Sandre Swanson
Democratic
| Date | Party | Office | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-07-2006 | Democratic | AD-16 | 91696 | Win |
| 11-04-2008 | Democratic | AD-16 | 136066 | Win |
| 11-02-2010 | Democratic | AD-16 | 99082 | Win |
| 11-08-2016 | Democratic | SD-09 | 143573 | Loss |
Candidate Biography:
Born: November 28, 1948 in Oakland, CA
Married: Anita
Children: Four
1971: East Oakland Representative, Oakland Anti-Poverty Board
1972: Advance Team Manager, Shirley Chisholm for President
1973-1998: Policy Adviser, Congressman Ron Dellums
1976-1977: Campaign Manager, Lionel Wilson for Mayor of Oakland (Won)
1977-????: Member, Oakland Civil Service Commission
Previous: Chief of Staff, Congresswoman Barbara Lee
1999-2006: Trustee, Alameda County Employee's Retirement Association
2012: Early Primary Candidate for SD-09 (Withdrew)
2012: Delegate, Democratic National Convention
2013-2014: Chief Deputy Mayor, City of Oakland
2014: Campaign Chair, Jean Quan for Mayor of Oakland Reelection Campaign (Lost)
2020: Early Primary Candidate for SD-09 (Withdrew)
2024: Primary Candidate for SD-07 (Lost; 11.2%)
Source: California Legislature Handbook (2007-08)