California's 17th senatorial district is one of 40

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districts. It is currently represented by

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John Laird of Santa Cruz.

District profile

The district encompasses the

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section of the Central Coast, including Santa Cruz, San Benito, and

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Counties, along with northern

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Election results from statewide races

List of senators

Due to redistricting, the 17th district has been moved around different parts of the state. The current iteration resulted from the 2011 redistricting by the

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Election results (1992–present)

2020

2016

2012

2011 (special)

2008

2004

2000

1996

1992

References

External links

District map
from the

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