Tim Donnelly

Actress Maria Conchita Alonso rides a horse at Ayala Farms in Riverdale, Calif., as Tim Donnelly watches. Alonson is supporting Donnelly’s effort.   (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Tim Donnelly people outside Markley’s Gun store in Watsonville.  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Donnelly hopes his scrappy campaign can defeat more well-funded establishment candidates.  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Tim Donnelly meets with advisor Asher Burke, fundraiser Kyle Gantzer and staffer Mark Meuser before a town hall meeting at Scotts Valley, Calif.  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

The crowds have been small but enthusiastic. In the most recent filing period, Donnelly reported having only $54,000 on hand.  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Donnelly is among the most conservative politicians in California. He opposes abortion rights and same-sex marriage.  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)