Mariposa County, California

California Assembly District 8

One candidate is tracked for California Assembly District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Jariustokaeutulelei Tangipa. Candidate information follows official Mariposa County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

David Jariustokaeutulelei Tangipa (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; David Jariustokaeutulelei Tangipa is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: David Jariustokaeutulelei Tangipa (REP) 100.0 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. The sitting officeholder, David Jariustokaeutulelei Tangipa, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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David Jariustokaeutulelei Tangipa

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities

State budget oversight and human services policy
Higher education, housing and community development

Per the Assembly committee roster.

Biography

David Jariustokaeutulelei Tangipa is the Republican incumbent representing California's 8th Assembly District, covering Calaveras, Fresno, Inyo, Madera, Mariposa, Mono and Tuolumne counties, per the Assembly's official roster. He serves as vice chair of the Budget Committee and vice chair of the Human Services Committee, and also sits on the Appropriations, Higher Education, and Housing and Community Development committees. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for California Assembly District 8 in 2026?

When is the California Assembly District 8 election in California?

Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for California are on the California election hub at theballotbrief.com.

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Candidate roster from official Mariposa County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

David Jariustokaeutulelei Tangipa, full profile Official California election office