Los Angeles County, California

California Senate District 34

2 candidates are tracked for California Senate District 34 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Avelino Valencia and Rhonda Shader. Candidate information follows official Los Angeles County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Avelino Valencia (Democratic) and Rhonda Shader (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Sen. Thomas Umberg (Democratic), the sitting member per the Legislature's roster, is not on the November ballot. June 2 top-two primary result: Avelino Valencia (DEM) 65.2 percent and Rhonda Shader (REP) 34.8 percent advanced, per the Secretary of State's Statement of Vote. California's top-two primary decides who prints in November; the field is the Secretary of State's Certified List of Candidates for the General Election (August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot.

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Avelino Valencia

Democratic

Top priorities

Restrict use of campaign funds for politicians' legal defense in public-corruption cases
Close a private-party gun sale loophole around mandated waiting periods
Reduce homelessness and support high-paying job creation

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Valencia is a California State Assemblymember currently serving their fourth year, and is the son of immigrant parents who ran a small business, per the campaign site. Valencia played college football before transitioning to public service, per the campaign site.

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Rhonda Shader

Republican

Top priorities

Tax reform and reducing regulation on small businesses
Infrastructure investment and public safety

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Rhonda Shader is a small business owner who has served on the Placentia City Council since 2016 and as Placentia Mayor for two terms, per her campaign site. She previously ran for this Senate seat in 2022.

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Who is running for California Senate District 34 in 2026?

When is the California Senate District 34 election in California?

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Candidate profiles

Avelino Valencia, full profile Rhonda Shader, full profile Official California election office