and supports some of his policies, though has said he lacks "charisma" and his mannerisms are "not attractive", often making women uncomfortable. She wishes he would post on Twitter less often. Electoral history California U.S. House of Representatives 49th District election, 2018 On June 5, 2018, in the California "jungle primary", Harkey advanced to the November 2018 general election for California's 49th congressional district, finishing with the most votes in a crowded primary field. She advanced to the general election alongside Democratic environmental activist Mike Levin of nearby San Juan Capistrano, assuring that this north San Diego County-based district would be represented by someone from the Orange County portion. In May 2018, the Orange County Register endorsed Harkey for the U.S. House. In July, the Tea Party Express, America's largest tea party PAC, endorsed Harkey. In late August, President Donald Trump tweeted what the San Francisco Chronicle described as "a glowing endorsement" of Harkey. Harkey was defeated in the November 2018 general election by Levin, who received 55% of the vote to Harkey's 45%. Orange County Supervisor 5th district election, 2022 Personal life After the 2008 economic downturn, Diane’s husband, Dan Harkey and his company, were sued by investors for real-estate related losses. Initially, the litigation filed in 2009 included Diane Harkey, who was dismissed with prejudice in 2013 by the plaintiffs and the court of all erroneous charges during the course of a public Jury trial. Notes References External links (Board of Equalization) (Campaign) Join California Diane Harkey 1951 births 21st-century American politicians 21st-century American women politicians American bankers American women bankers California city council members Women city councillors in California Living people Mayors of places in California Republican Party members of the California State Assembly People from Dana Point, California People from Joliet, Illinois Women mayors of places in California Women state legislators in California Candidates in the 2018 United States elections