From The San Francisco Standard · · 1m 10s
Jane Kim wins insurance commissioner race
Jane Kim declares victory over Ben Allen in California insurance commissioner race.
In brief
Jane Kim declares victory over Ben Allen in California insurance commissioner race. Jane Kim wins California insurance commissioner race with 52.7% of votes, promising state-run wildfire insurance program to lower premiums and fund prevention. Originally reported by The San Francisco Standard.
Race result
Jane Kim wins California insurance commissioner race with 52.7% of votes.
Kim's campaign promise
Kim promises state-run wildfire insurance program to lower premiums and fund prevention.
Kim's platform
Kim argues for removing insurers' profit motive to lower premiums and improve wildfire coverage.
Allen's platform
Allen pledges to reform private market with faster rate reviews and home hardening standards.
Kim's victory speech
Kim says she will fight to make economy work for all Californians and commend Allen for the challenge.
Supporters
Kim backed by Working Families Party, Bernie Sanders, and California Young Democrats.
Allen's supporters
Allen endorsed by California Democratic Party, U.S. Sens. Padilla and Schiff, and consumer groups.
Key voter story
Homeowner Amy Robinson survived Glass Fire and had insurance canceled just five months before fire.
“In the end, we received more help from our neighbors than from the insurance industry that we pay into every month”
Here's the gist
Jane Kim wins California insurance commissioner race with 52.7% of votes, promising state-run wildfire insurance program to lower premiums and fund prevention.
