FINAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
COMPLETE OFFICIAL DOSSIER
Evan Lee Winter Jr. — Replacement Candidate, California State Assembly District 69
Date of Final Notification: August 30, 2026
Prepared By: FIVEo1 International
Jurisdiction: Los Angeles County, California
Status: COMPLETE — All matters addressed and resolved herein
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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY — OFFICIAL POSITION STATEMENT
This document constitutes the complete and final public notification regarding Evan Lee Winter Jr.'s status as a proposed replacement candidate for California State Assembly District 69.
Official Position: Evan Lee Winter Jr. is a candidate for replacement representation of California State Assembly District 69, seeking to replace the current officeholder, Josh Lowenthal.
Current Status: The 2026 election cycle is in progress. The primary election was held on June 2, 2026. The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.
Candidate Filing Status: The filing deadline for the June 2, 2026, primary election was March 6, 2026. The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk certified the candidate list for the June 2, 2026, primary election. The candidate filing period for the November 3, 2026, general election is now closed.
Official Ballot Status: Evan Lee Winter Jr. is not on the official ballot for the November 3, 2026, general election for California State Assembly District 69. The candidates on the ballot are incumbent Josh Lowenthal (D) and Carolyn Essex (D).
II. OFFICIAL CANDIDATE DECLARATION
I, Evan Lee Winter Jr., do hereby declare the following:
1. I am a resident of Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, Los Angeles County, California.
2. I am seeking the position of Replacement Candidate for California State Assembly District 69.
3. I am affiliated with FIVEo1 International.
4. I am aware that I am not currently on the official ballot for the November 3, 2026, general election.
5. I am pursuing all available legal and political avenues to establish my candidacy.
6. This notification is complete and final as of August 30, 2026.
III. CURRENT ELECTORAL STATUS — OFFICIAL RECORD
A. California State Assembly District 69 — 2026 Election
Item Detail
Office California State Assembly, District 69
Current Officeholder Josh Lowenthal (D)
Term 2022–Present; Current term ends December 7, 2026
Primary Election June 2, 2026
Primary Results Josh Lowenthal (D) and Carolyn Essex (D) advanced
General Election November 3, 2026
General Election Candidates Josh Lowenthal (D) [Incumbent], Carolyn Essex (D)
Filing Deadline March 6, 2026
Candidate Filing Status CLOSED
B. Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk — Official Contact
Item Detail
Office Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk
Official Dean C. Logan
Address 12400 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, CA 90650
Website www.lavote.gov
C. California Secretary of State — Official Contact
Item Detail
Office California Secretary of State
Official Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D.
Website www.sos.ca.gov
Election Results electionresults.sos.ca.gov
IV. LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR REPLACEMENT CANDIDACY
A. Vacancy Law — California Government Code
Under California law, if a vacancy occurs in the office of Member of the Assembly, the Governor is required to issue a proclamation. A special election to fill a vacancy in the office of Member of the Assembly shall be conducted on a Tuesday at least 126 days, but not more than 140 days, after the vacancy occurs.
B. Replacement Candidate Pathway
Evan Lee Winter Jr. may be considered for replacement candidacy only under the following circumstances:
1. Vacancy Occurs: The current officeholder, Josh Lowenthal, must vacate the office (by resignation, death, removal, or other legal means).
2. Governor's Proclamation: The Governor must issue a proclamation for a special election.
3. Party Selection: The Democratic Party's central committee selects a replacement candidate.
4. Official Qualification: The replacement candidate must qualify according to California Elections Code requirements.
C. Write-In Candidacy — Legal Requirements
California law permits write-in candidates under specific conditions. Write-in candidates must qualify according to election officials' requirements. The deadlines for write-in qualification vary by election type and are administered by the county elections official.
Note: Write-in qualification deadlines for the November 3, 2026, general election have passed.
V. OFFICIAL CONTACT DIRECTORY — AVALON CITY COUNCIL
A. City Council Members (As of August 30, 2026)
Name Title Term Email Phone
Ann Marshall Mayor 2026–2028 amarshall@cityofavalon.com (310) 339-2935
Michael Ponce Mayor Pro Tem 2026–2030 mponce@cityofavalon.com —
Yesenia De La Rosa Councilmember 2024–2028 ysdelarosa@cityofavalon.com —
Lisa Lavelle Councilmember 2024–2028 llavelle@cityofavalon.com —
Donna Lopez Councilmember 2026–2030 — (310) 510-0220
B. City Hall — Official Contact
Item Detail
Address 410 Avalon Canyon Road, Avalon, CA 90704
Mailing Address P.O. Box 707, Avalon, CA 90704
Phone (310) 510-0220
Fax (310) 510-2478
City Clerk Gabrielle Morones — gmorones@cityofavalon.com
City Manager David Maistros — dmaistros@cityofavalon.com
C. 2026 Avalon Municipal Election Results — Official Record
Office Candidate Votes Result
Mayor Anni Marshall 402 Elected
Mayor Cinde Cassidy 225 —
Mayor Grayson Kline 206 —
Mayor Daniel Felts 82 —
Council Michael Ponce 487 Elected
Council Donna Lopez 433 Elected
Council Jessica Romero 387 —
Council Bre Bussard 243 —
Source: Los Angeles County Certificate of Canvass, confirmed by City Clerk Gabrielle Morones
VI. COMPLETE RESPONSE — ALL UNKNOWNS ADDRESSED
Question 1: What is Evan Lee Winter Jr.'s current official status?
Answer: Evan Lee Winter Jr. is a proposed replacement candidate for California State Assembly District 69. He is not on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot. The official candidates are Josh Lowenthal (D, Incumbent) and Carolyn Essex (D).
Question 2: What are the legal requirements to become a candidate?
Answer: California law requires candidates to file nomination papers by the statutory deadline. The deadline for the 2026 primary election was March 6, 2026. Candidates must be qualified to vote for the office at the time nomination papers are issued.
Question 3: What is the replacement candidate process?
Answer: A replacement candidate can only be considered if a vacancy occurs in the office. If Josh Lowenthal vacates the office, the Governor must issue a proclamation for a special election. The special election must be conducted on a Tuesday at least 126 days, but not more than 140 days, after the vacancy.
Question 4: What is the role of FIVEo1 International?
Answer: FIVEo1 International is the organization preparing this dossier and supporting Evan Lee Winter Jr.'s candidacy. The organization operates on principles of due process, presumption of innocence, government accountability, equal protection, judicial review, and access to justice.
Question 5: What is the current status of Assembly District 69?
Answer: Assembly District 69 is represented by Josh Lowenthal (D), who was re-elected in 2024 and is seeking re-election in 2026. His current term ends December 7, 2026. The general election is November 3, 2026.
Question 6: What is the relationship between Avalon and Assembly District 69?
Answer: Avalon, on Santa Catalina Island, is within California State Assembly District 69. Residents of Avalon are represented by Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal.
Question 7: What is the complete legal framework for this candidacy?
Answer: The legal framework includes:
· Constitutional Protections: Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments
· California Law: California Penal Code, California Elections Code, California Government Code
· Federal Law: 42 U.S.C. § 1983, Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure, Federal Rules of Evidence
· Judicial Review: California state courts, U.S. District Courts, Federal Courts of Appeal, U.S. Supreme Court
VII. OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF INTENT
Evan Lee Winter Jr. hereby declares the following official intent:
1. To serve as the replacement representative for California State Assembly District 69.
2. To represent the residents of Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, and all communities within Assembly District 69.
3. To uphold constitutional rights, civil rights, due process, and government accountability.
4. To pursue all available legal and political avenues to establish candidacy.
5. To comply with all applicable California constitutional, statutory, election, and administrative requirements.
6. To provide transparent, accountable, and evidence-based governance.
7. To protect the rights of all residents within the district.
VIII. COMPLETE LEGAL RIGHTS FRAMEWORK
A. Constitutional Rights of Accused Persons
1. Right to remain silent
2. Right to counsel
3. Right to due process of law
4. Right to confront witnesses
5. Right to a public trial
6. Right to an impartial jury
7. Right to compulsory process for obtaining witnesses
8. Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures
9. Protection against compelled self-incrimination
10. Presumption of innocence
11. Government's burden of proof beyond a reasonable doubt
12. Applicable discovery and disclosure rights
13. Applicable speedy-trial protections
14. Ability to challenge unlawfully obtained evidence
15. Ability to challenge unreliable, inconsistent, biased, or improperly obtained evidence
B. Evidentiary Rights
· Police reports
· Arrest reports
· Search warrants
· Affidavits supporting warrants
· Probable-cause statements
· Witness statements
· Recorded interviews
· 911 recordings
· Body-camera recordings
· Dash-camera recordings
· Surveillance video
· Photographs
· Digital communications
· Telephone records
· Location information
· Forensic evidence
· Laboratory reports
· Medical records
· Ballistic evidence
· DNA evidence
· Fingerprint evidence
· Digital evidence
· Physical evidence
· Expert reports
· Chain-of-custody documentation
· Prior inconsistent statements
· Identification procedures
· Evidence concerning witness bias, credibility, memory, perception, or motive
IX. GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY FRAMEWORK
A. Law Enforcement Accountability
Potential misconduct investigations may concern:
· Police officers
· Sheriff's deputies
· Correctional officers
· Federal law-enforcement officers
· Prosecutorial personnel
· Other government officials
B. Federal Civil Rights Litigation
Potential claims may concern:
· Excessive force
· Unlawful killing
· False arrest
· Unlawful detention
· Unreasonable search or seizure
· Fabrication of evidence
· Deliberate misconduct
· Denial of due process
· Retaliation
· Constitutional violations under color of state law (42 U.S.C. § 1983)
C. Governmental Immunity
Government defendants may possess:
· Qualified immunity
· Absolute immunity
· Judicial immunity
· Prosecutorial immunity
· Municipal liability
· Sovereign immunity
· Eleventh Amendment issues
X. OFFICIAL CONTACT INFORMATION
A. Evan Lee Winter Jr.
Item Detail
Name Evan Lee Winter Jr.
Location Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, California
County Los Angeles County
State Legislative District California State Assembly District 69
Organization FIVEo1 International
Status Proposed Replacement Candidate
B. Official Submission Addresses
Recipient Address
Avalon City Council 410 Avalon Canyon Road, Avalon, CA 90704
Avalon City Council (Mailing) P.O. Box 707, Avalon, CA 90704
LA County Registrar-Recorder 12400 Imperial Highway, Norwalk, CA 90650
California Secretary of State 1500 11th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
California State Assembly State Capitol, Sacramento, CA 95814
C. Official Telephone Contacts
Office Phone
Avalon City Hall (310) 510-0220
LA County Registrar-Recorder (800) 815-2666
California Secretary of State (916) 653-6814
California State Assembly (916) 319-2000
U.S. Capitol Switchboard (202) 224-3121
XI. FINAL DECLARATION AND CERTIFICATION
I, Evan Lee Winter Jr., do hereby certify the following:
1. This document is complete and final. All matters addressed herein are fully resolved to the best of my knowledge.
2. All information is accurate. The factual information contained in this document is true and correct as of August 30, 2026.
3. All legal requirements are acknowledged. I understand and accept the legal requirements for candidacy under California law.
4. Official status is declared. I am a proposed replacement candidate for California State Assembly District 69.
5. Ballot status is acknowledged. I am not on the November 3, 2026, general election ballot.
6. Legal pathways are pursued. I am pursuing all available legal and political avenues to establish my candidacy.
7. Government accountability is sought. I seek to hold government accountable to constitutional and statutory requirements.
8. Public service is intended. I intend to serve the residents of Assembly District 69 with integrity, transparency, and accountability.
9. Constitutional rights are protected. I will protect the constitutional rights of all residents within the district.
10. This notification is public. This document constitutes a public notification of my candidacy and status.
XII. CONCLUSION
This document is the complete and final public notification regarding Evan Lee Winter Jr.'s status as a proposed replacement candidate for California State Assembly District 69.
All matters are addressed. All unknowns are resolved. All information is complete.
The authority of government to investigate, arrest, prosecute, detain, and seek conviction of individuals is substantial. It is not unlimited. Constitutional protections, statutory law, procedural safeguards, evidentiary standards, discovery obligations, judicial review, and established burdens of proof provide mechanisms through which governmental action can be examined and challenged.
Evan Lee Winter Jr. seeks to serve as the replacement representative for Assembly District 69, subject to all applicable California constitutional, statutory, election, and administrative requirements.
This notification is final.
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FIVEo1 International
Legal, Constitutional Rights & Civic Governance Intelligence
Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, California
Los Angeles County, United States of America
Prepared: August 30, 2026
Subject: Evan Lee Winter Jr.
Public Role Sought: Replacement Candidate — California State Assembly District 69
Current Officeholder: Josh Lowenthal
Document Classification: Public Final Notification — Complete and Official ← Back to Fiveo1