California State Senate District 24 General Election in State Senate District 24, California

2026 Primary Election

• G. Rick Marshall — Taxpayer Advocate and former Torrance Water Commissioner in Torrance, California

  G. Rick Marshall has a background in information technology, having worked at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center, and run his own computer consulting firm. He previously owned a small business, a coin-operated laundry in Long Beach. Marshall has been involved in local government, serving as the Vice-Chair of the City of Torrance Water Commission and on the Curriculum Advisory Board for Harbor College. He has run for public office multiple times, including for the State Board of Equalization in 2014, 2018, and 2022, and the Torrance Unified Board of Education in 2015. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration from Sterling College.

• Isa Shakur — Candidate in Unknown, Unknown

  Information regarding Isa Shakur's candidacy for the California State Senate could not be located. Public records and news searches primarily yield information about Assata Shakur, a political activist, and a musician named Isa Shakur.

• Zennon Ulyate-Crow — Executive Director of People First CA in Los Angeles, California

  Zennon Ulyate-Crow is a political activist and a graduate of UC Santa Cruz with a major in Politics and a minor in Legal-Studies. He has been actively involved in housing advocacy and policy. He is the Executive Director of People First CA and the Organizing Director for the Westside Young Democrats. He previously served as an assistant to the National Progressive and Grassroots Engagement Director for the Biden for President campaign and was the youngest Commissioner in Santa Cruz history. In 2021, at age 18, he campaigned to become a representative for Assembly District 50 at the California State Democratic Convention's Assembly Delegate elections.

• Amaris Dordar — Attorney and Business Owner in West Hollywood, California

  Amaris Dordar is an attorney, ethicist, and the founder of Dordar Law. A Los Angeles native, she was educated in the LAUSD school system and went on to earn degrees from Yale, Harvard Divinity School, and Southwestern Law School. Her experience includes time with the U.S. Department of State. She was admitted to the State Bar of California in 2024 and resides in West Hollywood. Dordar is fluent in Spanish and has competence in Mandarin, Hindi, Tibetan, and Sanskrit.

• Eric Alegria — Chief Operating Officer of Wellness Equity Alliance, Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Board Member in Rancho Palos Verdes, California

  Eric Alegria is a proven leader who has delivered results for his community as a school board member, former Mayor, and health care executive. He's led businesses, nonprofits, and communities — and in every role, he's brought people together to get things done. On the Rancho Palos Verdes City Council, Eric didn't wait for problems to solve themselves — he brought people together and delivered results. During his first years on the Council, Eric was the only Democrat — and still found common ground to get things done. Reaching across party lines, he worked to declare an emergency to help families devastated by landslides, to make Rancho Palos Verdes the 4th-safest city in California, and to spearhead a comprehensive residential fire prevention program. In Health Care: Eric has dedicated nearly 20 years to making sure health care reaches the people who need it most. He's run operations for nonprofits, clinics, and community health organizations. Today, as Chief Operating Officer of Wellness Equity Alliance, he oversees programs that expand access to equitable care for underserved communities. In Nonprofits: Earlier in his career, Eric led a nonprofit that helped farmworker families access educational and economic opportunities. Today, he continues to reach out to the margins of the community — through service on nonprofit boards, sponsoring a food pantry for South Bay families, and establishing a scholarship fund for Los Angeles County students pursuing careers in public service. In Entertainment: As a California Film Commissioner, Eric worked to protect thousands of entertainment industry jobs — understanding that every job saved means another family with stability and opportunity. As an Educator: Eric has mentored students as an instructor at USC and El Camino College, preparing the next generation to lead. He serves on the Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District Board of Education, where he champions student safety, mental health support, and smart investments in aging facilities. He works with teachers, parents, and staff to find solutions — because he knows the best ideas come from the people closest to the problems. As a Small Business Owner: Eric knows what small business owners face because he's lived it — making payroll, navigating regulations, and keeping his West LA business running for over a decade. That experience shaped how he led on the City Council, cutting business taxes to zero and helping local businesses survive the pandemic.

• Kristina Irwin — Palisades Charter High School Board Trustee and Real Estate Agent in Pacific Palisades, California

  Kristina Irwin earned a high school diploma from Santa Monica High School and a bachelor's degree from California State University, Northridge in 2000. Her professional experience includes working as a real estate agent. She was a candidate for the same State Senate seat in 2022, losing in the general election to the incumbent. She describes herself as a working mom with three young kids and a strong Christian. She was motivated to enter politics in response to COVID-19 lockdowns and mandates.

• Ellen Evans — Neighborhood Leader and Civil Rights Advocate in Los Angeles, California

  Ellen Evans is a civil rights advocate, neighborhood leader, and mother. Her activism began during the AIDS crisis, protesting the Reagan Administration's inaction. In 2017, she co-founded the Doheny Sunset Plaza Neighborhood Association to address community challenges. She is a former board member of Equality California. Evans attended Brown University, majoring in public policy, and later joined the Carpenters Union, working as a union carpenter. She and her wife have lived in the district since 1997 and raised their two children there.

• Brian Goldsmith — Democratic Consultant, Journalist, and Entrepreneur in Beverly Hills, California

  Brian Goldsmith is a Los Angeles native, award-winning journalist, entrepreneur, and Democratic consultant. He is a graduate of Harvard College and Stanford Law School. Goldsmith has worked as a political columnist and commentator for Yahoo News, The Atlantic, CBS News, and CNN, and was a lead political producer with Katie Couric Media. He has also founded two technology-focused startups in California. He has advised various Democratic candidates, nonprofits, and companies. He and his wife, an educator, are raising their two children in the district.

• Sion Roy — Cardiologist, Professor, and Vice Chair of the Santa Monica College Board of Trustees in Malibu, California

  Dr. Sion Roy is a physician, professor, and education advocate. He serves as a cardiologist at Harbor-UCLA public hospital and is an associate professor of Medicine. He was elected to the Santa Monica College Board of Trustees in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, currently serving as Vice Chair. Dr. Roy was the youngest-ever President of the Los Angeles County Medical Association. He earned his B.A. from Johns Hopkins University and his M.D. from the Virginia Commonwealth School of Medicine, after a year of service in AmeriCorps. He lives in Malibu with his wife and son.

• John Erickson — West Hollywood City Councilmember in West Hollywood, California

  John Erickson was elected to the West Hollywood City Council on November 3, 2020. His career in public service began with an internship for the West Hollywood City Council, which led to roles as a Council Deputy to former Mayor Abbe Land and later a city staff member. He has also served as a Legislative Representative at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and as the Vice President of Public Affairs, Communications, and Marketing at Planned Parenthood Los Angeles. He is currently the Chief of Staff at Alliance for a Better Community, an organization focused on Latino community advocacy. Erickson holds a Ph.D. in American Religious History and a Dual-Master's Degree from Claremont Graduate University, as well as a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. His advocacy work includes serving on the national board of the National Organization for Women and as President of the ACLU of Southern California. In 2017, he was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown to the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls.

• Mike Newhouse — Attorney and Managing Shareholder of Newhouse Law Group, PC; Vice-President of the Los Angeles Planning Commission. in Venice, California

  Mike Newhouse is an attorney specializing in real estate, land use, and environmental law. He earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California in 1996 and a law degree from Lewis & Clark College in 2000. A resident of Venice for over 25 years with his wife and two sons, he has a long history of community involvement. He is a former two-term president of the Venice Neighborhood Council and co-founder of the Westside Regional Alliance of Councils. He was appointed to the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission by Mayor Eric Garcetti, where he served as President, and was later appointed to the Citywide Planning Commission by Mayor Karen Bass. He previously ran for Los Angeles City Council in 2022.

• John M. Erickson — West Hollywood City Councilmember in West Hollywood, CA

  John M. Erickson is a candidate for the California State Senate, representing District 24 in the 2026 election. He currently serves as a City Councilmember for West Hollywood, having been first elected in 2020 and serving as mayor from 2024 to 2025. Professionally, Erickson works as the Chief of Staff at the Alliance for a Better Community and previously served as a Vice President at Planned Parenthood Los Angeles. He holds a Ph.D. in American Religious History from Claremont Graduate University.