Position Sought
California State Assembly, District 78
Current Position
California State Assembly
Party Affiliation
Democrat
Location
California
Date of Primary Election
March 5, 2024
Primary Election Donation Limit
$5,500
Date of General Election
November 5, 2024
General Election Donation Limit
$5,500
Race/Ethnicity
White/Caucasian
Gender Identity
Cisgender Man
Sexual Orientation
Gay
Pronouns
He/Him/His
Connect with Christopher Ward
Christopher will continue to be a voice for equality in the California Legislature!
Biography
Chris Ward is the incumbent State Assemblymember for the 78th Assembly District and is the Vice-Chair of the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus. He is Chair of the Assembly Committee on Housing and Community Development. A resident of University Heights, he previously served on the San Diego City Council and was a legislative chief of staff and environmental planner, in addition to serving on a number of boards and commissions which benefitted the local LGBTQ community. He and his partner are parents to two young children, and fights for housing for all, smarter climate policies for our future, and equal rights.