My California election ballot: State offices

California: 40 million people, 12% of the USA, 52 House Representatives (down from 53), 1 of 2 senators up for (re)election, a slew of top Democrats up for re-election, including Gavin Newsom. It's not always clear which way to go here, and of the nine offices, I'm splitting my vote somewhat evenly between Dems and Reps, because I think conservatives do have ideas and attitudes worth injecting to our suffering state. I value balance more than anything, and despise ideological indoctrination, so it's worth finding opportunities to side with people who see the world differently. I'll also be abstaining from a few races, including Governor, because neither candidate sits well with me.

CA Senator: Alex Padilla

US Representative (30th District): Adam Schiff

Governor: -

Lieutenant Gov: -

Secretary of State: Shirley Weber

Controller: Lanhee Chen

Treasurer: Fiona Ma

Attorney General: Nathan Hochman

Insurance Commisioner: Ricardo Lara

Member State Board of Equalization: -

Superintendent of Public Education: Lance Christensen