Tony Strickland
Republican, incumbent
State Senator, 36th District
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Overview
Tony Strickland is the Republican state senator for District 36. He previously served in the Assembly (1998 to 2004) and Senate (2008 to 2012), and on the Huntington Beach City Council.1
He opposes California’s high-speed rail project and sought to defund it.2 He introduced a bill to reduce the state gas tax, which he says would have cut prices by $1.08 per gallon, but it did not advance.3 He has pushed to fully fund Proposition 36, an anti-crime initiative.2 He introduced SB 926 to distribute its funding.1 His bill, SB 1133, to give students information on making healthier choices passed and was sent to the governor.3 His campaign says he co-authored a voter ID initiative.4
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $352,209
- Cash on hand
- $1,023,037
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $125 | Under 1% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $113,774 | 32% |
| PACs and other committees | $107,660 | 31% |
| Party committees | $50,000 | 14% |
| Businesses and other groups | $80,650 | 23% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $197,600 in 90 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: California Secretary of State filings for Tony Strickland for Senate 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- Tony Strickland, Senate District 36 candidate, 2026 ..., Orange County Register. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Three Takeaways from My First 100 Days as a State Senator, Senator Tony Strickland. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- August 2026 E-Newsletter: Back to School and Back to ..., Senator Tony Strickland. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Issues, Tony Strickland for State Senate. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements | Tony Strickland for State Senate, Tony Strickland for Senate 2026. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 CRP Endorsements, California Republican Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Additional Election Information: November 3, 2026 General Election, Party Endorsements for Voter-Nominated Offices, Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- HJTA PAC Endorsements: Statewide Primary Election – June 2, 2026, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Crime Victims United Endorses Senator Tony Strickland for Re-Election, Crime Victims United. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements | Log Cabin CA, Log Cabin Republicans of California. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- AAOC PAC: 2026 California Primary Election Voter Guide, Apartment Association of Orange County. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- November 2026 General Election Endorsements: Los Angeles County, California Republican Assembly. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Reform California Voter Guide: Los Angeles County, Reform California. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.