full Story

Current District Map

The 11th District encompasses portions of Solano, Contra Costa and Sacramento counties and includes the following cities, towns, and areas: Antioch, Bethel Island, Birds Landing, Brentwood, Byron, Collinsville, Discovery Bay, Fairfield, Isleton, Knightsen, Locke, Oakley, Pittsburg (partial), Rio Vista, Suisun City, Travis Air Force Base, Vacaville and Walnut Grove.

Updated Maps

The 11th District encompasses portions of Solano, Contra Costa and Sacramento counties and includes the following cities, towns, and areas: Antioch, +Benicia, Bethel Island, Birds Landing, Brentwood, Byron, Collinsville, Discovery Bay, Fairfield, Isleton, Knightsen, Locke, Oakley, Pittsburg (partial), Rio Vista, Suisun City, Travis Air Force Base, Vacaville, +Vallejo, and Walnut Grove.

Note – it is unclear if any other candidates have announced if they would challenge Wilson or not.

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