California State Senate District 30
Tue, Nov 3 · Represented by Bob Archuleta Democratic · Member list as of Oct 28
No published poll names both candidates.Last result · 2022 general: Bob Archuleta (D) 61.0, Mitch Clemmons (R) 39.1
- Last election
- Bob Archuleta (Democratic) won by 21.9 points, 2022
- On the 2026 ballot
- 2 candidates
Side by side
Left column: ArchuletaRight column: Martinez
- Donor-based spectrum
- LiberalCentristConservativeArchuletaNo published score for Martinez
- Races
- Won 2 of 2
- None listed
- Years since first win
- 4
- Not available
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Candidates on the ballot
- Bob ArchuletaIncumbentDemocraticState Senator
- Araceli MartinezRepublicanSmall Business Owner
Source: elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov (PDF), dated Aug 27
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Official results for California
History (14 elections for this seat)
- Votes for listed candidates
- 213,104
- Election day
- November 8, 2022
- District map
- Older district map (2022)
California Senate District 30, 1970 to 2022, 2022, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticBob ArchuletaWon(incumbent) Democratic 129,89061.0% RepublicanMitch Clemmons Republican 83,21439.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 230,623
- Election day
- November 6, 2018
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Senate District 30, 1970 to 2022, 2018, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHolly J. MitchellWon(incumbent) Democratic 230,623100.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 113,557
- Election day
- November 4, 2014
- District map
- Older district map (2012 to 2021)
California Senate District 30, 1970 to 2022, 2014, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticHolly J. MitchellWon Democratic 78,11568.8% DemocraticIsidro Armenta Democratic 35,44231.2% - Votes for listed candidates
- 154,480
- Election day
- November 2, 2010
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Senate District 30, 1970 to 2022, 2010, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRonald S. CalderonWon(incumbent) Democratic 105,94668.6% RepublicanWarren P. Willis Republican 48,53431.4% - Votes for listed candidates
- 131,776
- Election day
- November 7, 2006
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Senate District 30, 1970 to 2022, 2006, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRon CalderonWon Democratic 93,43670.9% RepublicanSelma H. Minerd Republican 38,34029.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 120,060
- Election day
- November 5, 2002
- District map
- Older district map (2002 to 2011)
California Senate District 30, 1970 to 2022, 2002, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartha M. EscutiaWon(incumbent) Democratic 80,56267.1% RepublicanJohn O. Robertson Republican 39,49832.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 108,898
- Election day
- November 3, 1998
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Senate District 30, 1970 to 2022, 1998, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticMartha M. EscutiaWon Democratic 80,56274.0% RepublicanJohn O. Robertson Republican 24,52022.5% LibertarianJohn P. McCready Libertarian 3,8163.5% - Votes for listed candidates
- 107,466
- Election day
- November 8, 1994
- District map
- Older district map (1992 to 2001)
California Senate District 30, 1970 to 2022, 1994, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticCharles M. CalderonWon(incumbent) Democratic 72,96867.9% RepublicanKen Gow Republican 34,49832.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 93,396
- Election day
- November 6, 1990
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Senate District 30, 1970 to 2022, 1990, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRalph C. DillsWon(incumbent) Democratic 63,77168.3% RepublicanTomothy Poling Republican 29,62531.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 112,446
- Election day
- November 4, 1986
- District map
- Older district map (1984 to 1991)
California Senate District 30, 1970 to 2022, 1986, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRalph C. DillsWon(incumbent) Democratic 80,92672.0% RepublicanAnthony Jay Gray Republican 28,28925.2% OtherLee H. Chauser Other 3,2312.9% - Votes for listed candidates
- 125,876
- Election day
- November 2, 1982
- District map
- Older district map (1982 to 1983)
California Senate District 30, 1970 to 2022, 1982, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticRalph C. DillsWon(incumbent) Democratic 88,66870.4% RepublicanJack McMurray Republican 33,46426.6% OtherJudith Tomlinson Other 3,7443.0% - Votes for listed candidates
- 133,358
- Election day
- November 7, 1978
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Senate District 30, 1970 to 2022, 1978, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticDiane Edith WatsonWon Democratic 91,85468.9% RepublicanRobert L. Moody Republican 41,50431.1% - Votes for listed candidates
- 126,534
- Election day
- November 4, 1974
- District map
- Older district map (1974 to 1981)
California Senate District 30, 1970 to 2022, 1974, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticNate HoldenWon Democratic 90,24671.3% RepublicanHans Mechtold Republican 36,28828.7% - Votes for listed candidates
- 130,742
- Election day
- November 3, 1970
- District map
- Older district map (1966 to 1973)
California Senate District 30, 1970 to 2022, 1970, every candidate Candidate Party Votes and share Share DemocraticLawrence E. WalshWon(incumbent) Democratic 83,53863.9% RepublicanScott E. Temple Republican 39,96430.6% OtherBob Walters Other 7,2405.5%
1970 to 2022: State Legislative Election Returns, 1967-2022 (Carl Klarner, Harvard Dataverse), retrieved Oct 28, 2026. Compiled by Carl Klarner (Harvard Dataverse) from official returns; not an official source
Only part of this chamber is up in a given cycle. Which districts vote on which date is not on file. Last contest in this district on file: 2022.
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