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Riverside County, California

California Assembly District 47

2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Leila Namvar and Greg Wallis. Candidate information follows official Riverside County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Leila Namvar (Democratic) and Greg Wallis (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Greg Wallis is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Greg Wallis (REP) 48.1 percent and Leila Namvar (DEM) 32.3 percent advanced over Jason Byors (DEM) 19.5 percent, 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, Greg Wallis, is on the ballot.

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Leila Namvar

Democratic

Top priorities
  • Better wages and affordable healthcare for working families
  • Addressing housing costs
  • Expanding education and healthcare access

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Leila Namvar is a Democratic candidate for California's 47th Assembly District and has worked for the city of Indio since 2005, per her campaign website. She previously served as chapter president of SEIU 721 at the City of Indio and immigrated to the United States from Iran in 2002, per the same source.

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Greg Wallis

Greg Wallis

Republican Incumbent

Top priorities
  • Economic development and insurance policy
  • Housing finance and infrastructure

Per the Assembly committee roster.

Biography

Greg Wallis represents California's 47th Assembly District, covering the Coachella Valley. Before entering the Legislature, he served as chief advisor to a local lawmaker, focusing on healthcare access advocacy, per his campaign site. Wallis studied political science at California Lutheran University and is a member of the Bi-Partisan Problem Solvers Caucus, per his campaign site.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for California Assembly District 47 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 47 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Leila Namvar and Greg Wallis. Candidate information follows official Riverside County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the California Assembly District 47 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.

How do I see my exact Riverside County ballot?

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Verify this race

Candidate roster from official Riverside County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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