Libertarian State Candidates

All of the following candidates were endorsed by the Libertarian Party of California Executive Committee.


Kelly Carden

Kern County Supervisor, District 2

Christian Cruz

Mendota City Council

Tim Grant

Calaveras County Board of Supervisors, District 1

My name is Tim Grant and I’m running for Calaveras County Board of Supervisors, District 1. I’ve been a Calaveras County resident for 28 years with my wife, Lori, and my sons Joe and Jake. 

I’ve been a state licensed private investigator since 1991 specializing in capital cases, white collar crime, background checks and asset checks. In the past year, I have done volunteer work in the county to give back to our community. 

Calaveras County values and the friendly rural environment are why we moved here. I plan to ensure we keep, and improve, our county’s character by encouraging more community involvement.  

Overseeing the county budget should be handled by someone with a business background. I have run a thriving investigations business for 24 years and my vast experience negotiating with District Attorneys and Lawyers will support my success as County Supervisor. 

I will also focus on fiscal responsibility and be dedicated to transparency in regards to how and where our tax dollars are spent. I will not be taking any campaign donations to ensure district 1 voters there will be no special interest bias.

Bob Karwin

Menifee City Council

Councilmember Bob Karwin and his wife, Janissa, moved to Menifee from Escondido in 2001. Since then, they have raised two incredible children who have lived their whole lives in Menifee and thrived in the public schools here. By day, Bob is an attorney. In 2006, after working as a trial attorney in Los Angeles for almost ten years, he opened his own office in Menifee and has had the opportunity to represent hundreds of Menifee residents who have had their lives changed by an injury suffered in an auto collision, dog bite, or a dangerous condition on property. Bob ran for City Council because he loves this city and wanted to be a part of its continued success. He is a committed fiscal conservative and vows to make sure the city’s resources are used only for the best interest of its citizens. He is also a big supporter of local law enforcement. He feels It is essential to keep officers fully funded and properly equipped so they can do their job to keep our communities safe. Bob grew up around Boston, Massachusetts and earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Boston College. Yes, he knew Doug Flutie. In 2002, he moved from Boston to San Diego where he later earned a law degree from the University of San Diego.

Along with his professional and political activities, he is an avid guitar player and songwriter. He is also in the process of improving his skills as an off-road Jeep driver.

Working locally has given him the time to serve as a volunteer to the youth in Menifee. Many know him as the “Voice of the Wildcats,” P.A. announcer for Paloma football and girls’ volleyball. He has also coached both boys and girls basketball, baseball/softball, and soccer. Aside from sports, he has volunteered as coach and mentor for the Paloma Valley High School Mock Trial Team. From 2015 until his election to City Council in 2020, he served on Menifee’s Planning Commission, with three consecutive years as Chairman. District 1 is a unique community that includes one of America’s first 55+ developments. Bob’s wife’s parents have lived in “the Core” for over ten years and have always kept him in touch with the people and issues of the original Sun City. He feels it is an honor to serve this historic neighborhood.

Jeff Schwartz

Thousand Oaks City Council

Jeff Schwartz has a passion for the Constitution, Bill of Rights, Declaration of Independence, and our heritage of freedom.  He wants to promote harmony and love, lower your taxes, and improve your life without increasing the cost of government, and without infringing upon any of your individual liberties.

Jeff’s viewpoint is as American as apple pie. He cares about everybody’s rights and freedoms.

Let’s lower your taxes, restore the American Dream, and bring back the good old days of love, peace, and harmony.

Jeff Schwartz says, “No More Jokes On Thousand Oaks!”