John M. Erickson
Democratic
State Senator, 24th District
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Overview
John M. Erickson is a West Hollywood City Councilmember, elected in 2020.1 He works as Chief of Staff for the Alliance for a Better Community and is a former vice president of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles.2 He previously served as a council deputy, a legislative representative at LAX, and president of the ACLU of Southern California.2 His campaign priorities include faster permitting, renters’ rights, homelessness programs, and insurance affordability for areas rebuilding from fire.3 He says he was part of the 2016 campaign that overturned California’s statute of limitations on rape.2
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $476,433
- Cash on hand
- $321,427
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $916 | Under 1% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $135,153 | 28% |
| PACs and other committees | $267,502 | 56% |
| Businesses and other groups | $72,862 | 15% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $180,100 in 52 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: California Secretary of State filings for John Erickson for State Senate 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- Councilmember John M. Erickson | City of West Hollywood, City of West Hollywood. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- About — John Erickson for State Senate, John Erickson for State Senate. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Who's Running - PV Informer, PV Informer. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements - John Erickson for State Senate, John Erickson for State Senate. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- UNITE HERE Local 11 Endorses John Erickson For State Senate, WEHOonline. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- The Homework: July 6, 2026, California YIMBY. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- June 2026 California Primary Election Voter Guide, YIMBY Action. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Voter Guide | Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project Los Angeles County Action Fund, Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project Los Angeles County Action Fund. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Voter Guide, ACCE Action. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- November General Election Endorsements, YIMBY Los Angeles. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 California General Election Environmental Justice Candidates, CEJA Action. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 Candidate Recommendations, California Teachers Association. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- The Knock LA Progressive Voter Guide for the November 2026 General Election, Knock LA (Ground Game LA). Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- November 2026 LA Progressive Voter Guide, LA Forward Action Fund. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- SEIU 721 COPE Slate, November 3, 2026 General Election, SEIU Local 721. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.