David Peterson (California)
March 5, 2024
Education
California State University Maritime Academy, 1986
University of California, Davis, 1991
Military
U.S. Navy
1984 - 1997
David Peterson (Democratic Party) ran for election to theU.S. Senate to represent California. He lost in the primary onMarch 5, 2024.
Peterson completed Ballotpedia'sCandidate Connection survey in 2023.Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
David Peterson was born inWalnut Creek, California. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1984 to 1997. Peterson earned a bachelor’s degree in computer science from California State University Maritime Academy in 1986 and an M.B.A. from the University of California, Davis in 1991. His career experience includes building accountability systems for Fortune 500 companies. He has worked as the managing director of Sapphire Technologies and as the founder of My-Representative.org.[1][2][3]
Peterson has been affiliated with the following organizations:[3]
- Sunrise Movement
- Independent-Democrats
- Justice democrats
- Working Family's Party
Elections
2024
See also: United States Senate election in California, 2024
General election
General election for U.S. Senate California
Adam Schiff defeatedSteve Garvey in the general election for U.S. Senate California on November 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Adam Schiff (D) | 58.9 | 9,036,252 |
 | Steve Garvey (R) | 41.1 | 6,312,594 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 15,348,846 | ||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. Senate California
The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. Senate California on March 5, 2024.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Adam Schiff (D) | 31.6 | 2,304,829 |
| ✔ | | Steve Garvey (R) | 31.5 | 2,301,351 |
 | Katie Porter (D) | 15.3 | 1,118,429 | |
 | Barbara Lee (D) | 9.8 | 717,129 | |
 | Eric Early (R) | 3.3 | 242,055 | |
 | James P. Bradley (R) | 1.4 | 98,778 | |
 | Christina Pascucci (D) | 0.8 | 61,998 | |
 | Sharleta Bassett (R) | 0.8 | 54,884 | |
 | Sarah Sun Liew (R) | 0.5 | 38,718 | |
| Laura Garza (No party preference) | 0.5 | 34,529 | ||
 | Jonathan Reiss (R) | 0.5 | 34,400 | |
 | Sepi Gilani (D) | 0.5 | 34,316 | |
 | Gail Lightfoot (L) | 0.5 | 33,295 | |
 | Denice Gary-Pandol (R) | 0.4 | 25,649 | |
 | James Macauley (R) | 0.3 | 23,296 | |
 | Harmesh Kumar (D) | 0.3 | 21,624 | |
 | David Peterson (D) | 0.3 | 21,170 | |
 | Douglas Howard Pierce (D) | 0.3 | 19,458 | |
 | Major Singh (No party preference) | 0.2 | 17,092 | |
 | John Rose (D) | 0.2 | 14,627 | |
 | Perry Pound (D) | 0.2 | 14,195 | |
 | Raji Rab (D) | 0.2 | 13,640 | |
 | Mark Ruzon (No party preference) | 0.2 | 13,488 | |
 | Forrest Jones (American Independent Party of California) | 0.2 | 13,140 | |
| Stefan Simchowitz (R) | 0.2 | 12,773 | ||
 | Martin Veprauskas (R) | 0.1 | 9,795 | |
 | Don Grundmann (No party preference) | 0.1 | 6,641 | |
 | Michael Dilger (No party preference) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 7 | |
 | Carlos Guillermo Tapia (R) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 5 | |
| John Dowell (No party preference) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 3 | ||
 | Danny Fabricant (R) (Write-in) | 0.0 | 3 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 7,301,317 | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Lexi Reese (D)
- Alexander Norbash (D)
- Eduardo Berdugo (Independent)
- Renee Martinez (Independent)
- Dominick Dorothy (D)
- Joshua Bocanegra (D)
- Barack Obama Mandela (R)
- Joe Sosinski (Independent)
- James Shuster (R)
- Rommell Montenegro (D)
- Zakaria Kortam (R)
- John Pappenheim (R)
- Jacob Farmos (D)
- Roxanne Lawler (R)
- Jessica Resendez (D)
- Jeremy Fennell (D)
- Carson Franklin Jr. (D)
- Frank Ferreira (Independent)
- Fepbrina Keivaulqe Autiameineire (Vienmerisce Veittemeignzce USA)
- Paul Anderson (G)
- Peter Liu (R)
- Dana Bobbitt (Independent)
- Zafar Inam (D)
- Jehu Hand (R)
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Peterson in this election.
2022
See also: California's 3rd Congressional District election, 2022
General election
General election for U.S. House California District 3
Kevin Kiley defeatedKermit Jones in the general election for U.S. House California District 3 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Kevin Kiley (R) | 53.6 | 181,438 |
 | Kermit Jones (D) | 46.4 | 156,761 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 338,199 | ||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 3
Kevin Kiley andKermit Jones defeatedScott Jones andDavid Peterson in the primary for U.S. House California District 3 on June 7, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Kevin Kiley (R) | 39.7 | 93,552 |
| ✔ | | Kermit Jones (D) | 38.7 | 91,217 |
 | Scott Jones (R) | 16.2 | 38,288 | |
| David Peterson (D) | 5.4 | 12,675 | |
| There were noincumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source 1 Source 2 | Total votes: 235,732 | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Monika Sheldon-London (R)
- Peter Delle (D)
2018
General election
General election for U.S. House California District 1
IncumbentDoug LaMalfa defeatedAudrey Denney in the general election for U.S. House California District 1 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Doug LaMalfa (R) | 54.9 | 160,046 |
 | Audrey Denney (D) | 45.1 | 131,548 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source | Total votes: 291,594 | ||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 1
The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House California District 1 on June 5, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Doug LaMalfa (R) | 51.7 | 98,354 |
| ✔ | | Audrey Denney (D) | 17.9 | 34,121 |
 | Jessica Holcombe (D) | 11.7 | 22,306 | |
 | Marty Walters (D) | 8.4 | 16,032 | |
 | Gregory Cheadle (R) | 6.1 | 11,660 | |
| David Peterson (D) | 3.0 | 5,707 | |
 | Lewis Elbinger (G) | 1.2 | 2,191 | |
| Incumbents arebolded and underlined. The results have been certified. | Total votes: 190,371 | ||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Brandon Storment (D)
- Dennis Duncan (D)
- Larry Jordan (D)
2016
Heading into the election, Ballotpediarated this race as safely Republican. IncumbentDoug LaMalfa (R) defeatedJim Reed (D) in the general election on November 8, 2016. LaMalfa and Reed defeatedGregory Cheadle (R),Joe Montes (R),Gary Allen Oxley (R),David Peterson (D), andJeffrey Gerlach (Independent) in thetop-two primary on June 7, 2016.[4][5]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |  Doug LaMalfaIncumbent | 59.1% | 185,448 | |
| Democratic | Jim Reed | 40.9% | 128,588 | |
| Total Votes | 314,036 | |||
| Source:California Secretary of State | ||||
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Doug LaMalfaIncumbent | 40.8% | 86,136 | |
| Democratic | Jim Reed | 28.3% | 59,665 | |
| Republican | Joe Montes | 17% | 35,875 | |
| Democratic | David Peterson | 6.4% | 13,430 | |
| Republican | Gary Oxley | 3.3% | 6,885 | |
| Independent | Jeffrey Gerlach | 2.3% | 4,958 | |
| Republican | Gregory Cheadle | 2% | 4,217 | |
| Total Votes | 211,166 | |||
| Source:California Secretary of State | ||||
2014
Peterson ran in the2014 election for theU.S. House to representCalifornia's12th District. Peterson was defeated in theblanket primary on June 3, 2014.[6]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Nancy PelosiIncumbent | 73.6% | 79,816 | |
| Republican | John Dennis | 11.9% | 12,922 | |
| Green | Barry Hermanson | 5.7% | 6,156 | |
| Democratic | David Peterson | 3.5% | 3,774 | |
| Peace and Freedom | Frank Lara | 1.9% | 2,107 | |
| Democratic | Michael Steger | 1.4% | 1,514 | |
| Independent | Desmond Thorsson | 1.2% | 1,270 | |
| Independent | Jim Welles | 0.8% | 879 | |
| Total Votes | 108,438 | |||
| Source:California Secretary of State | ||||
2012
Peterson ran in the2012 election for theU.S. House to representCalifornia's12th District. He was defeated in the open primary on June 5, 2012.[7][8]
Campaign themes
2024
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also:Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
David Peterson completedBallotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Peterson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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Today we only have 112 Co-Sponsors on #MedicareForAll in the House 15 in the Senate ! Within six weeks I will Publish all of the Lousy excuses from the other 100 Democratic Incumbents the House and the 35 INCUMBENTS in the Senate .I will empower American Citizens nationwide to get their Representatives & Senators on the Job or OUT Of Office !! I have mentored , supported and Promoted more NEW Candidates into Congress than Anyone. Bernie Sanders is second & he WON 8 New congressional seats in 2022 !! Together Bernie & I have helped to OUST Corrupt Incumbents. We challenge Americans Citizens nationwide to join “US” Are you tired of Politicians making Promises and then failing to deliver ? Well take ACTION - learn to stop Re-Electing your incumbents based on Celebrity and Popularity criteria. !!
- America needs a Senator that will ADVANCE Landmark Legislation - I will be the first in 60 years
- California Deserves a Senator as effective as Bernie Sanders, Ousting Corrupt incumbents and bringing in NEW Challengers especially Washington-Outsiders
- Only American Citizens can Fix what's wrong with our Government , by Voting AGAINST Big-Money Candidates & against Celebrity Criteria
Federal Policy that protects Monopoly firms. especially those that pay Massive Bribes to Politicians for Protection
Corrupt Monopoly Firms pay Bribes for Protection form Free-Market Competition
Including Fossil Fuels Subsidies and blockades on Wind & Solar
Pharmaceutical Price Gouging; due to Federal Protections against competition
War Profiteers ; who expand their wealth by Bribing politicians to start new wars every year
Wall Street Fraudsters who wreck our economy and pay bribes so they Neve go to Jail
Stop fooling people with Political Theatrics 🎭
https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1655/all-info?s=1&r=2
or Re-elect them based on Celebrity & Popularity Characteristics
American Citizens need to learn to Demand More from their INCUMBENTS
STOP Listening to the Adjectives tossed out by Media propaganda
A proper compromise is a few Republicans standing up to Corruption and CoSponsoring #MedicareForAll - that's Compromise !
May as well start with the Senate and share with the Public so they can take ACTION in the next Election.
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2022
David Peterson completedBallotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2021. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Peterson's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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- Democrats in Congress have abandoned the Legislative Process to pass #MedicareForAll David Peterson will Follow through & Pressure Congress to Pass Medicare For All !! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/medicareforall-2021
- David Peterson will Champion #GreenNewDeal & bring jobs to California’s North State ! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/greennewdeal-2021
- Spending !! David Peterson will dramatically curb wasteful spending in Washington DC, terminating long obsolete programs that only remain as a favor to a donor paying Bribes to incumbent Congress members of Both Parties 🎊 Time to “Drain the Swamp” from the purse side of our Federal Government
Our Lives are at risk
Our Homes are at risk
Our Air Quality is at risk
We need a Leader that does more than Stand on Our Ashes for a Photo Op !
David Peterson will require Congress to fund the construction of firebreaks & fire safe improvements throughout our Federal Lands & National Wildlife Areas
Do They Take Corporate Brides ?
Most Do !
~ That is the Problem with Our Government.
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Campaign finance summary
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| Year | Office | Status | Contributions | Expenditures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024* | U.S. Senate California | Lost primary | $0 | N/A** |
| 2022 | U.S. House California District 3 | Lost primary | $0 | N/A** |
| 2018 | U.S. House California District 1 | Lost primary | $0 | N/A** |
| Grand total | $0 | N/A** | ||
| Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). | ||||
| * Data from this year may not be complete | ||||
| ** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle | ||||
| Note: Totals above reflect only available data. | ||||
See also
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Footnotes
- ↑Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 23, 2021
- ↑David Peterson for Congress Facebook page, "Info," accessed May 21, 2012
- ↑3.03.1Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 11, 2023
- ↑California Secretary of State, "Certified List of Candidates for Voter-Nominated Offices June 7, 2016, Presidential Primary Election," accessed April 4, 2016
- ↑The New York Times, "California Primary Results," June 7, 2016
- ↑The New York Times, "California Primary Results," June 3, 2014
- ↑California Secretary of State, "Official primary candidate list," accessed March 13, 2014
- ↑California Secretary of State, "Unofficial election results," November 6, 2012(dead link)
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