John M. Erickson
What this job does: Your district's vote in the 40-member California State Senate. Senators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, confirm many of the governor's appointments, and can place constitutional amendments on the ballot with the Assembly. A term is four years.
- Current office
- West Hollywood City Councilmember
- Occupation
- Councilmember
- Lives in
- West Hollywood
Background
- West Hollywood city councilmember and former mayor of West Hollywood. source: johnerickson4senate.com
- Former vice president of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles and former chief of staff at the Alliance for a Better Community. source: johnerickson4senate.com
- Holds a master's degree from Claremont Graduate University and a Ph.D. in American religious history. source: victoryfund.org
- Placed first in the June 2, 2026 primary with 20.5% of the vote. source: wp.dailybruin.com
In their own words
What the candidate says they will work on, from their campaign site or their answers to news-outlet questionnaires. We list it as stated and do not rate it.
- Affordability and the economy, including the state budget and job retention source: johnerickson4senate.com
- Renters' rights, housing and homelessness source: johnerickson4senate.com
- Wildfire recovery and disaster preparedness source: johnerickson4senate.com
- Public education funding and teacher retention source: johnerickson4senate.com
- Health care access, including support for a single-payer model source: johnerickson4senate.com
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