Biography
Brian Lockwood is the Republican candidate for California State Assembly District 61 in the November 3, 2026 general election, facing incumbent Tina McKinnor (D).[1][2] A Los Angeles native who works in finance and property management, he is communications director of the Republican Party of Los Angeles County.[3]
In a 2026 Ballotpedia survey, Brian Lockwood described himself as a Catholic, sixth-generation Angeleno who is married and raising two sons.[3] He said that in addition to work in finance and property management he is a past Grand Knight of Knights of Columbus Council 3744, a former director on the Neighborhood Council of Westchester/Playa, and communications director of the Republican Party of Los Angeles County.[3]
Lockwood said his priorities are enforcing the law, including against violent crime, homelessness and drug activity on streets; reducing taxes and regulations; and improving infrastructure.[3] He named law enforcement and fraud prevention as the policy areas he is most passionate about.[3]
- 1.Brian Lockwood - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.California State Assembly elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026): Brian Lockwood · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
California Assembly District 61
Brian Lockwood is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for California Assembly District 61 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
