Former San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliott announced her candidacy for State Senate on Thursday, seeking to replace Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones in Senate District 40.

“As the mother of two college kids, I understand how difficult it is for San Diego families to make ends meet,” she wrote in a fundraising email to supporters on Thursday.

“And as the city’s former prosecutor, I know how important it is to do all we can to protect our neighborhoods. I am running for State Senate to continue to serve our region by working to make life safer and more affordable.”

Senate District 40 encompasses a wide swathe of inland San Diego County, including Santee, Alpine, Poway, Escondido, Valley Center, and portions of the city of San Diego.

Jones, the highest-ranking Republican in California

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