"The resulting anger directed at the insurance industry over how it has handled claims has helped draw four Democrats into the race, who will be vying this weekend for a critical endorsement at the party's annual convention in San Francisco ahead of the June 2 primary election. "We haven't seen this level of competition and, frankly, choice on the Democratic side since it first became an elected office in 1990,""
"Up for endorsement are state Sen. Benjamin Allen (D-Santa Monica), whose district includes the Palisades fire zone; former San Francisco Supervisor Jane Kim; former state Sen. Steven Bradford; and San Francisco businessman Patrick Wolff, who has not held elective office. Three Republicans have declared their candidacies, but that party's convention isn't until April. The filing deadline to file for the race is March 6."
Jan. 7, 2025 wildfires in L.A. County damaged or destroyed more than 18,000 homes and killed at least 31 people. Anger at the insurance industry over claims handling has prompted four Democrats to enter the California insurance commissioner race and seek a key endorsement at the party's convention ahead of the June 2 primary. Democratic contenders include state Sen. Benjamin Allen, former San Francisco Supervisor Jane Kim, former state Sen. Steven Bradford and businessman Patrick Wolff. Three Republicans have declared, with a GOP convention in April and a March 6 filing deadline; GOP candidates include Robert Howell, Stacy Korsgaden and Merritt Farren. Peace and Freedom candidate Eduardo Vargas is also on the ballot. Incumbent Ricardo Lara faces criticism over alleged industry ties during his two terms; Lara denies wrongdoing.
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