2026 Voter Guide

Party: Democrat Occupation: Attorney Relevant Experience: US Secretary of Health and Human Services under President Biden (2021-2025) California Attorney General (2017-2021) Congressmember for 12 terms (1993-2017) Personal Information: Son of Mexican-American immigrants Age: 68 Earned his Juris Doctorate from Stanford Law School Website: https://www.xavierbecerra2026.com/ Instagram X TikTok

Party: Republican Occupation: Small Business Owner Relevant Experience: Director of strategy for the UK Prime Minister David Cameron (2010-2012) TV and podcast host Founded multiple businesses, including consulting firm and a restaurant Personal Information: Age: 56 Born in London, England, moved to California in 2012, became a U.S. citizen in 2021. Former advertising executive Website:

Party: Democrat Occupation: State Treasurer / CPA Relevant Experience: California State Treasurer (2018-2026) Member of the California Board of Equalization (2014–2018) Member of the State Assembly (2006-2012) Personal Information: Licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in California since 1992 First woman of color and the first woman Certified Public Accountant (CPA) elected to State Treasurer Holds

Party: Republican Occupation: Educator/Businesswoman Relevant Experience: Former California State Assemblymember (1998-2001) Former California State Senator (2001-2010) Served as Chair of both the Education Committee and the Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Subcommittee on Education Personal Information: First woman to serve as Senate Majority Leader in California history Earned a PhD in Psychology from the University

Party: Republican Occupation: Orange County Supervisor Relevant Experience: Orange County Supervisor since 2019, reelected in 2020 and 2024 Served in the California State Assembly (2010-2016) Mayor of Irvine (2016-2019) Personal Information: Born in Pittsburgh, moved to California when he was 12 Began his legal career as a business lawyer in 1987 Earned his BA at

Party: Democrat Occupation: California Attorney General Relevant Experience: Served as California Attorney General since 2021 Former member of the State Assembly (2012-2021) Served as Deputy City Attorney for the city and county of San Francisco (2003-2012) Personal Information: Born in Quezon City, Philippines; family emigrated to California as an infant First person of Filipino descent

Party: Republican Occupation: Deputy United States Attorney Relevant Experience: Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Civil Rights Division of the DOJ (2025) City Attorney of Huntington Beach (2014-2025) As City Attorney, Gates created Huntington Beach’s first local criminal prosecutor program Personal Information: Lifelong Californian Earned a bachelor’s degree from Pepperdine University and a law degree from

Party: Democrat Occupation: Emergency Physician / Congressman Relevant Experience: Coachella Valley’s Congressman since 2012 Worked as an emergency room doctor at Eisenhower Health until he was elected to Congress Serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee Personal Information: Age: 53 Born in Zacatecas, Mexico, moved to Coachella as a baby Graduated from UCLA and Harvard

Party: Republican Occupation: Mayor Pro Tem of Hemet Relevant Experience: Hemet City Councilmember (2024-) Small business owner Held leadership roles in his local Elks Lodge and American Legion post Personal Information: Hemet resident since 2005 Marine Veteran, honorably discharged as a Sergeant Built a successful career in computer networking services Website: https://joemalesforca.com/ Facebook Instagram X

Party: Republican Occupation: San Diego County Supervisor Relevant Experience: San Diego County Supervisor (2019-) Mayor of San Marcos (2006-2018) Endorsed by President Donald Trump Personal Information: US Navy veteran Delta Airlines pilot for 33 years (1986-2020) Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from San Diego State University Website: https://www.desmondforcongress.com/

Party: Democrat Occupation: Councilwoman / Health Advocate Relevant Experience: San Diego Councilwoman (2020-) Former civil prosecutor in the San Diego City Attorney’s Office Former Obama Administration workers’ rights attorney Personal Information: Grew up in North San Diego County Spent two years as a Peace Corps counselor in Botswana during the AIDS epidemic Graduate of UC Berkeley and

Party: Republican Occupation: Assemblymember / Father Relevant Experience: State Assemblymember (2024- Small business owner of three different companies and community service leader 21-year career in the United States Marine Corps Personal Information: First-generation American Indio resident Graduate of National University; Received a master’s degree in theological studies at Gateway Seminar Website: https://www.gonzalez4assembly.com/ Facebook Instagram X

Party: Democrat Occupation: Mayor / Nurse Relevant Experience: Imperial City Councilmember / Mayor (2022-) Board member for ARC of Imperial Valley President of MANA de Imperial Valley Personal Information: Lifelong resident of Imperial County Employed as a Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner at Imperial Cardiac Center Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the University of Arizona Website: https://www.idaforassembly.com/

Party: Republican Occupation: Member of the State Assembly Relevant Experience: State Assemblyman (2022-) Serves on several key committees, including Budget, Economic Development, Growth and Household Impact, Governmental Organization, Insurance, and Utilities and Energy Served as district coordinator to a local lawmaker, to former Assemblymember Chad Mayes (2014-2022) Personal Information: Born in San Jose 10+ year

Party: Democrat Occupation: Civil Servant / Mom Relevant Experience: Indio City Employee since 2005 District Delegate for California Assembly District 47 Served as the Chapter President of SEIU 721 at the City of Indio Personal Information: Born and raised in Iran, US resident since 2002 Became naturalized US citizen in 2008 Worked at the American