Catherine Ann "Cottie" Petrie-Norris (born August 7, 1975) is an American politician who is in the California State Assembly. A Democrat, she represents the 73rd Assembly District, which encompasses the inland Orange County communities of Costa Mesa, Irvine, and Tustin. Prior to being elected, she was a small business owner and served on the Housing and Human Services Committee of Laguna Beach.[1][2]
Cottie Petrie-Norris | |
|---|---|
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| Member of the California Assembly | |
| Assumed office December 3, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Matthew Harper |
| Constituency | 74th district (2018–2022) 73rd district (2022–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 7, 1975 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Colin |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Laguna Beach, California, Irvine, California |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
Petrie-Norris was first elected to the State Assembly in November 2018 after defeating the previous incumbent, Republican Matthew Harper.[3] In 2020, Petrie-Norris was elected to a second term by a very narrow margin over Newport Beach Mayor Diane Dixon.[4]
Following the re-districting process of 2021, Petrie-Norris moved to Irvine to seek re-election in the newly drawn 73rd Assembly District.[5] She ran against incumbent Republican assembly member Steven Choi and ultimately defeated him in 2022.[6]
Petrie-Norris serves as Chair of the Utilities and Energy Committee of the State Assembly.[7]
Electoral history
edit2018 California State Assembly election
edit| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Republican | Matthew Harper (incumbent) | 46,500 | 41.6 | |
| Democratic | Cottie Petrie-Norris | 31,626 | 28.3 | |
| Democratic | Karina Onofre | 13,536 | 12.1 | |
| Republican | Katherine Daigle | 12,331 | 11.0 | |
| Democratic | Ryan Ta | 7,827 | 7.0 | |
| Total votes | 111,820 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Cottie Petrie-Norris | 94,057 | 52.3 | |
| Republican | Matthew Harper (incumbent) | 85,656 | 47.7 | |
| Total votes | 179,713 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
2020 California State Assembly election
edit| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Cottie Petrie-Norris (incumbent) | 76,081 | 52.3 | |
| Republican | Diane Dixon | 36,683 | 25.2 | |
| Republican | Kelly Ernby | 32,602 | 22.4 | |
| Total votes | 145,366 | 100.0 | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Cottie Petrie-Norris (incumbent) | 133,607 | 50.5 | |
| Republican | Diane Dixon | 131,023 | 49.5 | |
| Total votes | 264,630 | 100.0 | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
2022 California State Assembly Election
edit| Primary election | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
| Democratic | Cottie Petrie-Norris (incumbent) | 44,890 | 56.2% | |
| Republican | Steven Choi (incumbent) | 34,957 | 43.8% | |
| Total votes | 79,847 | 100% | ||
| General election | ||||
| Democratic | Cottie Petrie-Norris (incumbent) | 75,950 | 55.8% | |
| Republican | Steven Choi (incumbent) | 60,212 | 44.2% | |
| Total votes | 136,162 | 100% | ||
| Democratic hold | ||||
References
edit- ^ "Meet Cottie". Cottie Petrie-Norris for California State Assembly. Retrieved December 4, 2018.
- ^ McRae, Tanya (August 16, 2022). "Getting to know Rep. Cottie Petrie-Norris". Spectrum News 1. Retrieved August 19, 2022.
- ^ "Democrats Tom Umberg and Cottie Petrie-Norris declare victory in state legislative races, flipping GOP-held districts". Orange County Register. November 29, 2018. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- ^ Staggs, Brooke (November 12, 2020). "Democratic incumbent Cottie Petrie-Norris declares victory over Republican Diane Dixon in 74th Assembly District". The Orange County Register. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
- ^ Robinson, Alicia (May 9, 2022). "Elections 2022: Get to know 73rd Assembly District candidates Steven Choi and Cottie Petrie-Norris". Orange County Register. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ Schallhorn, Kaitlyn (November 26, 2022). "Steven Choi set to depart Assembly leaving a legacy of education and service". Orange County Register. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
- ^ Venteicher, Wes (March 8, 2024). "California lawmakers are trying to lower electricity bills. It won't be easy". Environment & Energy Publishing. Retrieved March 19, 2024.