Chris Duncan
Democratic
State Senator, 36th District
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Overview
Chris Duncan is a former San Clemente city councilmember and mayor, and works as a tariff and customs attorney.1 His campaign says he previously spent 16 years as a federal prosecutor with the Department of Homeland Security, handling cases involving drug smuggling and human trafficking.2
As mayor, he says he enhanced public safety and oversaw a 23% reduction in homelessness by adding two fire helicopters, deploying police officers in high-risk areas, and establishing social worker outreach teams.3 He states he is committed to enforcing tougher gun safety laws and fully funding police.3 His campaign website lists protecting women’s reproductive rights, addressing the housing and homelessness crisis, and supporting climate legislation as priorities.4
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $239,313
- Cash on hand
- $142,246
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $2,315 | 1% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $60,058 | 25% |
| PACs and other committees | $132,700 | 55% |
| Party committees | $44,240 | 18% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $663,545 in 57 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: California Secretary of State filings for Chris Duncan for Senate 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- Chris Duncan, SD-36 candidate, 2026 primary election questionnaire, Orange County Register. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Media, Chris Duncan campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Senate District 36, IJ Action. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Issues, Chris Duncan campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements — Chris Duncan for State Senate, Chris Duncan for Senate 2026. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 General Election Endorsements, California Democratic Party. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Political Action, NUHW. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 CA - General Election Endorsements, CWA District 9. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 California General Election Endorsements, Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- SD 36: Chris Duncan, Climate Action California. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 Midterm Election Voter Guide, Planned Parenthood Action Fund. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- HB Elections, Protect HB. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Who We're Endorsing in California's 2026 Election, California Environmental Voters. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- CFT Endorsements, General Election 2026 (Tuesday, November 3), California Federation of Teachers. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Candidate Recommendations, California Teachers Association. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- November 2026 LA Progressive Voter Guide, LA Forward Action Fund. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.