Looks like California’s second senatorial district, which stretches along the entire North Coast, could belong to a Healdsburg politician for many more years to come!
Hometown kid Mike McGuire has been holding onto the State Senate District 2 seat for more than a decade, but he’s about to hit his term limits. Enter James Gore, another ambitious and energetic Healdsburg guy who has long been representing us on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. He just announced Wednesday morning that he’ll be vying for McGuire’s seat in the 2026 election.
Gore’s fancy campaign website is now live, a full 17 months before the 2026 primary, and a press release announcing his candidacy has been blasted to the inboxes of journalists far and wide. Here’s a quote from Gore in the announcement:
“Two things light my world: my family and the call of public service. The mission of being a public servant, working relentlessly each day to deliver for our community, is a tremendous privilege. I’m running because our North Coast way-of-life is threatened by climate disasters, affordability issues, and a deepening divide between urban and rural community priorities. Bold action is required, we need to do more than nibble around the edges.”
Dude does have a way with words…
