District 24 spans from Ventura in the south to Cayucos in the north.
Democrat Salud Carbajal is the incumbent, being challenged by Republican Thomas Cole.
I spoke with both candidates to find out what they want voters to know about their platforms.
“I am accessible. I’ve had 9 town hall meetings, and I am fighting for them and will continue to fight for them and to lower costs that they are facing each and every day,” said Carbajal. “Whether it is housing, health care, childcare, all of those issues that are affecting their daily quality of life.”
Carbajal says he is proud of the work he and his team have done so far, and hopes to continue it. Adding that he will continue to work on passing legislation to address climate change, protect women’s reproductive rights, and address the costs of housing and childcare.
“The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that has brought in over $1 billion to the Central Coast to address our infrastructure and to improve people’s quality of life,” said Carbajal. “Creating over 13 thousand jobs.”