Eric Lucan
Candidate for Assembly District 12
Eric Lucan is a Marin County Supervisor. He represents District 5, which includes most of the City of Novato. He has held the seat since 2022. He now serves as President of the Marin County Board of Supervisors, as of 2026. Before joining the Board of Supervisors, he served three terms on the Novato City Council, from 2011 to 2022. This included time as mayor. Earlier, he served on Novato's Parks and Recreation Commission, from 2007 to 2011. Professionally, Lucan has worked in marketing. He was Chief Marketing Officer at Mike's Bikes in Novato from 2014 to 2022. He was Marketing Director at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants in San Francisco from 2010 to 2014. He holds an MBA from Georgia State University, earned in 2005. He was born and raised in Marin County. He lives in Novato. Lucan is running in the November 2026 general election for California State Assembly District 12. It is an open seat with no incumbent. He advanced from a June 2, 2026 top-two primary. He placed first with 45,350 votes (28.3%). The field had six candidates. Fellow Democrat Jackie Elward also advanced, with 36,196 votes (22.6%). Republican Eryn Cervantes was eliminated, with 31,106 votes (19.4%). These are the certified Statement of Vote figures. Home: Novato, Marin County, California. Occupation: Marin County Supervisor, District 5. He is President of the Marin County Board of Supervisors as of 2026. He is a former marketing executive. Prior office: current Marin County Supervisor, District 5, since 2022. Earlier: Novato City Council Member and Mayor, 2011 to 2022. Novato Parks and Recreation Commissioner, 2007 to 2011. He has no prior service in the California State Assembly. This is his first run for that office.
On the issues
- Economy & Jobs
Supports small-business-focused economic policy and has backed higher wages for workers, including local minimum wage increases and negotiated wage gains for county-contracted care workers.
Source → - Taxes & Cost of Living
Frames affordability -- across housing, energy, food, childcare, and healthcare costs -- as a top priority, particularly for vulnerable populations, though he has not stated a specific position on state income, corporate, sales, or property tax policy.
Source → - Housing & Homelessness
Supports increasing housing supply and a 'housing first' approach to homelessness paired with wraparound services and permanent supportive housing.
Source → - Public Safety & Policing
Supports gun-safety measures, as reflected in a 2026 'Gun Sense Candidate' designation from Moms Demand Action; no specific public statement found on police funding/staffing or oversight.
Source → - Reproductive & Social Issues
Supports reproductive rights and LGBTQ+ rights, reflected in both a values-based endorsement screening and his record as mayor.
Source → - Family & Social Services
Supports expanding childcare access, paid family leave for public employees, and family-support services.
Source → - Environment, Energy & Climate
Prioritizes climate resiliency projects addressing wildfire, flooding, sea-level rise, and drought.
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