Common Sense Party of California

The Common Sense Party of California is a centrist political party in the U.S. state of California.[2] It was founded in 2019 and is currently chaired by Tom Campbell.[3]

Common Sense Party of California
ChairpersonTom Campbell
Founded2019
Membership (February 2023)Increase 24,454[1]
IdeologyCentrism
National affiliationForward Party
Statewide Executive Offices
0 / 8
Seats in the State Senate
0 / 40
Seats in the State Assembly
0 / 80
California seats in the U.S. Senate
0 / 2
California seats in the U.S. House
0 / 52
Website
www.cacommonsense.org

History

The Common Sense Party was founded in 2019 by former Republican representative Tom Campbell, former Independent state Senator Quentin Kopp, and former state Commerce Secretary Julie Meier Wright to serve as an alternative to the Democratic Party in California, which currently controls a supermajority in the state's government.[4][5]

On January 27, 2023, the Common Sense Party and Forward Party announced a coalition in California with the goal of achieving the necessary 73,000 registered voters to gain qualified political party status in the state.[6]

Principles

The Common Sense Party strives to advance policies and endorse candidates that foster inclusion and engagement in governance. The party advocates for political reforms that bolster environmental safeguards, allocate resources to support individuals who encounter obstacles to success, and optimize investments in education, healthcare, and transportation.[7]

References
  1. Secretary of State of California. "Report of Registration - February 10, 2023" (PDF).
  2. "California needs a party that stands for common sense: Tom Campbell". Orange County Register. 2020-08-23. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  3. "Signature Gatherers Duped San Diegans Into Signing Up For New Political Party". KPBS Public Media. 2020-02-12. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  4. "California Politics: A new party's pragmatic pitch". Los Angeles Times. 2022-02-04. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  5. Koenig, George H. "The new Common Sense Party is what California needs now. Here's what you need to know". The Desert Sun. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  6. "Yang's Forward Party eyes California recognition". NewsNation. 2023-01-27. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
  7. "Our Principles". Common Sense Party California. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
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