2024 General Election Endorsements
The Alameda County Republican Party Central Committee endorsed the following candidates and took positions on ballot measures for the November 5, 2024 General Election.
Federal Candidates
President
- Donald J. Trump (R) — Won the presidency with 312 electoral votes
U.S. Senate
- Steve Garvey (R) — Former MLB All-Star. Lost to Adam Schiff in the general election but performed strongly in the primary, drawing significant crossover support.
U.S. House of Representatives
| District | Candidate | Alameda Co. Result |
|---|---|---|
| CD-10 (Dublin, Tri-Valley) | Katherine Piccinini (R) | Competitive race in swing district |
| CD-14 (Rest of Alameda Co.) | Vin Kruttiventi (R), CEO/Business Owner | Strong showing for the district |
State Propositions
The Central Committee reviewed all state propositions and took the following positions. The ACGOP and CAGOP aligned on seven of the nine propositions below.
| Prop | Description | ACGOP | CAGOP | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | K-12 and Community College Facilities Bond ($10B) | NO | NO | Passed |
| 3 | Marriage Equality Constitutional Amendment | NO | NO | Passed |
| 4 | Safe Drinking Water, Wildfire Prevention, Climate Bond ($10B) | NO | NO | Passed |
| 5 | Lower vote threshold for local bonds/taxes (affordable housing) | NO | NO | Failed |
| 6 | Ban involuntary servitude in state prisons | NO | NO | Passed |
| 32 | Raise minimum wage to $18/hour | NO | NO | Failed |
| 33 | Expand local rent control authority | NO | NO | Failed |
| 35 | Permanent Medi-Cal healthcare funding via managed care tax | YES | YES | Passed |
| 36 | Felony charges and increased sentences for drug and theft crimes | YES | YES | Passed |
Proposition Highlights
Prop 36 (YES) was a top priority for the ACGOP. This measure reformed elements of 2014's Prop 47, restoring felony charges for repeat retail theft and fentanyl trafficking. It passed with broad bipartisan support statewide, including strong support in Alameda County.
Prop 35 (YES) made permanent the existing managed care organization tax that funds Medi-Cal services, preventing the legislature from redirecting those funds to the general budget.
Props 2, 4, and 5 (NO) — The ACGOP opposed these bond and tax measures due to concerns about adding to the state's debt burden and lowering voter approval thresholds for local tax increases.
District Attorney Recall
The Alameda County Republican Party Central Committee endorsed the recall of District Attorney Pamela Price. The recall effort, which drew support across party lines, succeeded with approximately 63% of voters supporting removal. Price had been elected in 2022 and faced criticism over criminal sentencing policies and office management.
About Our Endorsement Process
Endorsements are made by the Alameda County Republican Central Committee, a formal elected body serving five Assembly Districts (six members each, 30 total seats). The Committee meets monthly (third Wednesdays at 7 PM, January through November) and endorsement votes require a two-thirds supermajority.
The ACGOP encourages participation in allied Republican organizations within Alameda County:
- East Bay Republican Club (EBRC) — AD14 events
- Tri-Valley Republicans (TVR) — AD16 events
For questions about the endorsement process, contact [email protected]. Candidates seeking endorsement should contact [email protected].
