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Courage California (formerly Courage Campaign) believes that California must be a beacon of progressive, equitable, and truly representative democracy. As the 5th largest economy in the world -- and the United States' largest and most diverse state -- California is uniquely positioned to serve as a model for the country.
We must prove that democracy in the US can still solve the thorniest problems facing our state, our nation, and the world, while also serving ALL of our people -- regardless of race, gender, or economic status. To do so, Californians must have the information and infrastructure they need to hold elected officials accountable when they are not working for the public’s benefit, instead prioritizing corporate lobbyists and campaign contributors.
Courage California, driven by our 1.4 million members, helps our great state reach its potential by calling out institutional corruption and oppression, improving coordination and collaboration between progressive organizations, and demanding that our state and local representatives be both accountable to and reflective of the Californians they seek to serve.
Courage California endorses Dr. Richard Pan for Congress to keep CD-06 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Dr. Richard Pan has the endorsement of some groups, including Courage California, California Federation of Labor Unions, California Teachers Association, Equality California, California Environmental Voters, and Reproductive Freedom for All.
Top issues: Health-care access and protecting public health, affordability, public safety, immigration protections, small business investments, and ending gun violence.
Governance and community leadership experience: Dr. Pan is a pediatrician who founded Communities and Physicians Together and co-founded the Healthy Kids Healthy Future campaign, which helped children gain access to health, dental, and vision coverage. He teaches Health Policy and Management at UC Davis, and serves on the California Health Care Affordability Board and the Sacramento County Health Authority Commission.
Dr. Pan served in the state legislature from 2010–2022, and scored a lifetime 83 out of 100 on Courage Score, our annual analysis of legislators’ progressive voting records. As a state assemblymember and senator, he authored a broad range of public health laws, and was critical to advancing a bill that increased school vaccine rates and halted a measles outbreak. Dr. Pan helped lead California’s implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
The Race
June 2 primary election results: Rep. Kevin Kiley (NPP - incumbent) 24%, Richard Pan (D) 23%, Michael Stansfield (R) 20%, Lauren Babb Tomlinson (D) 12%, Thien Ho (D) 11%, Martha Guerrero (D) 8%, and Tyler Vandenberg (D) 2%. Kevin Kiley and Richard Pan will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Dr. Pan’s campaign has raised $1 million and is not funded by fossil fuel, real estate, law enforcement, or corporate contributions.
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Kiley’s campaign has raised $2.9 million and is funded by real estate, fossil fuel, and corporate contributions. His problematic donors include Google, CoreCivic, Edison International, and Walmart. Kevin Kiley has served in Congress since 2023, recently switching from being a Republican member to an independent in March 2026. He supported H.R. 1, the budget-reconciliation bill that cut Medicaid and other social safety net services to pay for a significant expansion of ICE and Border Patrol as well as tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy. Prior to serving in Congress, he was a state assemblymember, and earned a lifetime 0 out of 100 on Courage Score, our annual analysis of legislators’ progressive voting records.
The District
Change in district after Proposition 50 redistricting: With the passage of Proposition 50 in November 2025, California’s 6th Congressional District went from D+ 15% to D+ 8%. These district lines will be in effect through the 2030 elections, after which the California Citizens Redistricting Commission will draw new lines.
Counties in district: California’s 6th Congressional District includes parts of Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo Counties.
Voter registration: 39% Democrat, 31% Republican, and 22% No Party Preference.
District demographics: 19% Latino, 11% Asian, and 7% Black.
Recent election results: CD-06 voted for Kamala Harris for president in 2024 by eight points and Gavin Newsom for governor in 2022 by one point.
The Position
Congressmembers represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the United States Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and nationwide.
The United States is divided into 435 congressional districts, each with a population of about 780,000 individuals. Each district elects a representative to the House of Representatives for a two-year term. California has 52 congressional representatives, the largest delegation in the country. There is no term limit for this position.
Democrats currently hold 43 of California’s seats, Republicans hold eight, and Independents hold one.
Courage California endorses Dr. Richard Pan for Congress to keep CD-06 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Dr. Richard Pan has the endorsement of some groups, including Courage California, California Federation of Labor Unions, California Teachers Association, Equality California, California Environmental Voters, and Reproductive Freedom for All.
Top issues: Health-care access and protecting public health, affordability, public safety, immigration protections, small business investments, and ending gun violence.
Governance and community leadership experience: Dr. Pan is a pediatrician who founded Communities and Physicians Together and co-founded the Healthy Kids Healthy Future campaign, which helped children gain access to health, dental, and vision coverage. He teaches Health Policy and Management at UC Davis, and serves on the California Health Care Affordability Board and the Sacramento County Health Authority Commission.
Dr. Pan served in the state legislature from 2010–2022, and scored a lifetime 83 out of 100 on Courage Score, our annual analysis of legislators’ progressive voting records. As a state assemblymember and senator, he authored a broad range of public health laws, and was critical to advancing a bill that increased school vaccine rates and halted a measles outbreak. Dr. Pan helped lead California’s implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
The Race
June 2 primary election results: Rep. Kevin Kiley (NPP - incumbent) 24%, Richard Pan (D) 23%, Michael Stansfield (R) 20%, Lauren Babb Tomlinson (D) 12%, Thien Ho (D) 11%, Martha Guerrero (D) 8%, and Tyler Vandenberg (D) 2%. Kevin Kiley and Richard Pan will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Dr. Pan’s campaign has raised $1 million and is not funded by fossil fuel, real estate, law enforcement, or corporate contributions.
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Kiley’s campaign has raised $2.9 million and is funded by real estate, fossil fuel, and corporate contributions. His problematic donors include Google, CoreCivic, Edison International, and Walmart. Kevin Kiley has served in Congress since 2023, recently switching from being a Republican member to an independent in March 2026. He supported H.R. 1, the budget-reconciliation bill that cut Medicaid and other social safety net services to pay for a significant expansion of ICE and Border Patrol as well as tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy. Prior to serving in Congress, he was a state assemblymember, and earned a lifetime 0 out of 100 on Courage Score, our annual analysis of legislators’ progressive voting records.
The District
Change in district after Proposition 50 redistricting: With the passage of Proposition 50 in November 2025, California’s 6th Congressional District went from D+ 15% to D+ 8%. These district lines will be in effect through the 2030 elections, after which the California Citizens Redistricting Commission will draw new lines.
Counties in district: California’s 6th Congressional District includes parts of Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo Counties.
Voter registration: 39% Democrat, 31% Republican, and 22% No Party Preference.
District demographics: 19% Latino, 11% Asian, and 7% Black.
Recent election results: CD-06 voted for Kamala Harris for president in 2024 by eight points and Gavin Newsom for governor in 2022 by one point.
The Position
Congressmembers represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the United States Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and nationwide.
The United States is divided into 435 congressional districts, each with a population of about 780,000 individuals. Each district elects a representative to the House of Representatives for a two-year term. California has 52 congressional representatives, the largest delegation in the country. There is no term limit for this position.
Democrats currently hold 43 of California’s seats, Republicans hold eight, and Independents hold one.
Courage California endorses Dr. Richard Pan for Congress to keep CD-06 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Dr. Richard Pan has the endorsement of some groups, including Courage California, California Federation of Labor Unions, California Teachers Association, Equality California, California Environmental Voters, and Reproductive Freedom for All.
Top issues: Health-care access and protecting public health, affordability, public safety, immigration protections, small business investments, and ending gun violence.
Governance and community leadership experience: Dr. Pan is a pediatrician who founded Communities and Physicians Together and co-founded the Healthy Kids Healthy Future campaign, which helped children gain access to health, dental, and vision coverage. He teaches Health Policy and Management at UC Davis, and serves on the California Health Care Affordability Board and the Sacramento County Health Authority Commission.
Dr. Pan served in the state legislature from 2010–2022, and scored a lifetime 83 out of 100 on Courage Score, our annual analysis of legislators’ progressive voting records. As a state assemblymember and senator, he authored a broad range of public health laws, and was critical to advancing a bill that increased school vaccine rates and halted a measles outbreak. Dr. Pan helped lead California’s implementation of the Affordable Care Act.
The Race
June 2 primary election results: Rep. Kevin Kiley (NPP - incumbent) 24%, Richard Pan (D) 23%, Michael Stansfield (R) 20%, Lauren Babb Tomlinson (D) 12%, Thien Ho (D) 11%, Martha Guerrero (D) 8%, and Tyler Vandenberg (D) 2%. Kevin Kiley and Richard Pan will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Dr. Pan’s campaign has raised $1 million and is not funded by fossil fuel, real estate, law enforcement, or corporate contributions.
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Kiley’s campaign has raised $2.9 million and is funded by real estate, fossil fuel, and corporate contributions. His problematic donors include Google, CoreCivic, Edison International, and Walmart. Kevin Kiley has served in Congress since 2023, recently switching from being a Republican member to an independent in March 2026. He supported H.R. 1, the budget-reconciliation bill that cut Medicaid and other social safety net services to pay for a significant expansion of ICE and Border Patrol as well as tax cuts for corporations and the wealthy. Prior to serving in Congress, he was a state assemblymember, and earned a lifetime 0 out of 100 on Courage Score, our annual analysis of legislators’ progressive voting records.
The District
Change in district after Proposition 50 redistricting: With the passage of Proposition 50 in November 2025, California’s 6th Congressional District went from D+ 15% to D+ 8%. These district lines will be in effect through the 2030 elections, after which the California Citizens Redistricting Commission will draw new lines.
Counties in district: California’s 6th Congressional District includes parts of Placer, Sacramento, and Yolo Counties.
Voter registration: 39% Democrat, 31% Republican, and 22% No Party Preference.
District demographics: 19% Latino, 11% Asian, and 7% Black.
Recent election results: CD-06 voted for Kamala Harris for president in 2024 by eight points and Gavin Newsom for governor in 2022 by one point.
The Position
Congressmembers represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the United States Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and nationwide.
The United States is divided into 435 congressional districts, each with a population of about 780,000 individuals. Each district elects a representative to the House of Representatives for a two-year term. California has 52 congressional representatives, the largest delegation in the country. There is no term limit for this position.
Democrats currently hold 43 of California’s seats, Republicans hold eight, and Independents hold one.
Courage California endorses Mai Vang for Congress to keep CD-07 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Mai Vang has the endorsement of many groups, including Courage California, California Working Families Party, California Labor Federation, National Union of Healthcare Workers, Sunrise Movement, ACCE Action, Wellstone Democrats, DSA Sacramento, Women Democrats of Sacramento County, Davis College Democrats, and Sacramento County High School Democrats.
Top issues: An economy for working families, health care, housing, childcare and education, immigration, foreign policy, taking back our democracy, climate change, water and land use, and human rights.
Governance and community leadership experience: Vang has been a Sacramento City Council member since she was first elected in 2020 with over 52% of the vote. She won her re-election in 2024, unopposed. As councilmember, she led community-run vaccination clinics during COVID, established the $10 million annual Sacramento Children’s Fund, secured $40 million in public investments, and brought in the first-ever citywide language-access coordinator to ensure that all residents could access government programs and services. Vang previously served on the Sacramento City Unified School District School Board, where she passed a Sanctuary School policy under the first Trump administration and redirected funding from armed law enforcement officers on campus to school services, such as counseling. She co-founded Hmong Innovating Politics to organize parents to fight for their children’s education, was a voter registration coordinator at the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, and was a community engagement staff member for the City of Sacramento.
The Race
June 2 primary election results: Mai Vang (D) 31%, Rep. Doris Matsui (D - incumbent) 29%, Zachariah Wooden (R) 22%, Ralph Nwobi (R) 15%, Robbie Morin (D) 2%, Enayat Nazhat (D) 1%. Mai Vang and Doris Matsui will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Vang’s campaign has raised $1,079,200 and is not funded by fossil fuel, law enforcement, real estate, or corporate contributions.
Opposing candidate: Rep. Doris Matsui Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Incumbent Matsui’s campaign has raised $1,792,087 and is funded by fossil fuel, real estate, and corporate contributions. Her problematic donors include PG&E, Comcast, Fox Corporation, Google, National Association of Realtors, and Walmart. Rep. Matsui has served in this seat since 2005, when she won a special election to replace her late husband, Robert Matsui, who had served in this congressional seat from 1979 through 2005. She has been criticized for avoiding more direct engagement with her constituents.
The District
Change in district after Proposition 50 redistricting: With the passage of Proposition 50 in November 2025, California’s 7th Congressional District went from D+ 29% to D+ 13%. These district lines will be in effect through the 2030 elections, after which the California Citizens Redistricting Commission will draw new lines.
Counties in district: California’s 7th Congressional District includes parts of El Dorado and Sacramento Counties.
Voter registration: 42% Democrat, 29% Republican, and 13% No Party Preference.
District demographics: 22% Latino, 21% Asian, and 11% Black.
Recent election results: CD-07 voted for Kamala Harris for president in 2024 by 13 points and Gavin Newsom for governor in 2022 by 6 points.
The Position
Congressmembers represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the United States Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and nationwide.
The United States is divided into 435 congressional districts, each with a population of about 780,000 individuals. Each district elects a representative to the House of Representatives for a two-year term. California has 52 congressional representatives, the largest delegation in the country. There is no term limit for this position.
Democrats currently hold 43 of California’s seats, Republicans hold eight, and Independents hold one.
Courage California endorses Mai Vang for Congress to keep CD-07 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Mai Vang has the endorsement of many groups, including Courage California, California Working Families Party, California Labor Federation, National Union of Healthcare Workers, Sunrise Movement, ACCE Action, Wellstone Democrats, DSA Sacramento, Women Democrats of Sacramento County, Davis College Democrats, and Sacramento County High School Democrats.
Top issues: An economy for working families, health care, housing, childcare and education, immigration, foreign policy, taking back our democracy, climate change, water and land use, and human rights.
Governance and community leadership experience: Vang has been a Sacramento City Council member since she was first elected in 2020 with over 52% of the vote. She won her re-election in 2024, unopposed. As councilmember, she led community-run vaccination clinics during COVID, established the $10 million annual Sacramento Children’s Fund, secured $40 million in public investments, and brought in the first-ever citywide language-access coordinator to ensure that all residents could access government programs and services. Vang previously served on the Sacramento City Unified School District School Board, where she passed a Sanctuary School policy under the first Trump administration and redirected funding from armed law enforcement officers on campus to school services, such as counseling. She co-founded Hmong Innovating Politics to organize parents to fight for their children’s education, was a voter registration coordinator at the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, and was a community engagement staff member for the City of Sacramento.
The Race
June 2 primary election results: Mai Vang (D) 31%, Rep. Doris Matsui (D - incumbent) 29%, Zachariah Wooden (R) 22%, Ralph Nwobi (R) 15%, Robbie Morin (D) 2%, Enayat Nazhat (D) 1%. Mai Vang and Doris Matsui will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Vang’s campaign has raised $1,079,200 and is not funded by fossil fuel, law enforcement, real estate, or corporate contributions.
Opposing candidate: Rep. Doris Matsui Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Incumbent Matsui’s campaign has raised $1,792,087 and is funded by fossil fuel, real estate, and corporate contributions. Her problematic donors include PG&E, Comcast, Fox Corporation, Google, National Association of Realtors, and Walmart. Rep. Matsui has served in this seat since 2005, when she won a special election to replace her late husband, Robert Matsui, who had served in this congressional seat from 1979 through 2005. She has been criticized for avoiding more direct engagement with her constituents.
The District
Change in district after Proposition 50 redistricting: With the passage of Proposition 50 in November 2025, California’s 7th Congressional District went from D+ 29% to D+ 13%. These district lines will be in effect through the 2030 elections, after which the California Citizens Redistricting Commission will draw new lines.
Counties in district: California’s 7th Congressional District includes parts of El Dorado and Sacramento Counties.
Voter registration: 42% Democrat, 29% Republican, and 13% No Party Preference.
District demographics: 22% Latino, 21% Asian, and 11% Black.
Recent election results: CD-07 voted for Kamala Harris for president in 2024 by 13 points and Gavin Newsom for governor in 2022 by 6 points.
The Position
Congressmembers represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the United States Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and nationwide.
The United States is divided into 435 congressional districts, each with a population of about 780,000 individuals. Each district elects a representative to the House of Representatives for a two-year term. California has 52 congressional representatives, the largest delegation in the country. There is no term limit for this position.
Democrats currently hold 43 of California’s seats, Republicans hold eight, and Independents hold one.
Courage California endorses Mai Vang for Congress to keep CD-07 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Mai Vang has the endorsement of many groups, including Courage California, California Working Families Party, California Labor Federation, National Union of Healthcare Workers, Sunrise Movement, ACCE Action, Wellstone Democrats, DSA Sacramento, Women Democrats of Sacramento County, Davis College Democrats, and Sacramento County High School Democrats.
Top issues: An economy for working families, health care, housing, childcare and education, immigration, foreign policy, taking back our democracy, climate change, water and land use, and human rights.
Governance and community leadership experience: Vang has been a Sacramento City Council member since she was first elected in 2020 with over 52% of the vote. She won her re-election in 2024, unopposed. As councilmember, she led community-run vaccination clinics during COVID, established the $10 million annual Sacramento Children’s Fund, secured $40 million in public investments, and brought in the first-ever citywide language-access coordinator to ensure that all residents could access government programs and services. Vang previously served on the Sacramento City Unified School District School Board, where she passed a Sanctuary School policy under the first Trump administration and redirected funding from armed law enforcement officers on campus to school services, such as counseling. She co-founded Hmong Innovating Politics to organize parents to fight for their children’s education, was a voter registration coordinator at the Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance, and was a community engagement staff member for the City of Sacramento.
The Race
June 2 primary election results: Mai Vang (D) 31%, Rep. Doris Matsui (D - incumbent) 29%, Zachariah Wooden (R) 22%, Ralph Nwobi (R) 15%, Robbie Morin (D) 2%, Enayat Nazhat (D) 1%. Mai Vang and Doris Matsui will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Vang’s campaign has raised $1,079,200 and is not funded by fossil fuel, law enforcement, real estate, or corporate contributions.
Opposing candidate: Rep. Doris Matsui Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Incumbent Matsui’s campaign has raised $1,792,087 and is funded by fossil fuel, real estate, and corporate contributions. Her problematic donors include PG&E, Comcast, Fox Corporation, Google, National Association of Realtors, and Walmart. Rep. Matsui has served in this seat since 2005, when she won a special election to replace her late husband, Robert Matsui, who had served in this congressional seat from 1979 through 2005. She has been criticized for avoiding more direct engagement with her constituents.
The District
Change in district after Proposition 50 redistricting: With the passage of Proposition 50 in November 2025, California’s 7th Congressional District went from D+ 29% to D+ 13%. These district lines will be in effect through the 2030 elections, after which the California Citizens Redistricting Commission will draw new lines.
Counties in district: California’s 7th Congressional District includes parts of El Dorado and Sacramento Counties.
Voter registration: 42% Democrat, 29% Republican, and 13% No Party Preference.
District demographics: 22% Latino, 21% Asian, and 11% Black.
Recent election results: CD-07 voted for Kamala Harris for president in 2024 by 13 points and Gavin Newsom for governor in 2022 by 6 points.
The Position
Congressmembers represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the United States Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and nationwide.
The United States is divided into 435 congressional districts, each with a population of about 780,000 individuals. Each district elects a representative to the House of Representatives for a two-year term. California has 52 congressional representatives, the largest delegation in the country. There is no term limit for this position.
Democrats currently hold 43 of California’s seats, Republicans hold eight, and Independents hold one.
Courage California endorses Rep. Aisha Wahab for re-election to keep CD-14 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Wahab has the endorsement of many groups, including Courage California, California Working Families Party, Congressional Progressive Caucus, Equality California, Alameda Labor Council, and many other labor groups. She has also received endorsements from problematic stakeholders, including California Chiefs of Police Association and California Correctional Peace Officers Association.
Electoral history: Wahab was elected to the CD-14 seat in the August 18 special election with 53% of the vote, and was sworn into Congress in September 2026. She was previously elected to the State Senate in 2022 with over 53% of the vote, and the at-large Hayward City Council seat in 2018 with 27% of the vote. Wahab ran for the CD-15 seat in 2020 but withdrew her candidacy before the election, when Rep. Swalwell ended his presidential campaign and ran for re-election.
Top issues: Homelessness and housing, affordability, and workforce development.
Governance and community leadership experience: Wahab previously served as the state senator for SD-10. During her time in the state legislature, she authored bills to cap the cost of insulin, prohibit federal law enforcement from wearing masks when operating in the state, and increase legal protections for survivors of sexual assault. In her campaign and her work, she has highlighted the experience of working people, and supported policies that would improve the cost of living, expand homeownership, increase career training opportunities, and protect access to health care and public education. She scored a 100 out of 100 on Courage Score, our annual analysis of legislators’ progressive voting records. Based on our Courage Score analysis, Dr. Wahab has supported most progressive bills that made it to a vote, and has earned the Courage All-Star designation.
Prior to her election to public office, Dr. Wahab was an organizer and advocate whose work was inspired by her own experiences with foster care, adoption, and unstable housing in the Bay Area community. During her career, she has served and held leadership roles on the Alameda County Human Relations Commission, Afghan Coalition, Abode Services, and Tri-City Volunteers. She was also the Alameda County Public Health Commissioner, and joined a White House Roundtable of Afghan-American leaders during the Obama administration.
Other background: Wahab is from Fremont and has lived in Hayward for most of her adult life. She is the first Afghan American woman to be elected to public office in the United States, and the first Afghan American elected to U.S. Congress.
The Race
Primary and special election results: Rep. Eric Swalwell, who had served in Congress since 2012, resigned from the CD-14 seat following sexual assault accusations that also ended his gubernatorial campaign. Sen. Aisha Wahab won the August 18 special election to serve the remainder of the current term through 2026.
The results of the June 2 primary election for the next term: Rep. Aisha Wahab (D - incumbent) 38%, Melissa Hernandez (D) 17%, Wendy Huang (R) 13%, Rakhi Israni Singh (D) 13%, Dena Maldonado (R) 12%, and four candidates who each won less than 3% of the vote. Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Dr. Aisha Wahab’s campaign has raised $596,706 and is not funded by fossil fuel, law enforcement, real estate, or corporate contributions.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Melissa Hernandez’s campaign has raised $1,534,263 and is funded by corporate PACs.
The District
Change in district after Proposition 50 redistricting: With the passage of Proposition 50 in November 2025, California’s 14th congressional district went from D+ 32% to D+ 35%. These district lines will be in effect through the 2030 elections, after which the California Citizens Redistricting Commission will draw new lines.
Counties in district: California’s 14th congressional district includes parts of Alameda County.
Voter registration: 54% Democrat, 18% Republican, and 28% No Party Preference. Democrats typically hold this district.
District demographics: 20% Latino, 36% Asian, and 6% Black.
Recent election results: CD-14 voted for Kamala Harris for president in 2020 by 35 points and Gavin Newsom for governor in 2022 by 34 points.
The Position
Congressmembers represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the United States Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and nationwide.
The United States is divided into 435 congressional districts, each with a population of about 780,000 individuals. Each district elects a representative to the House of Representatives for a two-year term. California has 52 congressional representatives, the largest delegation in the country. There is no term limit for this position.
Democrats currently hold 43 of California’s seats, Republicans hold eight, and Independents hold one.
Courage California endorses Rep. Aisha Wahab for re-election to keep CD-14 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Wahab has the endorsement of many groups, including Courage California, California Working Families Party, Congressional Progressive Caucus, Equality California, Alameda Labor Council, and many other labor groups. She has also received endorsements from problematic stakeholders, including California Chiefs of Police Association and California Correctional Peace Officers Association.
Electoral history: Wahab was elected to the CD-14 seat in the August 18 special election with 53% of the vote, and was sworn into Congress in September 2026. She was previously elected to the State Senate in 2022 with over 53% of the vote, and the at-large Hayward City Council seat in 2018 with 27% of the vote. Wahab ran for the CD-15 seat in 2020 but withdrew her candidacy before the election, when Rep. Swalwell ended his presidential campaign and ran for re-election.
Top issues: Homelessness and housing, affordability, and workforce development.
Governance and community leadership experience: Wahab previously served as the state senator for SD-10. During her time in the state legislature, she authored bills to cap the cost of insulin, prohibit federal law enforcement from wearing masks when operating in the state, and increase legal protections for survivors of sexual assault. In her campaign and her work, she has highlighted the experience of working people, and supported policies that would improve the cost of living, expand homeownership, increase career training opportunities, and protect access to health care and public education. She scored a 100 out of 100 on Courage Score, our annual analysis of legislators’ progressive voting records. Based on our Courage Score analysis, Dr. Wahab has supported most progressive bills that made it to a vote, and has earned the Courage All-Star designation.
Prior to her election to public office, Dr. Wahab was an organizer and advocate whose work was inspired by her own experiences with foster care, adoption, and unstable housing in the Bay Area community. During her career, she has served and held leadership roles on the Alameda County Human Relations Commission, Afghan Coalition, Abode Services, and Tri-City Volunteers. She was also the Alameda County Public Health Commissioner, and joined a White House Roundtable of Afghan-American leaders during the Obama administration.
Other background: Wahab is from Fremont and has lived in Hayward for most of her adult life. She is the first Afghan American woman to be elected to public office in the United States, and the first Afghan American elected to U.S. Congress.
The Race
Primary and special election results: Rep. Eric Swalwell, who had served in Congress since 2012, resigned from the CD-14 seat following sexual assault accusations that also ended his gubernatorial campaign. Sen. Aisha Wahab won the August 18 special election to serve the remainder of the current term through 2026.
The results of the June 2 primary election for the next term: Rep. Aisha Wahab (D - incumbent) 38%, Melissa Hernandez (D) 17%, Wendy Huang (R) 13%, Rakhi Israni Singh (D) 13%, Dena Maldonado (R) 12%, and four candidates who each won less than 3% of the vote. Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Dr. Aisha Wahab’s campaign has raised $596,706 and is not funded by fossil fuel, law enforcement, real estate, or corporate contributions.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Melissa Hernandez’s campaign has raised $1,534,263 and is funded by corporate PACs.
The District
Change in district after Proposition 50 redistricting: With the passage of Proposition 50 in November 2025, California’s 14th congressional district went from D+ 32% to D+ 35%. These district lines will be in effect through the 2030 elections, after which the California Citizens Redistricting Commission will draw new lines.
Counties in district: California’s 14th congressional district includes parts of Alameda County.
Voter registration: 54% Democrat, 18% Republican, and 28% No Party Preference. Democrats typically hold this district.
District demographics: 20% Latino, 36% Asian, and 6% Black.
Recent election results: CD-14 voted for Kamala Harris for president in 2020 by 35 points and Gavin Newsom for governor in 2022 by 34 points.
The Position
Congressmembers represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the United States Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and nationwide.
The United States is divided into 435 congressional districts, each with a population of about 780,000 individuals. Each district elects a representative to the House of Representatives for a two-year term. California has 52 congressional representatives, the largest delegation in the country. There is no term limit for this position.
Democrats currently hold 43 of California’s seats, Republicans hold eight, and Independents hold one.
Courage California endorses Rep. Aisha Wahab for re-election to keep CD-14 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Wahab has the endorsement of many groups, including Courage California, California Working Families Party, Congressional Progressive Caucus, Equality California, Alameda Labor Council, and many other labor groups. She has also received endorsements from problematic stakeholders, including California Chiefs of Police Association and California Correctional Peace Officers Association.
Electoral history: Wahab was elected to the CD-14 seat in the August 18 special election with 53% of the vote, and was sworn into Congress in September 2026. She was previously elected to the State Senate in 2022 with over 53% of the vote, and the at-large Hayward City Council seat in 2018 with 27% of the vote. Wahab ran for the CD-15 seat in 2020 but withdrew her candidacy before the election, when Rep. Swalwell ended his presidential campaign and ran for re-election.
Top issues: Homelessness and housing, affordability, and workforce development.
Governance and community leadership experience: Wahab previously served as the state senator for SD-10. During her time in the state legislature, she authored bills to cap the cost of insulin, prohibit federal law enforcement from wearing masks when operating in the state, and increase legal protections for survivors of sexual assault. In her campaign and her work, she has highlighted the experience of working people, and supported policies that would improve the cost of living, expand homeownership, increase career training opportunities, and protect access to health care and public education. She scored a 100 out of 100 on Courage Score, our annual analysis of legislators’ progressive voting records. Based on our Courage Score analysis, Dr. Wahab has supported most progressive bills that made it to a vote, and has earned the Courage All-Star designation.
Prior to her election to public office, Dr. Wahab was an organizer and advocate whose work was inspired by her own experiences with foster care, adoption, and unstable housing in the Bay Area community. During her career, she has served and held leadership roles on the Alameda County Human Relations Commission, Afghan Coalition, Abode Services, and Tri-City Volunteers. She was also the Alameda County Public Health Commissioner, and joined a White House Roundtable of Afghan-American leaders during the Obama administration.
Other background: Wahab is from Fremont and has lived in Hayward for most of her adult life. She is the first Afghan American woman to be elected to public office in the United States, and the first Afghan American elected to U.S. Congress.
The Race
Primary and special election results: Rep. Eric Swalwell, who had served in Congress since 2012, resigned from the CD-14 seat following sexual assault accusations that also ended his gubernatorial campaign. Sen. Aisha Wahab won the August 18 special election to serve the remainder of the current term through 2026.
The results of the June 2 primary election for the next term: Rep. Aisha Wahab (D - incumbent) 38%, Melissa Hernandez (D) 17%, Wendy Huang (R) 13%, Rakhi Israni Singh (D) 13%, Dena Maldonado (R) 12%, and four candidates who each won less than 3% of the vote. Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Dr. Aisha Wahab’s campaign has raised $596,706 and is not funded by fossil fuel, law enforcement, real estate, or corporate contributions.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Melissa Hernandez’s campaign has raised $1,534,263 and is funded by corporate PACs.
The District
Change in district after Proposition 50 redistricting: With the passage of Proposition 50 in November 2025, California’s 14th congressional district went from D+ 32% to D+ 35%. These district lines will be in effect through the 2030 elections, after which the California Citizens Redistricting Commission will draw new lines.
Counties in district: California’s 14th congressional district includes parts of Alameda County.
Voter registration: 54% Democrat, 18% Republican, and 28% No Party Preference. Democrats typically hold this district.
District demographics: 20% Latino, 36% Asian, and 6% Black.
Recent election results: CD-14 voted for Kamala Harris for president in 2020 by 35 points and Gavin Newsom for governor in 2022 by 34 points.
The Position
Congressmembers represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the United States Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and nationwide.
The United States is divided into 435 congressional districts, each with a population of about 780,000 individuals. Each district elects a representative to the House of Representatives for a two-year term. California has 52 congressional representatives, the largest delegation in the country. There is no term limit for this position.
Democrats currently hold 43 of California’s seats, Republicans hold eight, and Independents hold one.
Courage California endorses Leila Namvar for State Assembly to put AD-47 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Leila Namvar has the endorsement of several groups, including Courage California, IE United, California Working Families Party, Riverside County Young Democrats, Democratic Women’s Legislative Caucus, United Domestic Workers, California Federation of Teachers, and many other labor unions.
Top issues: Affordable housing, good-paying jobs, expanded access to education and quality health care, and taking on corporate greed.
Governance and community leadership experience: Namvar is a Public Arts Program Analyst with the City of Indio, where she started as a planning technician. In these roles, she has focused on building trust, creating space for community input, and making government more transparent and responsive. She serves as a district delegate for the AD-47 district to advocate for working families. Namvar previously served as chapter president of SEIU 721 and led contract negotiations with the city.
Other background: Namvar was born and raised in Iran, and immigrated to the U.S. in 2002.
The Race
June 2 primary election: Assm. Gregory Wallis (R - incumbent) 48%, Leila Namvar (D) 32%, and Jason Byors (D) 20%. Gregory Wallis and Leila Namvar will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Namvar’s campaign has raised $348,487 and is primarily funded by individuals and labor unions.
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Wallis’ campaign has raised $1,429,162 and is funded by the fossil fuel industry, the real estate industry, corporate PACs, and the police. His problematic donors include Amazon, Walmart, and major pharmaceutical corporations.
The District
Counties in district: California’s 47th State Assembly District includes parts of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.
Voter registration: 39% Democrat, 34% Republican, and 19% No Party Preference. Republicans typically hold this competitive district.
District demographics: 27% Latino, 4% Asian, and 5% Black.
Recent election results: AD-47 voted for Kamala Harris for president in 2024 by four points and Newsom for governor in 2022 by two points.
The Position
State assemblymembers represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the California State Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and statewide.
The California State Assembly has 80 districts. Each represents a population of at least 490,000 Californians. Representatives are elected to the Assembly for a two-year term. Every two years, all 80 seats are subject to election. Members are allowed to serve 12 years total across both the state Senate or the Assembly. Democrats currently hold a three-quarters supermajority of 60 seats in the California State Assembly, while Republicans hold 20 seats.
Courage California endorses Leila Namvar for State Assembly to put AD-47 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Leila Namvar has the endorsement of several groups, including Courage California, IE United, California Working Families Party, Riverside County Young Democrats, Democratic Women’s Legislative Caucus, United Domestic Workers, California Federation of Teachers, and many other labor unions.
Top issues: Affordable housing, good-paying jobs, expanded access to education and quality health care, and taking on corporate greed.
Governance and community leadership experience: Namvar is a Public Arts Program Analyst with the City of Indio, where she started as a planning technician. In these roles, she has focused on building trust, creating space for community input, and making government more transparent and responsive. She serves as a district delegate for the AD-47 district to advocate for working families. Namvar previously served as chapter president of SEIU 721 and led contract negotiations with the city.
Other background: Namvar was born and raised in Iran, and immigrated to the U.S. in 2002.
The Race
June 2 primary election: Assm. Gregory Wallis (R - incumbent) 48%, Leila Namvar (D) 32%, and Jason Byors (D) 20%. Gregory Wallis and Leila Namvar will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Namvar’s campaign has raised $348,487 and is primarily funded by individuals and labor unions.
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Wallis’ campaign has raised $1,429,162 and is funded by the fossil fuel industry, the real estate industry, corporate PACs, and the police. His problematic donors include Amazon, Walmart, and major pharmaceutical corporations.
The District
Counties in district: California’s 47th State Assembly District includes parts of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.
Voter registration: 39% Democrat, 34% Republican, and 19% No Party Preference. Republicans typically hold this competitive district.
District demographics: 27% Latino, 4% Asian, and 5% Black.
Recent election results: AD-47 voted for Kamala Harris for president in 2024 by four points and Newsom for governor in 2022 by two points.
The Position
State assemblymembers represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the California State Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and statewide.
The California State Assembly has 80 districts. Each represents a population of at least 490,000 Californians. Representatives are elected to the Assembly for a two-year term. Every two years, all 80 seats are subject to election. Members are allowed to serve 12 years total across both the state Senate or the Assembly. Democrats currently hold a three-quarters supermajority of 60 seats in the California State Assembly, while Republicans hold 20 seats.
Courage California endorses Leila Namvar for State Assembly to put AD-47 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Leila Namvar has the endorsement of several groups, including Courage California, IE United, California Working Families Party, Riverside County Young Democrats, Democratic Women’s Legislative Caucus, United Domestic Workers, California Federation of Teachers, and many other labor unions.
Top issues: Affordable housing, good-paying jobs, expanded access to education and quality health care, and taking on corporate greed.
Governance and community leadership experience: Namvar is a Public Arts Program Analyst with the City of Indio, where she started as a planning technician. In these roles, she has focused on building trust, creating space for community input, and making government more transparent and responsive. She serves as a district delegate for the AD-47 district to advocate for working families. Namvar previously served as chapter president of SEIU 721 and led contract negotiations with the city.
Other background: Namvar was born and raised in Iran, and immigrated to the U.S. in 2002.
The Race
June 2 primary election: Assm. Gregory Wallis (R - incumbent) 48%, Leila Namvar (D) 32%, and Jason Byors (D) 20%. Gregory Wallis and Leila Namvar will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Namvar’s campaign has raised $348,487 and is primarily funded by individuals and labor unions.
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Wallis’ campaign has raised $1,429,162 and is funded by the fossil fuel industry, the real estate industry, corporate PACs, and the police. His problematic donors include Amazon, Walmart, and major pharmaceutical corporations.
The District
Counties in district: California’s 47th State Assembly District includes parts of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.
Voter registration: 39% Democrat, 34% Republican, and 19% No Party Preference. Republicans typically hold this competitive district.
District demographics: 27% Latino, 4% Asian, and 5% Black.
Recent election results: AD-47 voted for Kamala Harris for president in 2024 by four points and Newsom for governor in 2022 by two points.
The Position
State assemblymembers represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the California State Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and statewide.
The California State Assembly has 80 districts. Each represents a population of at least 490,000 Californians. Representatives are elected to the Assembly for a two-year term. Every two years, all 80 seats are subject to election. Members are allowed to serve 12 years total across both the state Senate or the Assembly. Democrats currently hold a three-quarters supermajority of 60 seats in the California State Assembly, while Republicans hold 20 seats.
Courage California endorses Clarissa Cervantes for State Assembly to put AD-58 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Clarissa Cervantes has the endorsement of many groups, including Courage California, California Working Families Party, California Legislative Women’s Caucus, and many labor groups.
Electoral history: In 2024, Cervantes ran for this Assembly seat but lost to the Republican candidate by about 600 votes.
Top issues: Homelessness and housing, supporting local development, and reducing the cost of living.
Governance and community leadership experience: Cervantes is a businesswoman, an organizer, and a Riverside City Council member, which she does to bring representation and progressive solutions to community issues. On the Riverside City Council, she has helped increase the development of affordable housing, support the small-business community, improve local infrastructure, and improve open-space protections. She previously chaired the Transportation NOW Chapter of the Riverside Transit Agency, which aims to increase access and equity in Riverside public transit. Cervantes also served as legislative field representative for her city council predecessor and political organizer for SEIU 121RN. She has worked and led several voter-registration drives, registering over 30,000 Democrats in the Inland Empire.
Other background: Cervantes is from Riverside County. She earned her BA from California State University-Northridge and a master’s degree from Cal Poly-Pomona. Cervantes was one of the first Latinas and LGBTQIA+ individuals elected to the Riverside City Council. She has served on various boards and organizations in the district, including Riverside Arts Academy and Riverside County Young Democrats.
The Race
June 2 primary election results: Clarissa Cervantes (D) 55% and Asm. Leticia Castillo (R - incumbent) 46%. Clarissa Cervantes and Leticia Castillo will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Clarissa Cervantes’ campaign has raised $1 million and is not funded by fossil fuel, real estate, or corporate PAC interests.
Candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Asm. Leticia Castillo’s campaign has raised $768,000 and is funded by police, fossil fuel, real estate, and corporate PAC interests. Her problematic donors include California Real Estate PAC, California Fuels & Convenience Alliance, California Association of Highway Patrolmen PAC, and AT&T.
The District
Counties in district: California’s 58th State Assembly District includes parts of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Voter registration: 41% Democrat, 28% Republican, and 23% No Party Preference. Democrats held this district until 2022, when a Republican flipped it.
District demographics: 52% Latino, 7% Asian, and 7% Black. This district is considered to be one of the strong Latino seats in the California State Assembly delegation.
Recent election results: AD-58 voted for Kamala Harris for president in 2024 by one point and Gavin Newsom for governor in 2022 by three points.
The Position
State assemblymembers represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the California State Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and statewide.
The California State Assembly has 80 districts. Each represents a population of at least 490,000 Californians. Representatives are elected to the Assembly for a two-year term. Every two years, all 80 seats are subject to election. Members are allowed to serve 12 years total across both the state Senate or the Assembly. Democrats currently hold a three-quarters supermajority of 60 seats in the California State Assembly, while Republicans hold 20 seats.
Courage California endorses Clarissa Cervantes for State Assembly to put AD-58 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Clarissa Cervantes has the endorsement of many groups, including Courage California, California Working Families Party, California Legislative Women’s Caucus, and many labor groups.
Electoral history: In 2024, Cervantes ran for this Assembly seat but lost to the Republican candidate by about 600 votes.
Top issues: Homelessness and housing, supporting local development, and reducing the cost of living.
Governance and community leadership experience: Cervantes is a businesswoman, an organizer, and a Riverside City Council member, which she does to bring representation and progressive solutions to community issues. On the Riverside City Council, she has helped increase the development of affordable housing, support the small-business community, improve local infrastructure, and improve open-space protections. She previously chaired the Transportation NOW Chapter of the Riverside Transit Agency, which aims to increase access and equity in Riverside public transit. Cervantes also served as legislative field representative for her city council predecessor and political organizer for SEIU 121RN. She has worked and led several voter-registration drives, registering over 30,000 Democrats in the Inland Empire.
Other background: Cervantes is from Riverside County. She earned her BA from California State University-Northridge and a master’s degree from Cal Poly-Pomona. Cervantes was one of the first Latinas and LGBTQIA+ individuals elected to the Riverside City Council. She has served on various boards and organizations in the district, including Riverside Arts Academy and Riverside County Young Democrats.
The Race
June 2 primary election results: Clarissa Cervantes (D) 55% and Asm. Leticia Castillo (R - incumbent) 46%. Clarissa Cervantes and Leticia Castillo will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Clarissa Cervantes’ campaign has raised $1 million and is not funded by fossil fuel, real estate, or corporate PAC interests.
Candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Asm. Leticia Castillo’s campaign has raised $768,000 and is funded by police, fossil fuel, real estate, and corporate PAC interests. Her problematic donors include California Real Estate PAC, California Fuels & Convenience Alliance, California Association of Highway Patrolmen PAC, and AT&T.
The District
Counties in district: California’s 58th State Assembly District includes parts of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Voter registration: 41% Democrat, 28% Republican, and 23% No Party Preference. Democrats held this district until 2022, when a Republican flipped it.
District demographics: 52% Latino, 7% Asian, and 7% Black. This district is considered to be one of the strong Latino seats in the California State Assembly delegation.
Recent election results: AD-58 voted for Kamala Harris for president in 2024 by one point and Gavin Newsom for governor in 2022 by three points.
The Position
State assemblymembers represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the California State Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and statewide.
The California State Assembly has 80 districts. Each represents a population of at least 490,000 Californians. Representatives are elected to the Assembly for a two-year term. Every two years, all 80 seats are subject to election. Members are allowed to serve 12 years total across both the state Senate or the Assembly. Democrats currently hold a three-quarters supermajority of 60 seats in the California State Assembly, while Republicans hold 20 seats.
Courage California endorses Clarissa Cervantes for State Assembly to put AD-58 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Clarissa Cervantes has the endorsement of many groups, including Courage California, California Working Families Party, California Legislative Women’s Caucus, and many labor groups.
Electoral history: In 2024, Cervantes ran for this Assembly seat but lost to the Republican candidate by about 600 votes.
Top issues: Homelessness and housing, supporting local development, and reducing the cost of living.
Governance and community leadership experience: Cervantes is a businesswoman, an organizer, and a Riverside City Council member, which she does to bring representation and progressive solutions to community issues. On the Riverside City Council, she has helped increase the development of affordable housing, support the small-business community, improve local infrastructure, and improve open-space protections. She previously chaired the Transportation NOW Chapter of the Riverside Transit Agency, which aims to increase access and equity in Riverside public transit. Cervantes also served as legislative field representative for her city council predecessor and political organizer for SEIU 121RN. She has worked and led several voter-registration drives, registering over 30,000 Democrats in the Inland Empire.
Other background: Cervantes is from Riverside County. She earned her BA from California State University-Northridge and a master’s degree from Cal Poly-Pomona. Cervantes was one of the first Latinas and LGBTQIA+ individuals elected to the Riverside City Council. She has served on various boards and organizations in the district, including Riverside Arts Academy and Riverside County Young Democrats.
The Race
June 2 primary election results: Clarissa Cervantes (D) 55% and Asm. Leticia Castillo (R - incumbent) 46%. Clarissa Cervantes and Leticia Castillo will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Clarissa Cervantes’ campaign has raised $1 million and is not funded by fossil fuel, real estate, or corporate PAC interests.
Candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Asm. Leticia Castillo’s campaign has raised $768,000 and is funded by police, fossil fuel, real estate, and corporate PAC interests. Her problematic donors include California Real Estate PAC, California Fuels & Convenience Alliance, California Association of Highway Patrolmen PAC, and AT&T.
The District
Counties in district: California’s 58th State Assembly District includes parts of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
Voter registration: 41% Democrat, 28% Republican, and 23% No Party Preference. Democrats held this district until 2022, when a Republican flipped it.
District demographics: 52% Latino, 7% Asian, and 7% Black. This district is considered to be one of the strong Latino seats in the California State Assembly delegation.
Recent election results: AD-58 voted for Kamala Harris for president in 2024 by one point and Gavin Newsom for governor in 2022 by three points.
The Position
State assemblymembers represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the California State Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and statewide.
The California State Assembly has 80 districts. Each represents a population of at least 490,000 Californians. Representatives are elected to the Assembly for a two-year term. Every two years, all 80 seats are subject to election. Members are allowed to serve 12 years total across both the state Senate or the Assembly. Democrats currently hold a three-quarters supermajority of 60 seats in the California State Assembly, while Republicans hold 20 seats.
Courage California endorses Jessie Lopez for State Assembly to put AD-68 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Jessie Lopez has the endorsement of many groups, including Courage California, Chispa, OC Action, California Working Families Party, California Environmental Voters, Dolores Huerta Action Fund, and many labor unions. She has also received the endorsement of several elected leaders, including Orange County Supervisor Vincente Sarmiento, Rep. Derek Tran, Legislative Progressive Caucus Chair Alex Lee, and Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez.
Top issues: Housing and homelessness; economic opportunity and fair wages; public safety and accountability; investments in clean air, water, and green spaces; and improving the quality of life for families.
Governance and community leadership experience: Jessie Lopez has served as Santa Ana Councilmember since 2020, when she was elected with over 34% of the vote in a five-person race. In 2023, she defeated a bad-faith recall effort led by the Santa Ana Police Officers Association by 12 points, and won her 2024 re-election by 2 points. As a city councilmember, Lopez has championed a variety of progressive initiatives, including the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, the establishment of the Police Oversight Commission, the expansion of outreach services for unhoused people, investments in the city’s first Climate Action Plan, and improvement of local parks and infrastructure. She has secured $2.7 million in grants for vocational training programs, allocated $24 million for affordable housing, invested $1 million in improved lighting for safety in several neighborhoods, approved $3.5 million for Santiago Park renovations, and secured $300,000 for immigrant legal representation.
Other background: Councilmember Lopez is a lifelong resident of Santa Ana. Prior to her election to the city council, as a student Lopez worked to improve the resources available to survivors of sexual assault on campus and to make higher education more accessible to community members. Lopez also served as a community health worker to provide wellness support to low-income, disadvantaged members of her local community.
The Race
June 2 primary election results: David Penaloza (D) 33%, Jessie Lopez (D) 31%, Mayra Ruiz (R) 29%, and Shannon Wingfield (D) 7%. David Penaloza and Jessie Lopez will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Lopez’s campaign has raised $389,393 and is not funded by police, fossil fuel, real estate, or corporate PAC interests.
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Penaloza’s campaign has raised $814,116 and is funded by law enforcement, real estate, fossil fuel, and corporate donors.
The District
Counties in district: California’s 68th State Assembly District includes parts of Orange County.
Voter registration: 48% Democrat, 22% Republican, and 24% No Party Preference. Democrats typically hold this district.
District demographics: 56% Latino, 12% Asian, and 2% Black. This district is considered to be one of the strong Latino seats in the California State Assembly delegation.
Recent election results: AD-68 voted for Kamala Harris for president in 2024 by 22 points and Gavin Newsom for governor in 2022 by 22 points.
The Position
State assemblymembers represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the California State Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and statewide.
The California State Assembly has 80 districts. Each represents a population of at least 490,000 Californians. Representatives are elected to the Assembly for a two-year term. Every two years, all 80 seats are subject to election. Members are allowed to serve 12 years total across both the state Senate or the Assembly. Democrats currently hold a three-quarters supermajority of 60 seats in the California State Assembly, while Republicans hold 20 seats.
Courage California endorses Jessie Lopez for State Assembly to put AD-68 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Jessie Lopez has the endorsement of many groups, including Courage California, Chispa, OC Action, California Working Families Party, California Environmental Voters, Dolores Huerta Action Fund, and many labor unions. She has also received the endorsement of several elected leaders, including Orange County Supervisor Vincente Sarmiento, Rep. Derek Tran, Legislative Progressive Caucus Chair Alex Lee, and Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez.
Top issues: Housing and homelessness; economic opportunity and fair wages; public safety and accountability; investments in clean air, water, and green spaces; and improving the quality of life for families.
Governance and community leadership experience: Jessie Lopez has served as Santa Ana Councilmember since 2020, when she was elected with over 34% of the vote in a five-person race. In 2023, she defeated a bad-faith recall effort led by the Santa Ana Police Officers Association by 12 points, and won her 2024 re-election by 2 points. As a city councilmember, Lopez has championed a variety of progressive initiatives, including the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, the establishment of the Police Oversight Commission, the expansion of outreach services for unhoused people, investments in the city’s first Climate Action Plan, and improvement of local parks and infrastructure. She has secured $2.7 million in grants for vocational training programs, allocated $24 million for affordable housing, invested $1 million in improved lighting for safety in several neighborhoods, approved $3.5 million for Santiago Park renovations, and secured $300,000 for immigrant legal representation.
Other background: Councilmember Lopez is a lifelong resident of Santa Ana. Prior to her election to the city council, as a student Lopez worked to improve the resources available to survivors of sexual assault on campus and to make higher education more accessible to community members. Lopez also served as a community health worker to provide wellness support to low-income, disadvantaged members of her local community.
The Race
June 2 primary election results: David Penaloza (D) 33%, Jessie Lopez (D) 31%, Mayra Ruiz (R) 29%, and Shannon Wingfield (D) 7%. David Penaloza and Jessie Lopez will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Lopez’s campaign has raised $389,393 and is not funded by police, fossil fuel, real estate, or corporate PAC interests.
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Penaloza’s campaign has raised $814,116 and is funded by law enforcement, real estate, fossil fuel, and corporate donors.
The District
Counties in district: California’s 68th State Assembly District includes parts of Orange County.
Voter registration: 48% Democrat, 22% Republican, and 24% No Party Preference. Democrats typically hold this district.
District demographics: 56% Latino, 12% Asian, and 2% Black. This district is considered to be one of the strong Latino seats in the California State Assembly delegation.
Recent election results: AD-68 voted for Kamala Harris for president in 2024 by 22 points and Gavin Newsom for governor in 2022 by 22 points.
The Position
State assemblymembers represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the California State Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and statewide.
The California State Assembly has 80 districts. Each represents a population of at least 490,000 Californians. Representatives are elected to the Assembly for a two-year term. Every two years, all 80 seats are subject to election. Members are allowed to serve 12 years total across both the state Senate or the Assembly. Democrats currently hold a three-quarters supermajority of 60 seats in the California State Assembly, while Republicans hold 20 seats.
Courage California endorses Jessie Lopez for State Assembly to put AD-68 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Jessie Lopez has the endorsement of many groups, including Courage California, Chispa, OC Action, California Working Families Party, California Environmental Voters, Dolores Huerta Action Fund, and many labor unions. She has also received the endorsement of several elected leaders, including Orange County Supervisor Vincente Sarmiento, Rep. Derek Tran, Legislative Progressive Caucus Chair Alex Lee, and Santa Ana Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez.
Top issues: Housing and homelessness; economic opportunity and fair wages; public safety and accountability; investments in clean air, water, and green spaces; and improving the quality of life for families.
Governance and community leadership experience: Jessie Lopez has served as Santa Ana Councilmember since 2020, when she was elected with over 34% of the vote in a five-person race. In 2023, she defeated a bad-faith recall effort led by the Santa Ana Police Officers Association by 12 points, and won her 2024 re-election by 2 points. As a city councilmember, Lopez has championed a variety of progressive initiatives, including the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, the establishment of the Police Oversight Commission, the expansion of outreach services for unhoused people, investments in the city’s first Climate Action Plan, and improvement of local parks and infrastructure. She has secured $2.7 million in grants for vocational training programs, allocated $24 million for affordable housing, invested $1 million in improved lighting for safety in several neighborhoods, approved $3.5 million for Santiago Park renovations, and secured $300,000 for immigrant legal representation.
Other background: Councilmember Lopez is a lifelong resident of Santa Ana. Prior to her election to the city council, as a student Lopez worked to improve the resources available to survivors of sexual assault on campus and to make higher education more accessible to community members. Lopez also served as a community health worker to provide wellness support to low-income, disadvantaged members of her local community.
The Race
June 2 primary election results: David Penaloza (D) 33%, Jessie Lopez (D) 31%, Mayra Ruiz (R) 29%, and Shannon Wingfield (D) 7%. David Penaloza and Jessie Lopez will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Lopez’s campaign has raised $389,393 and is not funded by police, fossil fuel, real estate, or corporate PAC interests.
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Penaloza’s campaign has raised $814,116 and is funded by law enforcement, real estate, fossil fuel, and corporate donors.
The District
Counties in district: California’s 68th State Assembly District includes parts of Orange County.
Voter registration: 48% Democrat, 22% Republican, and 24% No Party Preference. Democrats typically hold this district.
District demographics: 56% Latino, 12% Asian, and 2% Black. This district is considered to be one of the strong Latino seats in the California State Assembly delegation.
Recent election results: AD-68 voted for Kamala Harris for president in 2024 by 22 points and Gavin Newsom for governor in 2022 by 22 points.
The Position
State assemblymembers represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the California State Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and statewide.
The California State Assembly has 80 districts. Each represents a population of at least 490,000 Californians. Representatives are elected to the Assembly for a two-year term. Every two years, all 80 seats are subject to election. Members are allowed to serve 12 years total across both the state Senate or the Assembly. Democrats currently hold a three-quarters supermajority of 60 seats in the California State Assembly, while Republicans hold 20 seats.
Courage California endorses Dr. Paula Swift for State Assembly to put AD-70 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Dr. Paula Swift has the endorsement of some groups, including Courage California, California Legislative Black Caucus, Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties, United Domestic Workers, Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund, and Orange County Young Democrats. She is also supported by State Controller Malia Cohen, Rep. Robert Garcia, State Senator Tom Umberg, Asm. Tina McKinnor, Asm. Alex Lee, and Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley.
Top issues: Community development, accessible health care, homeownership and housing, education, and supporting vulnerable neighbors.
Governance and community leadership experience: Dr.Swift is a business consultant, educator, and child advocate. She has a PhD in organizational change and leadership, and offers consulting services to local agencies and organizations to support their operational development. Dr. Swift has nearly twenty years of professional experience in serving foster youth and supporting children and families involved in the child welfare system, influenced by being a survivor of domestic violence and child loss.
Other background: Dr. Swift is a lifelong Californian. She attended Azuza Pacific University for her undergraduate degree, and obtained her master’s degree and PhD from the University of Southern California. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha.
The Race June 2 primary election results: Asm. Tri Ta (R - incumbent) 54% and Dr. Paula Swift (D) 46%. Tri Ta and Paula Swift will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Dr. Paula Swift’s campaign has raised $120,900 and is not funded by police, fossil fuel, real estate, or corporate PAC interests.
Candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Asm. Tri Ta’s campaign has raised $510.300 and is funded by police, fossil fuel, real estate, and corporate PAC interests.
The District Counties in district: California’s 70th State Assembly District includes parts of Orange County.
Voter registration: 36% Democrat, 34% Republican, and 25% No Party Preference. Democrats held this district until 2022, when Asm. Tri Ta won and flipped it from blue to red.
District demographics: 25% Latino, 40% Asian, and 2% Black.
Recent election results: AD-70 voted for Donald Trump for president in 2024 by three points and Brian Dahle for governor in 2022 by three points.
The Position State assemblymembers represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the California State Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and statewide.
The California State Assembly has 80 districts. Each represents a population of at least 490,000 Californians. Representatives are elected to the Assembly for a two-year term. Every two years, all 80 seats are subject to election. Members are allowed to serve 12 years total across both the state Senate or the Assembly. Democrats currently hold a three-quarters supermajority of 60 seats in the California State Assembly, while Republicans hold 20 seats.
Courage California endorses Dr. Paula Swift for State Assembly to put AD-70 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Dr. Paula Swift has the endorsement of some groups, including Courage California, California Legislative Black Caucus, Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties, United Domestic Workers, Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund, and Orange County Young Democrats. She is also supported by State Controller Malia Cohen, Rep. Robert Garcia, State Senator Tom Umberg, Asm. Tina McKinnor, Asm. Alex Lee, and Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley.
Top issues: Community development, accessible health care, homeownership and housing, education, and supporting vulnerable neighbors.
Governance and community leadership experience: Dr.Swift is a business consultant, educator, and child advocate. She has a PhD in organizational change and leadership, and offers consulting services to local agencies and organizations to support their operational development. Dr. Swift has nearly twenty years of professional experience in serving foster youth and supporting children and families involved in the child welfare system, influenced by being a survivor of domestic violence and child loss.
Other background: Dr. Swift is a lifelong Californian. She attended Azuza Pacific University for her undergraduate degree, and obtained her master’s degree and PhD from the University of Southern California. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha.
The Race June 2 primary election results: Asm. Tri Ta (R - incumbent) 54% and Dr. Paula Swift (D) 46%. Tri Ta and Paula Swift will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Dr. Paula Swift’s campaign has raised $120,900 and is not funded by police, fossil fuel, real estate, or corporate PAC interests.
Candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Asm. Tri Ta’s campaign has raised $510.300 and is funded by police, fossil fuel, real estate, and corporate PAC interests.
The District Counties in district: California’s 70th State Assembly District includes parts of Orange County.
Voter registration: 36% Democrat, 34% Republican, and 25% No Party Preference. Democrats held this district until 2022, when Asm. Tri Ta won and flipped it from blue to red.
District demographics: 25% Latino, 40% Asian, and 2% Black.
Recent election results: AD-70 voted for Donald Trump for president in 2024 by three points and Brian Dahle for governor in 2022 by three points.
The Position State assemblymembers represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the California State Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and statewide.
The California State Assembly has 80 districts. Each represents a population of at least 490,000 Californians. Representatives are elected to the Assembly for a two-year term. Every two years, all 80 seats are subject to election. Members are allowed to serve 12 years total across both the state Senate or the Assembly. Democrats currently hold a three-quarters supermajority of 60 seats in the California State Assembly, while Republicans hold 20 seats.
Courage California endorses Dr. Paula Swift for State Assembly to put AD-70 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Dr. Paula Swift has the endorsement of some groups, including Courage California, California Legislative Black Caucus, Planned Parenthood of Orange and San Bernardino Counties, United Domestic Workers, Center for Biological Diversity Action Fund, and Orange County Young Democrats. She is also supported by State Controller Malia Cohen, Rep. Robert Garcia, State Senator Tom Umberg, Asm. Tina McKinnor, Asm. Alex Lee, and Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley.
Top issues: Community development, accessible health care, homeownership and housing, education, and supporting vulnerable neighbors.
Governance and community leadership experience: Dr.Swift is a business consultant, educator, and child advocate. She has a PhD in organizational change and leadership, and offers consulting services to local agencies and organizations to support their operational development. Dr. Swift has nearly twenty years of professional experience in serving foster youth and supporting children and families involved in the child welfare system, influenced by being a survivor of domestic violence and child loss.
Other background: Dr. Swift is a lifelong Californian. She attended Azuza Pacific University for her undergraduate degree, and obtained her master’s degree and PhD from the University of Southern California. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha.
The Race June 2 primary election results: Asm. Tri Ta (R - incumbent) 54% and Dr. Paula Swift (D) 46%. Tri Ta and Paula Swift will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Dr. Paula Swift’s campaign has raised $120,900 and is not funded by police, fossil fuel, real estate, or corporate PAC interests.
Candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Asm. Tri Ta’s campaign has raised $510.300 and is funded by police, fossil fuel, real estate, and corporate PAC interests.
The District Counties in district: California’s 70th State Assembly District includes parts of Orange County.
Voter registration: 36% Democrat, 34% Republican, and 25% No Party Preference. Democrats held this district until 2022, when Asm. Tri Ta won and flipped it from blue to red.
District demographics: 25% Latino, 40% Asian, and 2% Black.
Recent election results: AD-70 voted for Donald Trump for president in 2024 by three points and Brian Dahle for governor in 2022 by three points.
The Position State assemblymembers represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the California State Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and statewide.
The California State Assembly has 80 districts. Each represents a population of at least 490,000 Californians. Representatives are elected to the Assembly for a two-year term. Every two years, all 80 seats are subject to election. Members are allowed to serve 12 years total across both the state Senate or the Assembly. Democrats currently hold a three-quarters supermajority of 60 seats in the California State Assembly, while Republicans hold 20 seats.
Courage California endorses Sean Frame for State Senate to put SD-6 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Frame has the endorsement of many groups, including Courage California, California Working Families Party, California Democratic Party, California Federation of Labor Unions, California School Employees Association, California Young Democrats, Wellstone Progressive Democrats of Sacramento, Sacramento Latino Democratic Club, Sacramento Homeless Union, and Planned Parenthood Advocates Mar Monte. He is also supported by Rep. Mike Thompson, Asm. Nick Schultz, Board of Equalization member Sally Lieber, and Citrus Heights Vice Mayor Porsche Middleton.
Top issues: Affordable housing, rent control, mental health services, and health care.
Governance and community leadership experience: Frame is a union leader with CSEA #480, delegate to the Sacramento Central Labor Council, a multimedia design specialist working with teachers and staff who work with students with disabilities and English language learners, and the owner of a digital media company he founded in 1991. He was elected to the local school board at his son’s school following a school shooting, supporting community healing and working to ensure housing, broadband, and language services for all students in his nine-year tenure on the board from 2011–2020. Frame was treasurer for Catalyst Democrats, Political Director of Wellstone Progressive Democrats of Sacramento County, and co-founder and chair of El Dorado Progressives. He has supported progressive candidates running for local school boards and college districts at the Six PAC (political action committee), which he founded in 2019.
Other background: Frame is from San Jose. He earned his BA from San Jose State University and a master’s from San Francisco State University. Frame watched his own father struggle with mental health issues and homelessness, and he has been a longtime supporter of housing affordability and wraparound crisis services.
The Race
June 2 primary election results: Sen. Roger Niello (R - incumbent) 56%, Sean Frame (D) 29%, and Sara Velasco (D) 15%. Roger Niello and Sean Frame will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidates’s fundraising and pledges: Frame’s campaign has raised $200,800 and is not funded by fossil fuel, real estate, law enforcement, or corporate contributions.
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Sen. Niello’s campaign has raised $1.8 million and is funded by the real estate industry, the fossil fuel industry, corporate PACs, and the police. His problematic donors include California Association of Highway Patrolmen, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, Sempre Energy, PG&E, Fox Corporation, Amazon, Valero, Google, Uber, and Walmart.
The District
Counties in district: California’s 6th State Senate District includes parts of Sacramento and Placer County.
Voter registration: 35% Democrat, 36% Republican, and 20% No Party Preference. Republicans typically hold this district.
District demographics: 13% Latino, 8% Asian, and 5% Black.
Recent election results: SD-6 voted for Joe Biden for president in 2020 by one point and Brian Dahle for governor in 2022 by ten points.
The Position
State senators represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the California State Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and statewide.
The California State Senate has 40 districts. Each represents a population of about 988,000 Californians. Representatives are elected to the Senate for a four-year term. Every two years, half of the Senate’s 40 seats are subject to election. Members are allowed to serve 12 years total across both the state Senate or the Assembly. Democrats currently hold a three-quarters supermajority of 30 seats in the California State Senate, while Republicans hold ten seats.
Courage California endorses Sean Frame for State Senate to put SD-6 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Frame has the endorsement of many groups, including Courage California, California Working Families Party, California Democratic Party, California Federation of Labor Unions, California School Employees Association, California Young Democrats, Wellstone Progressive Democrats of Sacramento, Sacramento Latino Democratic Club, Sacramento Homeless Union, and Planned Parenthood Advocates Mar Monte. He is also supported by Rep. Mike Thompson, Asm. Nick Schultz, Board of Equalization member Sally Lieber, and Citrus Heights Vice Mayor Porsche Middleton.
Top issues: Affordable housing, rent control, mental health services, and health care.
Governance and community leadership experience: Frame is a union leader with CSEA #480, delegate to the Sacramento Central Labor Council, a multimedia design specialist working with teachers and staff who work with students with disabilities and English language learners, and the owner of a digital media company he founded in 1991. He was elected to the local school board at his son’s school following a school shooting, supporting community healing and working to ensure housing, broadband, and language services for all students in his nine-year tenure on the board from 2011–2020. Frame was treasurer for Catalyst Democrats, Political Director of Wellstone Progressive Democrats of Sacramento County, and co-founder and chair of El Dorado Progressives. He has supported progressive candidates running for local school boards and college districts at the Six PAC (political action committee), which he founded in 2019.
Other background: Frame is from San Jose. He earned his BA from San Jose State University and a master’s from San Francisco State University. Frame watched his own father struggle with mental health issues and homelessness, and he has been a longtime supporter of housing affordability and wraparound crisis services.
The Race
June 2 primary election results: Sen. Roger Niello (R - incumbent) 56%, Sean Frame (D) 29%, and Sara Velasco (D) 15%. Roger Niello and Sean Frame will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidates’s fundraising and pledges: Frame’s campaign has raised $200,800 and is not funded by fossil fuel, real estate, law enforcement, or corporate contributions.
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Sen. Niello’s campaign has raised $1.8 million and is funded by the real estate industry, the fossil fuel industry, corporate PACs, and the police. His problematic donors include California Association of Highway Patrolmen, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, Sempre Energy, PG&E, Fox Corporation, Amazon, Valero, Google, Uber, and Walmart.
The District
Counties in district: California’s 6th State Senate District includes parts of Sacramento and Placer County.
Voter registration: 35% Democrat, 36% Republican, and 20% No Party Preference. Republicans typically hold this district.
District demographics: 13% Latino, 8% Asian, and 5% Black.
Recent election results: SD-6 voted for Joe Biden for president in 2020 by one point and Brian Dahle for governor in 2022 by ten points.
The Position
State senators represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the California State Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and statewide.
The California State Senate has 40 districts. Each represents a population of about 988,000 Californians. Representatives are elected to the Senate for a four-year term. Every two years, half of the Senate’s 40 seats are subject to election. Members are allowed to serve 12 years total across both the state Senate or the Assembly. Democrats currently hold a three-quarters supermajority of 30 seats in the California State Senate, while Republicans hold ten seats.
Courage California endorses Sean Frame for State Senate to put SD-6 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Frame has the endorsement of many groups, including Courage California, California Working Families Party, California Democratic Party, California Federation of Labor Unions, California School Employees Association, California Young Democrats, Wellstone Progressive Democrats of Sacramento, Sacramento Latino Democratic Club, Sacramento Homeless Union, and Planned Parenthood Advocates Mar Monte. He is also supported by Rep. Mike Thompson, Asm. Nick Schultz, Board of Equalization member Sally Lieber, and Citrus Heights Vice Mayor Porsche Middleton.
Top issues: Affordable housing, rent control, mental health services, and health care.
Governance and community leadership experience: Frame is a union leader with CSEA #480, delegate to the Sacramento Central Labor Council, a multimedia design specialist working with teachers and staff who work with students with disabilities and English language learners, and the owner of a digital media company he founded in 1991. He was elected to the local school board at his son’s school following a school shooting, supporting community healing and working to ensure housing, broadband, and language services for all students in his nine-year tenure on the board from 2011–2020. Frame was treasurer for Catalyst Democrats, Political Director of Wellstone Progressive Democrats of Sacramento County, and co-founder and chair of El Dorado Progressives. He has supported progressive candidates running for local school boards and college districts at the Six PAC (political action committee), which he founded in 2019.
Other background: Frame is from San Jose. He earned his BA from San Jose State University and a master’s from San Francisco State University. Frame watched his own father struggle with mental health issues and homelessness, and he has been a longtime supporter of housing affordability and wraparound crisis services.
The Race
June 2 primary election results: Sen. Roger Niello (R - incumbent) 56%, Sean Frame (D) 29%, and Sara Velasco (D) 15%. Roger Niello and Sean Frame will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidates’s fundraising and pledges: Frame’s campaign has raised $200,800 and is not funded by fossil fuel, real estate, law enforcement, or corporate contributions.
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Sen. Niello’s campaign has raised $1.8 million and is funded by the real estate industry, the fossil fuel industry, corporate PACs, and the police. His problematic donors include California Association of Highway Patrolmen, Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, Sempre Energy, PG&E, Fox Corporation, Amazon, Valero, Google, Uber, and Walmart.
The District
Counties in district: California’s 6th State Senate District includes parts of Sacramento and Placer County.
Voter registration: 35% Democrat, 36% Republican, and 20% No Party Preference. Republicans typically hold this district.
District demographics: 13% Latino, 8% Asian, and 5% Black.
Recent election results: SD-6 voted for Joe Biden for president in 2020 by one point and Brian Dahle for governor in 2022 by ten points.
The Position
State senators represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the California State Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and statewide.
The California State Senate has 40 districts. Each represents a population of about 988,000 Californians. Representatives are elected to the Senate for a four-year term. Every two years, half of the Senate’s 40 seats are subject to election. Members are allowed to serve 12 years total across both the state Senate or the Assembly. Democrats currently hold a three-quarters supermajority of 30 seats in the California State Senate, while Republicans hold ten seats.
Courage California endorses John Erickson for State Senate to put SD-24 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Erickson has the endorsement of many groups, including Courage California, California Working Families Party, Equality California, Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Action, National Organization for Women - Hollywood, HONOR PAC, and Stonewall Young Democrats, as well as labor unions like SEIU California, CA Federation of Teachers and CA Teachers Association, National Union of Healthcare Workers, Unite Here Local 11, and LiUNA! California State Council of Laborers.
Top issues: Protecting democracy, cost of living, fire protections, public safety, and housing.
Governance and community leadership experience: John Erickson is a longtime public servant, a West Hollywood City Council member, and current chief of staff at Alliance for a Better Community, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing equity for the Latino community. On the city council, he helped build additional affordable housing and create a homelessness program called WeHo Cares. He has been a longtime supporter of gender equality, previously working as the vice president of Public Affairs at Planned Parenthood California, serving on the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, and helping to organize the Los Angeles Women’s March.
Other background: Erickson is from Wisconsin. He earned his BA from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and a PhD from Claremont Graduate University.
The Race
June 2 primary election results: John Erickson (D) 21%, Brian Goldsmith (D) 18%, G. Rick Marshall (R) 18%, Kristina Irwin (R) 14%, Sion Roy (D) 14%, Mike Newhouse (D) 5%, Eric Alegria (D) 4%, Amaris Samara Dorder (D) 3%, Ellen Evans (D) 3%, and Zennon Ulyate-Crow (D) 1%. John Erickson and Brian Goldsmith will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Erickson’s campaign has raised $1 million and is not funded by the fossil fuel industry, the real estate industry, corporate PACs, or the police.
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Goldsmith’s campaign has raised $4.5 million and is funded by the real estate industry, corporate PAC, and police interests. His problematic donors include McDonald’s, Los Angeles Police Protective League, California Apartment Association, and California Association of Highway Patrolmen.
The District
Counties in district: California’s 24th State Senate District includes parts of Los Angeles County.
Voter registration: 49% Democrat, 21% Republican, and 23% No Party Preference. Democrats typically hold this district.
District demographics: 13% Latino, 16% Asian, and 5% Black.
Recent election results: SD-24 voted for Joe Biden for president in 2020 by 42 points and Gavin Newsom for governor in 2022 by 32 points.
The Position
State senators represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the California State Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and statewide.
The California State Senate has 40 districts. Each represents a population of about 988,000 Californians. Representatives are elected to the Senate for a four-year term. Every two years, half of the Senate’s 40 seats are subject to election. Members are allowed to serve 12 years total across both the state Senate or the Assembly. Democrats currently hold a three-quarters supermajority of 30 seats in the California State Senate, while Republicans hold ten seats.
Courage California endorses John Erickson for State Senate to put SD-24 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Erickson has the endorsement of many groups, including Courage California, California Working Families Party, Equality California, Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Action, National Organization for Women - Hollywood, HONOR PAC, and Stonewall Young Democrats, as well as labor unions like SEIU California, CA Federation of Teachers and CA Teachers Association, National Union of Healthcare Workers, Unite Here Local 11, and LiUNA! California State Council of Laborers.
Top issues: Protecting democracy, cost of living, fire protections, public safety, and housing.
Governance and community leadership experience: John Erickson is a longtime public servant, a West Hollywood City Council member, and current chief of staff at Alliance for a Better Community, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing equity for the Latino community. On the city council, he helped build additional affordable housing and create a homelessness program called WeHo Cares. He has been a longtime supporter of gender equality, previously working as the vice president of Public Affairs at Planned Parenthood California, serving on the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, and helping to organize the Los Angeles Women’s March.
Other background: Erickson is from Wisconsin. He earned his BA from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and a PhD from Claremont Graduate University.
The Race
June 2 primary election results: John Erickson (D) 21%, Brian Goldsmith (D) 18%, G. Rick Marshall (R) 18%, Kristina Irwin (R) 14%, Sion Roy (D) 14%, Mike Newhouse (D) 5%, Eric Alegria (D) 4%, Amaris Samara Dorder (D) 3%, Ellen Evans (D) 3%, and Zennon Ulyate-Crow (D) 1%. John Erickson and Brian Goldsmith will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Erickson’s campaign has raised $1 million and is not funded by the fossil fuel industry, the real estate industry, corporate PACs, or the police.
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Goldsmith’s campaign has raised $4.5 million and is funded by the real estate industry, corporate PAC, and police interests. His problematic donors include McDonald’s, Los Angeles Police Protective League, California Apartment Association, and California Association of Highway Patrolmen.
The District
Counties in district: California’s 24th State Senate District includes parts of Los Angeles County.
Voter registration: 49% Democrat, 21% Republican, and 23% No Party Preference. Democrats typically hold this district.
District demographics: 13% Latino, 16% Asian, and 5% Black.
Recent election results: SD-24 voted for Joe Biden for president in 2020 by 42 points and Gavin Newsom for governor in 2022 by 32 points.
The Position
State senators represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the California State Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and statewide.
The California State Senate has 40 districts. Each represents a population of about 988,000 Californians. Representatives are elected to the Senate for a four-year term. Every two years, half of the Senate’s 40 seats are subject to election. Members are allowed to serve 12 years total across both the state Senate or the Assembly. Democrats currently hold a three-quarters supermajority of 30 seats in the California State Senate, while Republicans hold ten seats.
Courage California endorses John Erickson for State Senate to put SD-24 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Erickson has the endorsement of many groups, including Courage California, California Working Families Party, Equality California, Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment Action, National Organization for Women - Hollywood, HONOR PAC, and Stonewall Young Democrats, as well as labor unions like SEIU California, CA Federation of Teachers and CA Teachers Association, National Union of Healthcare Workers, Unite Here Local 11, and LiUNA! California State Council of Laborers.
Top issues: Protecting democracy, cost of living, fire protections, public safety, and housing.
Governance and community leadership experience: John Erickson is a longtime public servant, a West Hollywood City Council member, and current chief of staff at Alliance for a Better Community, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing equity for the Latino community. On the city council, he helped build additional affordable housing and create a homelessness program called WeHo Cares. He has been a longtime supporter of gender equality, previously working as the vice president of Public Affairs at Planned Parenthood California, serving on the California Commission on the Status of Women and Girls, and helping to organize the Los Angeles Women’s March.
Other background: Erickson is from Wisconsin. He earned his BA from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and a PhD from Claremont Graduate University.
The Race
June 2 primary election results: John Erickson (D) 21%, Brian Goldsmith (D) 18%, G. Rick Marshall (R) 18%, Kristina Irwin (R) 14%, Sion Roy (D) 14%, Mike Newhouse (D) 5%, Eric Alegria (D) 4%, Amaris Samara Dorder (D) 3%, Ellen Evans (D) 3%, and Zennon Ulyate-Crow (D) 1%. John Erickson and Brian Goldsmith will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Erickson’s campaign has raised $1 million and is not funded by the fossil fuel industry, the real estate industry, corporate PACs, or the police.
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Goldsmith’s campaign has raised $4.5 million and is funded by the real estate industry, corporate PAC, and police interests. His problematic donors include McDonald’s, Los Angeles Police Protective League, California Apartment Association, and California Association of Highway Patrolmen.
The District
Counties in district: California’s 24th State Senate District includes parts of Los Angeles County.
Voter registration: 49% Democrat, 21% Republican, and 23% No Party Preference. Democrats typically hold this district.
District demographics: 13% Latino, 16% Asian, and 5% Black.
Recent election results: SD-24 voted for Joe Biden for president in 2020 by 42 points and Gavin Newsom for governor in 2022 by 32 points.
The Position
State senators represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the California State Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and statewide.
The California State Senate has 40 districts. Each represents a population of about 988,000 Californians. Representatives are elected to the Senate for a four-year term. Every two years, half of the Senate’s 40 seats are subject to election. Members are allowed to serve 12 years total across both the state Senate or the Assembly. Democrats currently hold a three-quarters supermajority of 30 seats in the California State Senate, while Republicans hold ten seats.
Courage California endorses Sarah Rascón for State Senate to put SD-26 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Rascón is endorsed by many groups, including Courage California, California Working Families Party, California Environmental Voters, National Union of Healthcare Workers, California Legislative Progressive Caucus, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles County Action Fund, Workers United Western States, Initiate Justice Action, La Defensa, and Project Super Bloom PAC. She also has the support of Senator Maria Elena Durazo, Asm. Patrick Ahrens, LA Community College District Board Member Nichelle Henderson, Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians Tribal President Rudy Ortega, Jr., and Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete.
Top issues: Advancing environmental and social justice, ensuring housing access and affordability, workforce development and career pathways, and small businesses and the entertainment industry.
Governance and community leadership experience: Rascón was director of County and Regional Affairs for Mayor Karen Bass, working with leaders from the Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles Community College District, LA Unified School District, and the City of Los Angeles to address homelessness, wildfire recovery, mental health, housing, traffic safety, and community parks. She previously served as deputy executive officer of Environmental Equity for the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, field representative for Asm. Jimmy Gomez, community development organizer for Northeast LA youth, and at the Southwest Voter Registration Project. Rascón was also on the East LA Area Planning Commission and the board of CicLAvia, and was a delegate for the California Democratic Party.
The Race
June 2 primary election results: Sara Hernandez (D) 31%, Sarah Rascón (D) 19%, Wendy Carrillo (D) 14%, Maebe Pudlo (D) 13%, Claudia Agraz (R) 8%, Juan Camacho (D) 8%, Sang Masog (R) 6%, and Paul Bowers (D) 1%. Sara Hernandez and Sarah Rascón will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Sarah Rascon has raised $205,000 and is not funded by the real estate industry, the fossil fuel industry, corporate PACs, or the police.
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Sara Hernandez’s campaign has raised $1 million and is not funded by fossil fuel, law enforcement, or corporate contributions.
The District
Counties in district: California’s 26th State Senate District includes parts of Los Angeles County.
Voter registration: 60% Democrat, 11% Republican, and 23% No Party Preference. Democrats typically hold this district.
District demographics: 50% Latino, 19% Asian, and 6% Black. This district is considered to be one of the strong Latino seats in the California State Senate delegation.
Recent election results: SD-26 voted for Joe Biden for president in 2020 by 65 points and Gavin Newsom for governor in 2022 by 66 points.
The Position
State senators represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the California State Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and statewide.
The California State Senate has 40 districts. Each represents a population of about 988,000 Californians. Representatives are elected to the Senate for a four-year term. Every two years, half of the Senate’s 40 seats are subject to election. Members are allowed to serve 12 years total across both the state Senate or the Assembly. Democrats currently hold a three-quarters supermajority of 30 seats in the California State Senate, while Republicans hold ten seats.
Courage California endorses Sarah Rascón for State Senate to put SD-26 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Rascón is endorsed by many groups, including Courage California, California Working Families Party, California Environmental Voters, National Union of Healthcare Workers, California Legislative Progressive Caucus, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles County Action Fund, Workers United Western States, Initiate Justice Action, La Defensa, and Project Super Bloom PAC. She also has the support of Senator Maria Elena Durazo, Asm. Patrick Ahrens, LA Community College District Board Member Nichelle Henderson, Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians Tribal President Rudy Ortega, Jr., and Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete.
Top issues: Advancing environmental and social justice, ensuring housing access and affordability, workforce development and career pathways, and small businesses and the entertainment industry.
Governance and community leadership experience: Rascón was director of County and Regional Affairs for Mayor Karen Bass, working with leaders from the Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles Community College District, LA Unified School District, and the City of Los Angeles to address homelessness, wildfire recovery, mental health, housing, traffic safety, and community parks. She previously served as deputy executive officer of Environmental Equity for the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, field representative for Asm. Jimmy Gomez, community development organizer for Northeast LA youth, and at the Southwest Voter Registration Project. Rascón was also on the East LA Area Planning Commission and the board of CicLAvia, and was a delegate for the California Democratic Party.
The Race
June 2 primary election results: Sara Hernandez (D) 31%, Sarah Rascón (D) 19%, Wendy Carrillo (D) 14%, Maebe Pudlo (D) 13%, Claudia Agraz (R) 8%, Juan Camacho (D) 8%, Sang Masog (R) 6%, and Paul Bowers (D) 1%. Sara Hernandez and Sarah Rascón will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Sarah Rascon has raised $205,000 and is not funded by the real estate industry, the fossil fuel industry, corporate PACs, or the police.
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Sara Hernandez’s campaign has raised $1 million and is not funded by fossil fuel, law enforcement, or corporate contributions.
The District
Counties in district: California’s 26th State Senate District includes parts of Los Angeles County.
Voter registration: 60% Democrat, 11% Republican, and 23% No Party Preference. Democrats typically hold this district.
District demographics: 50% Latino, 19% Asian, and 6% Black. This district is considered to be one of the strong Latino seats in the California State Senate delegation.
Recent election results: SD-26 voted for Joe Biden for president in 2020 by 65 points and Gavin Newsom for governor in 2022 by 66 points.
The Position
State senators represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the California State Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and statewide.
The California State Senate has 40 districts. Each represents a population of about 988,000 Californians. Representatives are elected to the Senate for a four-year term. Every two years, half of the Senate’s 40 seats are subject to election. Members are allowed to serve 12 years total across both the state Senate or the Assembly. Democrats currently hold a three-quarters supermajority of 30 seats in the California State Senate, while Republicans hold ten seats.
Courage California endorses Sarah Rascón for State Senate to put SD-26 on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Rascón is endorsed by many groups, including Courage California, California Working Families Party, California Environmental Voters, National Union of Healthcare Workers, California Legislative Progressive Caucus, Planned Parenthood Los Angeles County Action Fund, Workers United Western States, Initiate Justice Action, La Defensa, and Project Super Bloom PAC. She also has the support of Senator Maria Elena Durazo, Asm. Patrick Ahrens, LA Community College District Board Member Nichelle Henderson, Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians Tribal President Rudy Ortega, Jr., and Santa Monica Mayor Lana Negrete.
Top issues: Advancing environmental and social justice, ensuring housing access and affordability, workforce development and career pathways, and small businesses and the entertainment industry.
Governance and community leadership experience: Rascón was director of County and Regional Affairs for Mayor Karen Bass, working with leaders from the Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles Community College District, LA Unified School District, and the City of Los Angeles to address homelessness, wildfire recovery, mental health, housing, traffic safety, and community parks. She previously served as deputy executive officer of Environmental Equity for the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority, field representative for Asm. Jimmy Gomez, community development organizer for Northeast LA youth, and at the Southwest Voter Registration Project. Rascón was also on the East LA Area Planning Commission and the board of CicLAvia, and was a delegate for the California Democratic Party.
The Race
June 2 primary election results: Sara Hernandez (D) 31%, Sarah Rascón (D) 19%, Wendy Carrillo (D) 14%, Maebe Pudlo (D) 13%, Claudia Agraz (R) 8%, Juan Camacho (D) 8%, Sang Masog (R) 6%, and Paul Bowers (D) 1%. Sara Hernandez and Sarah Rascón will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Sarah Rascon has raised $205,000 and is not funded by the real estate industry, the fossil fuel industry, corporate PACs, or the police.
Opposing candidate’s fundraising and pledges: Sara Hernandez’s campaign has raised $1 million and is not funded by fossil fuel, law enforcement, or corporate contributions.
The District
Counties in district: California’s 26th State Senate District includes parts of Los Angeles County.
Voter registration: 60% Democrat, 11% Republican, and 23% No Party Preference. Democrats typically hold this district.
District demographics: 50% Latino, 19% Asian, and 6% Black. This district is considered to be one of the strong Latino seats in the California State Senate delegation.
Recent election results: SD-26 voted for Joe Biden for president in 2020 by 65 points and Gavin Newsom for governor in 2022 by 66 points.
The Position
State senators represent and advocate for the needs of their district constituents at the California State Capitol. They are responsible for creating, debating, and voting on legislation that addresses issues within their district and statewide.
The California State Senate has 40 districts. Each represents a population of about 988,000 Californians. Representatives are elected to the Senate for a four-year term. Every two years, half of the Senate’s 40 seats are subject to election. Members are allowed to serve 12 years total across both the state Senate or the Assembly. Democrats currently hold a three-quarters supermajority of 30 seats in the California State Senate, while Republicans hold ten seats.
Courage California endorses Attorney General Rob Bonta for re-election to keep California on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Attorney General Rob Bonta has the endorsement of many groups in the state, including Courage California, Smart Justice California, California Environmental Voters, Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, Equality California, Sierra Club, Teamsters California, and many other labor unions. He has also received the endorsement of Dolores Huerta and many elected officials, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, Sen. Adam Schiff, Sen. Alex Padilla, most members of the Democratic California House delegation, and many state legislators.
Top issues: Protecting California’s federal funding, fighting organized crime, access to reproductive health care, and maintaining safety and affordability for Californians.
Priority policies: This year, Attorney General Bonta’s priorities for California have focused on efforts to fight the Trump administration’s policies, including blocking an executive order to restrict mail voting, protecting access to gender-affirming care, opposing mandatory immigration detention without due process, and challenging HUD-funding restrictions. His office has also worked to improve the use of sexual assault evidence kits, increase accountability for Big Oil, and block corporate mergers. His office recently brought charges against a fraud ring responsible for $267 million in hospice fraud in Los Angeles, secured significant prison sentences for child sex abusers, and supported litigation that eventually led to the Trump administration dropping their appeals in cases related to rescinding funding from state energy and HUD programs.
Governance and community leadership experience: Attorney General Bonta was first elected to the State Assembly in 2012 and served as a consistent progressive champion for nine years. In 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom appointed him as state attorney general after the seat was vacated by Xavier Becerra upon his confirmation to serve in the Biden administration. Bonta won a full term in the general election in 2022 after defeating his Republican challenger by 18 points.
During his time in the State Assembly, Attorney General Bonta was an effective legislator who worked on bills related to climate protections, criminal justice and prison reform, immigrant rights, and housing protections. Bonta scored a lifetime score of 98 out of 100 on Courage Score, our annual analysis of legislators’ progressive voting records. Based on our Courage Score analysis, he supported the most progressive bills that made it to a vote and earned the Courage Score All-Star designation three times. Prior to his election to the State Assembly, Attorney General Bonta served as a deputy city attorney for both the City and County of San Francisco, as an elected member of the Alameda Health Care District Board of Directors, as board president for the Social Service Human Relations board, as board president for Alternatives in Action, and as chair of the Economic Development Commission. He is a longtime activist in the ongoing fight for racial, economic, and social justice.
Other background: Attorney General Rob Bonta, a civil rights attorney, is from Alameda, CA. He is the son of farmworkers who provided leadership to the labor movement and is the first Filipino American to serve as California’s attorney general.
The Race June 2 primary election results: Attorney General Rob Bonta (D - incumbent) 57%, Michael Gates (R) 38%, and Marjorie Mikels (GRN) 5%. Rob Bonta and Michael Gates will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Attorney General Rob Bonta’s campaign has raised $8.2 million as of August 2026. He is not funded by fossil fuel or police interests.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Michael Gates’s campaign has raised $1.4 million as of August 2026, and is not funded by fossil fuel or corporate PAC interests.
The District State: California is the most populous state in the United States, and includes 58 counties and 40 million residents.
Voter registration: Of the 23 million registered voters in the state, 45% are Democrat, 25% are Republican, and 23% have no party preference. Democrats have held the governor’s seat since 2011.
District demographics: 41% Latino, 17% Asian, and 6% Black.
Recent election results: California voted for Kamala Harris for president in 2024 by 20 points and Gavin Newsom for governor in 2022 by 18 points.
The Position The state attorney general acts as the lead attorney and law-enforcement official for the state of California and has oversight of over 4,500 state-employed district attorneys, investigators, police officers, and administrators. The attorney general executes a variety of responsibilities in the state, including representing the people of California in criminal and civil matters in court, coordinating statewide law-enforcement efforts, providing legal counsel to state agencies, and managing special projects to protect the rights of Californians. California has 58 elected district attorneys who report to the attorney general, one for every county in the state. The attorney general is elected for a four-year term and may serve a maximum of two terms in office. This office has traditionally been held by Democrats.
Courage California endorses Attorney General Rob Bonta for re-election to keep California on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Attorney General Rob Bonta has the endorsement of many groups in the state, including Courage California, Smart Justice California, California Environmental Voters, Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, Equality California, Sierra Club, Teamsters California, and many other labor unions. He has also received the endorsement of Dolores Huerta and many elected officials, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, Sen. Adam Schiff, Sen. Alex Padilla, most members of the Democratic California House delegation, and many state legislators.
Top issues: Protecting California’s federal funding, fighting organized crime, access to reproductive health care, and maintaining safety and affordability for Californians.
Priority policies: This year, Attorney General Bonta’s priorities for California have focused on efforts to fight the Trump administration’s policies, including blocking an executive order to restrict mail voting, protecting access to gender-affirming care, opposing mandatory immigration detention without due process, and challenging HUD-funding restrictions. His office has also worked to improve the use of sexual assault evidence kits, increase accountability for Big Oil, and block corporate mergers. His office recently brought charges against a fraud ring responsible for $267 million in hospice fraud in Los Angeles, secured significant prison sentences for child sex abusers, and supported litigation that eventually led to the Trump administration dropping their appeals in cases related to rescinding funding from state energy and HUD programs.
Governance and community leadership experience: Attorney General Bonta was first elected to the State Assembly in 2012 and served as a consistent progressive champion for nine years. In 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom appointed him as state attorney general after the seat was vacated by Xavier Becerra upon his confirmation to serve in the Biden administration. Bonta won a full term in the general election in 2022 after defeating his Republican challenger by 18 points.
During his time in the State Assembly, Attorney General Bonta was an effective legislator who worked on bills related to climate protections, criminal justice and prison reform, immigrant rights, and housing protections. Bonta scored a lifetime score of 98 out of 100 on Courage Score, our annual analysis of legislators’ progressive voting records. Based on our Courage Score analysis, he supported the most progressive bills that made it to a vote and earned the Courage Score All-Star designation three times. Prior to his election to the State Assembly, Attorney General Bonta served as a deputy city attorney for both the City and County of San Francisco, as an elected member of the Alameda Health Care District Board of Directors, as board president for the Social Service Human Relations board, as board president for Alternatives in Action, and as chair of the Economic Development Commission. He is a longtime activist in the ongoing fight for racial, economic, and social justice.
Other background: Attorney General Rob Bonta, a civil rights attorney, is from Alameda, CA. He is the son of farmworkers who provided leadership to the labor movement and is the first Filipino American to serve as California’s attorney general.
The Race June 2 primary election results: Attorney General Rob Bonta (D - incumbent) 57%, Michael Gates (R) 38%, and Marjorie Mikels (GRN) 5%. Rob Bonta and Michael Gates will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Attorney General Rob Bonta’s campaign has raised $8.2 million as of August 2026. He is not funded by fossil fuel or police interests.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Michael Gates’s campaign has raised $1.4 million as of August 2026, and is not funded by fossil fuel or corporate PAC interests.
The District State: California is the most populous state in the United States, and includes 58 counties and 40 million residents.
Voter registration: Of the 23 million registered voters in the state, 45% are Democrat, 25% are Republican, and 23% have no party preference. Democrats have held the governor’s seat since 2011.
District demographics: 41% Latino, 17% Asian, and 6% Black.
Recent election results: California voted for Kamala Harris for president in 2024 by 20 points and Gavin Newsom for governor in 2022 by 18 points.
The Position The state attorney general acts as the lead attorney and law-enforcement official for the state of California and has oversight of over 4,500 state-employed district attorneys, investigators, police officers, and administrators. The attorney general executes a variety of responsibilities in the state, including representing the people of California in criminal and civil matters in court, coordinating statewide law-enforcement efforts, providing legal counsel to state agencies, and managing special projects to protect the rights of Californians. California has 58 elected district attorneys who report to the attorney general, one for every county in the state. The attorney general is elected for a four-year term and may serve a maximum of two terms in office. This office has traditionally been held by Democrats.
Courage California endorses Attorney General Rob Bonta for re-election to keep California on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Attorney General Rob Bonta has the endorsement of many groups in the state, including Courage California, Smart Justice California, California Environmental Voters, Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, Equality California, Sierra Club, Teamsters California, and many other labor unions. He has also received the endorsement of Dolores Huerta and many elected officials, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, Sen. Adam Schiff, Sen. Alex Padilla, most members of the Democratic California House delegation, and many state legislators.
Top issues: Protecting California’s federal funding, fighting organized crime, access to reproductive health care, and maintaining safety and affordability for Californians.
Priority policies: This year, Attorney General Bonta’s priorities for California have focused on efforts to fight the Trump administration’s policies, including blocking an executive order to restrict mail voting, protecting access to gender-affirming care, opposing mandatory immigration detention without due process, and challenging HUD-funding restrictions. His office has also worked to improve the use of sexual assault evidence kits, increase accountability for Big Oil, and block corporate mergers. His office recently brought charges against a fraud ring responsible for $267 million in hospice fraud in Los Angeles, secured significant prison sentences for child sex abusers, and supported litigation that eventually led to the Trump administration dropping their appeals in cases related to rescinding funding from state energy and HUD programs.
Governance and community leadership experience: Attorney General Bonta was first elected to the State Assembly in 2012 and served as a consistent progressive champion for nine years. In 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom appointed him as state attorney general after the seat was vacated by Xavier Becerra upon his confirmation to serve in the Biden administration. Bonta won a full term in the general election in 2022 after defeating his Republican challenger by 18 points.
During his time in the State Assembly, Attorney General Bonta was an effective legislator who worked on bills related to climate protections, criminal justice and prison reform, immigrant rights, and housing protections. Bonta scored a lifetime score of 98 out of 100 on Courage Score, our annual analysis of legislators’ progressive voting records. Based on our Courage Score analysis, he supported the most progressive bills that made it to a vote and earned the Courage Score All-Star designation three times. Prior to his election to the State Assembly, Attorney General Bonta served as a deputy city attorney for both the City and County of San Francisco, as an elected member of the Alameda Health Care District Board of Directors, as board president for the Social Service Human Relations board, as board president for Alternatives in Action, and as chair of the Economic Development Commission. He is a longtime activist in the ongoing fight for racial, economic, and social justice.
Other background: Attorney General Rob Bonta, a civil rights attorney, is from Alameda, CA. He is the son of farmworkers who provided leadership to the labor movement and is the first Filipino American to serve as California’s attorney general.
The Race June 2 primary election results: Attorney General Rob Bonta (D - incumbent) 57%, Michael Gates (R) 38%, and Marjorie Mikels (GRN) 5%. Rob Bonta and Michael Gates will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Attorney General Rob Bonta’s campaign has raised $8.2 million as of August 2026. He is not funded by fossil fuel or police interests.
Candidate fundraising and pledges: Michael Gates’s campaign has raised $1.4 million as of August 2026, and is not funded by fossil fuel or corporate PAC interests.
The District State: California is the most populous state in the United States, and includes 58 counties and 40 million residents.
Voter registration: Of the 23 million registered voters in the state, 45% are Democrat, 25% are Republican, and 23% have no party preference. Democrats have held the governor’s seat since 2011.
District demographics: 41% Latino, 17% Asian, and 6% Black.
Recent election results: California voted for Kamala Harris for president in 2024 by 20 points and Gavin Newsom for governor in 2022 by 18 points.
The Position The state attorney general acts as the lead attorney and law-enforcement official for the state of California and has oversight of over 4,500 state-employed district attorneys, investigators, police officers, and administrators. The attorney general executes a variety of responsibilities in the state, including representing the people of California in criminal and civil matters in court, coordinating statewide law-enforcement efforts, providing legal counsel to state agencies, and managing special projects to protect the rights of Californians. California has 58 elected district attorneys who report to the attorney general, one for every county in the state. The attorney general is elected for a four-year term and may serve a maximum of two terms in office. This office has traditionally been held by Democrats.
Courage California endorses Marissa Roy for City Attorney to put Los Angeles on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Marissa Roy has the endorsement of many groups, including Courage California, California Working Families Party, Ground Game LA, LA Forward, California Women’s List, Asian Democrats of LA County, Stonewall Democratic Club, ACCE Action, Initiate Justice Action, LA League of Conservation Voters, National Union of Healthcare Workers, Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, United Teachers Los Angeles, and several other labor unions and Democratic clubs. She is also supported by many elected officials, such as Attorney General Rob Bonta, Asm. Tina McKinnor, LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis, Sen. Caroline Menjivar, Asm. Sade Elhawary, Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, LA City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, and San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu.
Top issues: Protecting workers’ rights, tenants’ rights, our environment, and consumers; fighting Trump; addressing housing and the homeless; building community safety; and saving taxpayer dollars.
Governance and community leadership experience: Roy is a deputy attorney general for the California Department of Justice. She previously worked in the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office — inspired by the office’s lawsuit to overturn Proposition 8, which would have banned marriage equality — and as outside counsel for the County of Los Angeles. Throughout her public-interest law career, she has worked to protect working families, renters, and immigrants, including recovering stolen wages for workers, protecting sanctuary cities, defending DACA recipients, fighting the inhumane treatment of immigrants seeking asylum, representing tenants who were wrongfully evicted, and suing Big Tech companies that threaten public health and safety. Roy was president of California Women’s List from 2021–2024, supporting progressive women, especially women of color, running for office.
Other background: Roy is a lifelong Angeleno.
The Race June 2 primary election results: Marissa Roy 43%, John McKinney 29%, Hydee Feldstein Soto (Incumbent) 18%, and Aida Ashouri 10%. Roy and McKinney will contend in a run-off in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising: Roy has raised $375,000, and is running a corporate-free campaign.
Opponent fundraising: McKinney has raised $311,000, including significant campaign contributions from corporate PACs connected to Airbnb.
The District City: Los Angeles is Los Angeles County’s most populous city, with 3.9 million residents.
District demographics: As of 2024, Los Angeles had a demographic breakdown of 47% Latino, 12% Asian, and 8% Black.
Recent election results: Los Angeles County, which includes the city of Los Angeles, voted for Kamala Harris for president in 2024 by 33 points and for Gavin Newsom for governor in 2022 by 36 points.
The Position The Los Angeles city attorney is the city’s general counsel and serves as the legal advisor to the mayor, city council, and the board, departments, and other entities that make up the city. They prepare and sign off on all city contracts, interpret federal, state, county, and municipal laws for the city, draft city ordinances, and are responsible for the implementation and enforcement of all laws in the city. The city attorney defends the city in civil litigation, and oversees the prosecution of misdemeanors and the administration of criminal justice, including alternatives to incarceration. They manage a team of nearly 1,000 legal professionals and five branches: municipal, civil litigation, criminal, real estate, and public rights.
The Los Angeles city attorney is elected to serve four-year terms and is limited to serving two terms.
Courage California endorses Marissa Roy for City Attorney to put Los Angeles on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Marissa Roy has the endorsement of many groups, including Courage California, California Working Families Party, Ground Game LA, LA Forward, California Women’s List, Asian Democrats of LA County, Stonewall Democratic Club, ACCE Action, Initiate Justice Action, LA League of Conservation Voters, National Union of Healthcare Workers, Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, United Teachers Los Angeles, and several other labor unions and Democratic clubs. She is also supported by many elected officials, such as Attorney General Rob Bonta, Asm. Tina McKinnor, LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis, Sen. Caroline Menjivar, Asm. Sade Elhawary, Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, LA City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, and San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu.
Top issues: Protecting workers’ rights, tenants’ rights, our environment, and consumers; fighting Trump; addressing housing and the homeless; building community safety; and saving taxpayer dollars.
Governance and community leadership experience: Roy is a deputy attorney general for the California Department of Justice. She previously worked in the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office — inspired by the office’s lawsuit to overturn Proposition 8, which would have banned marriage equality — and as outside counsel for the County of Los Angeles. Throughout her public-interest law career, she has worked to protect working families, renters, and immigrants, including recovering stolen wages for workers, protecting sanctuary cities, defending DACA recipients, fighting the inhumane treatment of immigrants seeking asylum, representing tenants who were wrongfully evicted, and suing Big Tech companies that threaten public health and safety. Roy was president of California Women’s List from 2021–2024, supporting progressive women, especially women of color, running for office.
Other background: Roy is a lifelong Angeleno.
The Race June 2 primary election results: Marissa Roy 43%, John McKinney 29%, Hydee Feldstein Soto (Incumbent) 18%, and Aida Ashouri 10%. Roy and McKinney will contend in a run-off in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising: Roy has raised $375,000, and is running a corporate-free campaign.
Opponent fundraising: McKinney has raised $311,000, including significant campaign contributions from corporate PACs connected to Airbnb.
The District City: Los Angeles is Los Angeles County’s most populous city, with 3.9 million residents.
District demographics: As of 2024, Los Angeles had a demographic breakdown of 47% Latino, 12% Asian, and 8% Black.
Recent election results: Los Angeles County, which includes the city of Los Angeles, voted for Kamala Harris for president in 2024 by 33 points and for Gavin Newsom for governor in 2022 by 36 points.
The Position The Los Angeles city attorney is the city’s general counsel and serves as the legal advisor to the mayor, city council, and the board, departments, and other entities that make up the city. They prepare and sign off on all city contracts, interpret federal, state, county, and municipal laws for the city, draft city ordinances, and are responsible for the implementation and enforcement of all laws in the city. The city attorney defends the city in civil litigation, and oversees the prosecution of misdemeanors and the administration of criminal justice, including alternatives to incarceration. They manage a team of nearly 1,000 legal professionals and five branches: municipal, civil litigation, criminal, real estate, and public rights.
The Los Angeles city attorney is elected to serve four-year terms and is limited to serving two terms.
Courage California endorses Marissa Roy for City Attorney to put Los Angeles on the right track for progress.
Progressive endorsements: Marissa Roy has the endorsement of many groups, including Courage California, California Working Families Party, Ground Game LA, LA Forward, California Women’s List, Asian Democrats of LA County, Stonewall Democratic Club, ACCE Action, Initiate Justice Action, LA League of Conservation Voters, National Union of Healthcare Workers, Los Angeles County Federation of Labor, United Teachers Los Angeles, and several other labor unions and Democratic clubs. She is also supported by many elected officials, such as Attorney General Rob Bonta, Asm. Tina McKinnor, LA County Supervisor Hilda Solis, Sen. Caroline Menjivar, Asm. Sade Elhawary, Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, LA City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, and San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu.
Top issues: Protecting workers’ rights, tenants’ rights, our environment, and consumers; fighting Trump; addressing housing and the homeless; building community safety; and saving taxpayer dollars.
Governance and community leadership experience: Roy is a deputy attorney general for the California Department of Justice. She previously worked in the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office — inspired by the office’s lawsuit to overturn Proposition 8, which would have banned marriage equality — and as outside counsel for the County of Los Angeles. Throughout her public-interest law career, she has worked to protect working families, renters, and immigrants, including recovering stolen wages for workers, protecting sanctuary cities, defending DACA recipients, fighting the inhumane treatment of immigrants seeking asylum, representing tenants who were wrongfully evicted, and suing Big Tech companies that threaten public health and safety. Roy was president of California Women’s List from 2021–2024, supporting progressive women, especially women of color, running for office.
Other background: Roy is a lifelong Angeleno.
The Race June 2 primary election results: Marissa Roy 43%, John McKinney 29%, Hydee Feldstein Soto (Incumbent) 18%, and Aida Ashouri 10%. Roy and McKinney will contend in a run-off in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising: Roy has raised $375,000, and is running a corporate-free campaign.
Opponent fundraising: McKinney has raised $311,000, including significant campaign contributions from corporate PACs connected to Airbnb.
The District City: Los Angeles is Los Angeles County’s most populous city, with 3.9 million residents.
District demographics: As of 2024, Los Angeles had a demographic breakdown of 47% Latino, 12% Asian, and 8% Black.
Recent election results: Los Angeles County, which includes the city of Los Angeles, voted for Kamala Harris for president in 2024 by 33 points and for Gavin Newsom for governor in 2022 by 36 points.
The Position The Los Angeles city attorney is the city’s general counsel and serves as the legal advisor to the mayor, city council, and the board, departments, and other entities that make up the city. They prepare and sign off on all city contracts, interpret federal, state, county, and municipal laws for the city, draft city ordinances, and are responsible for the implementation and enforcement of all laws in the city. The city attorney defends the city in civil litigation, and oversees the prosecution of misdemeanors and the administration of criminal justice, including alternatives to incarceration. They manage a team of nearly 1,000 legal professionals and five branches: municipal, civil litigation, criminal, real estate, and public rights.
The Los Angeles city attorney is elected to serve four-year terms and is limited to serving two terms.
Courage California endorses Estuardo Mazariegos for City Council to keep Los Angeles on the right track for progress.
Estuardo Mazariegos is a longtime community organizer, currently serving as co-director of the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE). He has led the fight for the Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance and the Resident Protection Ordinance, and helped pass Measure ULA. Prior to working at ACCE, Mazariegos worked at the Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE). His top priorities include delivering the basics and fixing what’s broken; increasing housing affordability and tenant protections; reinvesting in our local economy; addressing homelessness by housing people with care and dignity; a greener, cleaner, and more resilient South Central; creating safe neighborhoods; and affordable mass transit and safe streets. Mazareigos is endorsed by several groups, including Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters, Nation Union of Healthcare Workers, United Teachers Los Angeles, California Working Families Party, Democratic Socialists of America-Los Angeles, and Initiate Justice Action. He is also supported by several elected leaders, like LA City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, LAUSD Board Member Karla Griego, LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia, and former LA City Councilmember Mike Bonin.
The Race June 2 primary election results: Jose Ugarte 39%, Estuardo Mazariegos 26%, Jorge Nuño 11%, Elmer Roldan 10%, Martha Sanchez 9%, Jorge Hernandez Rosas 5%, and Chris Martin 1%. Jose Ugarte and Estuardo Mazariegos will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising: Mazariegos has raised $119,000, and has pledged to run a 100% clean-money campaign with contributions only from small-dollar donors and not from corporate PACs, real estate developers, or police associations.
Opponent fundraising: Ugarte has raised $134,000.
The Position Los Angeles City is governed by a fifteen-person city council. A city council is responsible for establishing policy, passing local laws (called ordinances), voting on budget appropriations, and developing an overall vision for the city.
Courage California endorses Estuardo Mazariegos for City Council to keep Los Angeles on the right track for progress.
Estuardo Mazariegos is a longtime community organizer, currently serving as co-director of the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE). He has led the fight for the Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance and the Resident Protection Ordinance, and helped pass Measure ULA. Prior to working at ACCE, Mazariegos worked at the Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE). His top priorities include delivering the basics and fixing what’s broken; increasing housing affordability and tenant protections; reinvesting in our local economy; addressing homelessness by housing people with care and dignity; a greener, cleaner, and more resilient South Central; creating safe neighborhoods; and affordable mass transit and safe streets. Mazareigos is endorsed by several groups, including Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters, Nation Union of Healthcare Workers, United Teachers Los Angeles, California Working Families Party, Democratic Socialists of America-Los Angeles, and Initiate Justice Action. He is also supported by several elected leaders, like LA City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, LAUSD Board Member Karla Griego, LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia, and former LA City Councilmember Mike Bonin.
The Race June 2 primary election results: Jose Ugarte 39%, Estuardo Mazariegos 26%, Jorge Nuño 11%, Elmer Roldan 10%, Martha Sanchez 9%, Jorge Hernandez Rosas 5%, and Chris Martin 1%. Jose Ugarte and Estuardo Mazariegos will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising: Mazariegos has raised $119,000, and has pledged to run a 100% clean-money campaign with contributions only from small-dollar donors and not from corporate PACs, real estate developers, or police associations.
Opponent fundraising: Ugarte has raised $134,000.
The Position Los Angeles City is governed by a fifteen-person city council. A city council is responsible for establishing policy, passing local laws (called ordinances), voting on budget appropriations, and developing an overall vision for the city.
Courage California endorses Estuardo Mazariegos for City Council to keep Los Angeles on the right track for progress.
Estuardo Mazariegos is a longtime community organizer, currently serving as co-director of the Alliance of Californians for Community Empowerment (ACCE). He has led the fight for the Tenant Anti-Harassment Ordinance and the Resident Protection Ordinance, and helped pass Measure ULA. Prior to working at ACCE, Mazariegos worked at the Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE). His top priorities include delivering the basics and fixing what’s broken; increasing housing affordability and tenant protections; reinvesting in our local economy; addressing homelessness by housing people with care and dignity; a greener, cleaner, and more resilient South Central; creating safe neighborhoods; and affordable mass transit and safe streets. Mazareigos is endorsed by several groups, including Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters, Nation Union of Healthcare Workers, United Teachers Los Angeles, California Working Families Party, Democratic Socialists of America-Los Angeles, and Initiate Justice Action. He is also supported by several elected leaders, like LA City Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, LAUSD Board Member Karla Griego, LA City Controller Kenneth Mejia, and former LA City Councilmember Mike Bonin.
The Race June 2 primary election results: Jose Ugarte 39%, Estuardo Mazariegos 26%, Jorge Nuño 11%, Elmer Roldan 10%, Martha Sanchez 9%, Jorge Hernandez Rosas 5%, and Chris Martin 1%. Jose Ugarte and Estuardo Mazariegos will contend in the November 3 general election.
Candidate fundraising: Mazariegos has raised $119,000, and has pledged to run a 100% clean-money campaign with contributions only from small-dollar donors and not from corporate PACs, real estate developers, or police associations.
Opponent fundraising: Ugarte has raised $134,000.
The Position Los Angeles City is governed by a fifteen-person city council. A city council is responsible for establishing policy, passing local laws (called ordinances), voting on budget appropriations, and developing an overall vision for the city.
