Mara Elliott

Mara Elliott, who served the City of San Diego as the elected City Attorney from 2016 to 2024, is running to flip a seat in the California Senate this fall. Mara was the first woman and first Latina elected City Attorney of San Diego, and in that role, she showed an unwavering commitment to protecting working families and creating a safer city for all. She is a national leader in gun violence prevention, consumer advocacy, and support for victims of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and elder abuse. Mara earned a reputation as a champion of the people, and, if elected, she will put her dedication and fighting spirit to work in Sacramento as she advocates for a bright future for all Californians.

District 40 is one of the best opportunities in California for a blue flip. Mara, with the DLCC’s support, is well-positioned to claim victory in this battleground district and help expand the Democratic majority in the California Senate.

2026 is a key opportunity to expand our  Democratic majorities in California.

The sustained efforts of California Democrats and the DLCC have resulted in one of the nation’s strongest defenses against Trump’s extremist agenda. Under Democratic leadership, the California State Legislature has made historic progress on workers’ rights, education funding, renewable energy, health care access, and oversees one of the world’s largest economies and nearly 40 million people. 

With the failing Republican agenda and a lack of leadership in Washington, strong blue majorities in the states are essential to protecting our future.It’s critical that we not just hold the line, but continue to strengthen the Democratic firewall in California.