2024 Primary Election Endorsements
The Alameda County Republican Party Central Committee endorsed the following candidates and took positions on ballot measures for the March 5, 2024 Primary Election.
At the October 2023 meeting, the bylaws were amended to allow the Central Committee to endorse candidates for primary elections. An endorsement meeting was held in November 2023, where candidates were evaluated and a two-thirds supermajority vote was required for endorsement.
Federal Candidates
President
- Donald J. Trump
U.S. Senate
- Steve Garvey (R) — Former MLB All-Star and businessman. Garvey advanced to the November general election, tying Adam Schiff at 32% in the primary.
U.S. House of Representatives
| District | Candidate | Result |
|---|---|---|
| CD-10 (Dublin, Tri-Valley) | Katherine Piccinini (R) | Advanced to general (19%) |
| CD-12 (Oakland, San Leandro) | Stephen Slauson (R) | Did not advance (6%) |
| CD-14 (Rest of Alameda Co.) | Vin Kruttiventi (R), CEO/Business Owner | Advanced to general (18%) |
| CD-17 (Fremont, parts of Santa Clara) | Anita Chen (R) | Did not advance |
State Ballot Measures
Proposition 1 — Mental Health Services and Facilities Bond ($6.38B)
ACGOP Position: NO
Prop 1 authorized $6.38 billion in bonds to build mental health treatment facilities and housing for homeless individuals. The ACGOP opposed this measure due to concerns about the bond debt burden and program accountability. The measure passed statewide by a razor-thin margin of approximately 50.2% to 49.8%.
Note: The CAGOP took no formal position on Prop 1.
Local Ballot Measures
| Measure | Description | ACGOP Position | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alameda County Measure A | Sales tax increase | NO | Passed (59%) |
| Alameda County Measure B | Infrastructure bond | NO | Passed (65%) |
Voter Registration Context
As of the 2024 primary, registered Republicans comprised approximately 11% of Alameda County voters (roughly 100,000 of 931,000 registered voters). Despite this minority status, the Central Committee works to ensure Republican voters have clear guidance on candidates and measures that align with conservative principles.
The full list of Republican candidates who filed for the March 5 primary can be found on the Alameda County Registrar of Voters website.
