Marc Levine (born April 26, 1974) is an American politician, who served in the California State Assembly representing the 10th district between 2012 and 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, Levine is the former Chairman of the California Legislative Jewish Caucus. A former member of the San Rafael City Council, Levine previously worked as a technology entrepreneur.
Marc Levine | |
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 10th district | |
| In office December 3, 2012 – November 30, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Alyson Huber |
| Succeeded by | Damon Connolly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 26, 1974 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Wendy |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | California State University, Northridge (BA) Naval Postgraduate School (MS) |
Levine was a candidate for California Insurance Commissioner in the 2022 election.[1]
Early life, education, and career
Marc Levine was born in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from California State University, Northridge with a bachelor's degree and went on to Naval Postgraduate School to earn his master's degree.
Before elected office, Levine worked as a senior product manager for Benetech, a social enterprise technology company, executive director of a web site promoting tsunami relief, and a business development strategy manager for a software company.[2]
California Insurance Commissioner primary Election 2021
Marc Levine ran unsuccessfully in the June 2021 Democratic Statewide Primary for California State Insurance Commissioner gaining 18% of the votes (1,208,645 votes) losing to the incumbent Ricardo Lara with 35.9% of the votes (2,414,714 votes). Ricardo Lara went on to win reelection in the November 8, 2022 General Election against Republican Candidate Robert Howell.[3]
California State Assembly
Elections
Levine served on the San Rafael City Council. Levine's election to the California State Assembly in 2012 was an upset. He was outspent five-to-one by a fellow Democrat, state Assemblyman Michael Allen.[citation needed] Levine was reelected in 2014 with 105,636 votes and received more votes than any other member of the State Assembly.[4]
Tenure
Immigration
Levine has stated: "Immigrants are welcome and we will do everything we can to help them achieve legal status." In 2015, authored two immigration bills— both of which were signed by Governor Brown.[5]
AB 899 safeguards the privacy of immigrant children by requiring federal immigration officials to obtain a court order before accessing juvenile records.[6] AB 900 helps unaccompanied minor immigrants who are escaping violence and exploitation to receive humanitarian relief through the Special Immigrant Juvenile Status visa process.[7]
In 2014, Levine worked with legislative leaders and Governor Brown to pass legislation providing $3 million in legal aid for undocumented immigrants.[8]
Personal life
Levine is Jewish.[9] He lives in Marin County with his wife Wendy and their two children.
Electoral history
2012 California State Assembly
| Primary election | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Michael Allen (incumbent) | 32,922 | 31.0 | |
| Democratic | Marc Levine | 25,920 | 24.4 | |
| Republican | Peter J. Mancus | 22,708 | 21.4 | |
| Democratic | Connie Wong | 11,371 | 10.7 | |
| Democratic | Alex Easton-Brown | 6,563 | 6.2 | |
| No party preference | Joe Boswell | 4,544 | 4.3 | |
| Democratic | H. Christian Gunderson | 2,323 | 2.2 | |
| Total votes | 106,351 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Marc Levine | 96,421 | 51.2 | |
| Democratic | Michael Allen (incumbent) | 91,973 | 48.8 | |
| Total votes | 188,394 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2014 California State Assembly
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Marc Levine (incumbent) | 45,597 | 49.2 | |
| Republican | Gregory Allen | 18,705 | 20.2 | |
| Democratic | Diana M. Conti | 16,644 | 18.0 | |
| Democratic | Erin Carlstrom | 7,092 | 7.7 | |
| Democratic | Veronica "Roni" Jacobi | 4,593 | 5.0 | |
| Total votes | 92,631 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Marc Levine (incumbent) | 105,636 | 74.6 | |
| Republican | Gregory Allen | 35,999 | 25.4 | |
| Total votes | 141,635 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2016 California State Assembly
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Marc Levine (incumbent) | 100,578 | 65.4 | |
| Democratic | Veronica "Roni" Jacobi | 27,232 | 17.7 | |
| Republican | Gregory Allen | 26,081 | 16.9 | |
| Total votes | 153,891 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Marc Levine (incumbent) | 140,207 | 68.2 | |
| Democratic | Veronica "Roni" Jacobi | 65,355 | 31.8 | |
| Total votes | 205,562 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2018 California State Assembly
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Marc Levine (incumbent) | 97,186 | 80.4 | |
| Democratic | Dan Monte | 23,637 | 19.6 | |
| Total votes | 120,823 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Marc Levine (incumbent) | 139,050 | 71.7 | |
| Democratic | Dan Monte | 54,758 | 28.3 | |
| Total votes | 193,808 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2020 California State Assembly
| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Marc Levine (incumbent) | 112,683 | 62.0 | |
| Democratic | Veronica "Roni" Jacobi | 32,663 | 18.0 | |
| Republican | Ron Sondergaard | 31,284 | 17.2 | |
| Democratic | Ted Cabral | 5,192 | 2.9 | |
| Total votes | 181,822 | 100 | ||