San Bernardino County Sample Ballot & Voter Guide 2026
37 candidates are on the November 3, 2026 ballot across 18 San Bernardino County races, led by the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools contest.
School board
Superintendent of SchoolsNonpartisan race · Cali Binks · Alejandro "Alex" Vara
Cali Binks and Alejandro "Alex" Vara are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools.
Cali Binks Nonpartisan
- Expand opportunities for student learning, well-being, and college and career success
- Engage families as partners in their children's education
- Give educators the resources and tools needed to support students
Per the campaign site.
About Cali Binks
Cali Binks is a school district superintendent with 17 years of leadership experience, currently heading Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District after previously leading Fontana Unified, according to her campaign site.
Alejandro "Alex" Vara Nonpartisan
- Establish safe classrooms for all students
- Support educators by cutting bureaucracy and removing systemic barriers
- Direct resources toward students facing poverty, instability, or violence
Per the campaign site.
About Alejandro "Alex" Vara
Alejandro "Alex" Vara spent 34 years with Rialto Unified School District, rising from aide to teacher to principal, and served eight years on the Redlands Unified Board of Education, according to his campaign site.
June 2, 2026 primary result: Cali Binks 38.84 percent and Alejandro "Alex" Vara 31.30 percent advanced to the November runoff over Ray Anthony Culberson (15.21 percent) and Ken Larson (14.65 percent), per the Registrar of Voters' certified Statement of Vote.
Full race pageBoard of Education, Area BNonpartisan race · Rita Fernandez-Loof · Miki R. Inbody · Kimberly L. Watson
Rita Fernandez-Loof, Miki R. Inbody and Kimberly L. Watson are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for San Bernardino County Board of Education, Area B.
Rita Fernandez-Loof Nonpartisan Incumbent
Rita Fernandez-Loof is the incumbent trustee for Area B on the San Bernardino County Board of Education, filing for re-election with the ballot designation "Trustee / Engineer / Parent," per the Registrar of Voters' candidate list. No campaign website or independent press coverage was found for her 2026 candidacy.
Miki R. Inbody Nonpartisan
- Prepare students with the skills and knowledge for future challenges
- Maintain safe and supportive schools
- Ensure responsible oversight and transparency
Per the campaign site.
About Miki R. Inbody
Miki R. Inbody has spent more than 30 years in public education, including as a classroom teacher, school administrator, district leader, county education administrator, and Superintendent of Fontana Unified School District, per the campaign site.
Kimberly L. Watson Nonpartisan
Kimberly L. Watson is a candidate for the San Bernardino County Board of Education, Area B. Her ballot designation is retired educator, per the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters' candidate list for the November 3, 2026 election. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
This trustee area seat did not appear in the June 2, 2026 primary; per the Registrar of Voters' official November 3, 2026 candidate list, three candidates including the incumbent qualified through candidate filing and all three appear on the November ballot, to be decided by plurality.
Full race pageCities and towns
City of San Bernardino, Member, City Council, Ward 1Nonpartisan race · Virginia Marquez · Ron Alvarado
Virginia Marquez and Ron Alvarado are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of San Bernardino, Member, City Council, Ward 1.
Virginia Marquez Nonpartisan
- Expand affordable housing and support projects such as the U.S. VETS development and Alder Square
- Build a stronger downtown economic development strategy focused on job creation
- Address homelessness, infrastructure, and rent control
Per the Inland Empire Community News.
About Virginia Marquez
Virginia Marquez is a former San Bernardino councilwoman who served from 2010 to 2018 and has worked for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the county's 5th District Board of Supervisors office, according to the Inland Empire Community News. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
Ron Alvarado Nonpartisan
- Increase accountability so grant and tax dollars for parks and roads are actually spent as intended
- Strengthen code enforcement and infrastructure repairs
- Invest in parks and cultural institutions such as the Garcia Center for the Arts
Per the Inland Empire Community News.
About Ron Alvarado
Ron Alvarado is a government fraud investigator and lifelong San Bernardino resident, according to the Inland Empire Community News. No campaign website was found as of September 8, 2026.
June 2, 2026 primary result: Virginia Marquez 34.12 percent and Ron Alvarado 31.22 percent advanced to the November runoff over incumbent Theodore Sanchez (24.89 percent) and Omar Williams (9.76 percent), per the Registrar of Voters' certified Statement of Vote.
Full race pageCity of San Bernardino, Member, City Council, Ward 2Nonpartisan race · Christian Shaughnessy · Benito Barrios
Christian Shaughnessy and Benito Barrios are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of San Bernardino, Member, City Council, Ward 2.
Christian Shaughnessy Nonpartisan
- Invest in mental health care, affordable housing, and better jobs to address homelessness
- Strengthen violence intervention programs and expand victim services
- Hire more code enforcement officers and repair streets and infrastructure
Per the campaign site.
About Christian Shaughnessy
Christian Shaughnessy is a housing specialist who has worked on homelessness services and chairs San Bernardino County's Youth Coordinated Entry System, according to his campaign site.
Benito Barrios Nonpartisan
- Focus on public safety, housing, and job creation
- Support economic development and business community involvement
Per the campaign site.
About Benito Barrios
Benito Barrios is a 16-year Marine Corps veteran and marketing director who previously served on the San Bernardino City Council from 2013 to 2018, according to his campaign site.
June 2, 2026 primary result: Christian Shaughnessy 39.65 percent and Benito Barrios 32.55 percent advanced to the November runoff over incumbent Sandra Ibarra (27.79 percent), per the Registrar of Voters' certified Statement of Vote.
Full race pageCity of San Bernardino, Member, City Council, Ward 4Nonpartisan race · Fred Shorett · Joe Salas
Fred Shorett and Joe Salas are on the November 3, 2026 ballot for City of San Bernardino, Member, City Council, Ward 4.
Fred Shorett Nonpartisan Incumbent
- Maintain fiscal responsibility, including balanced budgets and increased emergency reserves
- Continue public-safety gains, citing the city's lowest crime rate in 25 years
- Pursue job creation, homeless-encampment cleanup, and infrastructure improvements
Per the campaign site.
About Fred Shorett
Fred Shorett is a third-generation San Bernardino resident, military veteran, and family-business owner who was first elected to the city council in 2009, according to his campaign site. He is the incumbent Ward 4 council member, per the Registrar of Voters' candidate list.
Joe Salas Nonpartisan
- Develop downtown and attract new retail and commercial projects
- Foster collaboration between law enforcement and the community for resident safety
- Address homelessness and maintain safe, clean parks and infrastructure
Per the campaign site.
About Joe Salas
Joe Salas is a teacher running for San Bernardino City Council Ward 4, per his filing with the Registrar of Voters. No campaign website or press coverage was found for his candidacy.
June 2, 2026 primary result: Joe Salas 38.40 percent and incumbent Fred Shorett 34.33 percent advanced to the November runoff over Jesus "Chuy" Medina (15.69 percent), Erick Marquez (7.59 percent), and Vincent D. Laster (3.99 percent), per the Registrar of Voters' certified Statement of Vote.
Full race pageBy address
These seats are elected by district; only the district covering your address is on your ballot.
San Bernardino County is split across 13 California Senate and Assembly districts.
Find your districts by addressCalifornia Senate: 3 districtsDistricts 18, 22, 32
California Senate District 18Steve Padilla (D) · Art Hodges (R)
Steve Padilla Democratic Incumbent
- Strengthen digital safety protections for children
- Expand community representation on air quality boards
- Reform insurance claims practices
Per the official Senate site.
About Steve Padilla
Steve Padilla is a sitting State Senator who previously served as Chula Vista's first Latino and first LGBTQ Mayor, per Padilla's campaign site. Padilla began a career as a Chula Vista Police Explorer Scout and became a police detective specializing in protecting seniors and children from abuse, per the same source.
Art Hodges Republican
- Reducing government spending to lower housing, gas, and food costs
- Public safety and law enforcement
Per the campaign site.
About Art Hodges
Art Hodges is a Republican candidate for California's 18th Senate District and a retired pastor and bishop who oversaw 350 churches, pastors, and ministers in Southern California, per his campaign website. He has also served as a college class president, school principal, and college chancellor, per the same source.
Steve Padilla (Democratic) and Art Hodges (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Steve Padilla is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Steve Padilla (DEM) 63.8 percent and Art Hodges (REP) 36.2 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.
Full race pageCalifornia Senate District 22Susan Rubio (D) · Mike Netter (R)
Susan Rubio Democratic Incumbent
Susan Rubio is the Democratic incumbent for California State Senate District 22. She was elected to the State Senate in 2018 and reelected in 2022, per her official Senate website. She previously worked as a public school teacher for twenty years in the Baldwin Park and Monrovia school districts and served thirteen years as an elected official in the City of Baldwin Park, per the same source. She serves on the Senate Committees on Energy, Utilities and Communications and on Health, and chairs the San Gabriel Valley Caucus, per her official Senate website.
Mike Netter Republican
- Challenging career politicians
- Fiscal responsibility
Per the Vote Sustainability voter guide.
About Mike Netter
Mike Netter is a small business owner, per his ballot designation cited in Vote Sustainability's Senate District 22 voter guide. He is a Republican candidate for California's 22nd Senate District.
Susan Rubio (Democratic) and Mike Netter (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Susan Rubio is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Susan Rubio (DEM) 62.3 percent and Mike Netter (REP) 34.6 percent advanced over R. R. Jimenez (NPP) 3.1 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.
Full race pageCalifornia Senate District 32Tiffanie Tate (D) · Kelly Seyarto (R)
Tiffanie Tate Democratic
- Safe, affordable and accessible health care services
- Economic relief for families struggling with rising costs
- Strong support and accountability for schools and students
Per the campaign site.
About Tiffanie Tate
Tiffanie Tate is a physician and community advocate, per her campaign site. She says her medical career has given her experience helping patients navigate complex health care systems, per the same source.
Kelly Seyarto Republican Incumbent
- Public safety in local communities
Per official Senate website.
About Kelly Seyarto
Kelly Seyarto is a sitting State Senator elected in 2022 who previously served in the Assembly's 67th District from 2020 to 2022, per Seyarto's campaign site. Seyarto is a retired firefighter and paramedic who spent 35 years with the Inglewood Fire Department and the Los Angeles County Fire Department, retiring as a Battalion Chief in 2015, per the same source. Seyarto served on the Murrieta City Council beginning in 1997 and again from 2016, serving as Mayor four times, per the campaign site.
Tiffanie Tate (Democratic) and Kelly Seyarto (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Kelly Seyarto is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Kelly Seyarto (REP) 58.2 percent and Tiffanie Tate (DEM) 41.8 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.
Full race pageCalifornia Assembly: 10 districtsDistricts 34, 36, 39, 41, 45, 47, 50, 53, 58, 59
California Assembly District 34Randall Putz (D) · Charles Frederick Hughes (R)
Randall Putz Democratic
- Expanding healthcare access and provider recruitment in underserved rural areas of San Bernardino County
- Affordable housing
- Public education funding
Per the campaign site.
About Randall Putz
Randall Putz is a Democratic candidate for California's 34th Assembly District and the mayor of Big Bear Lake, per his campaign website. He has served as an elected official for 18 years, first joining the Bear Valley Unified School District board in 2008 before being elected to the Big Bear Lake City Council in 2014, per the Big Bear Grizzly.
Charles Frederick Hughes Republican
- Cutting taxes and regulation, including the gas tax
- Public safety and addressing the fentanyl crisis
- Expanding vocational training and parental choice in education
Per the campaign site.
About Charles Frederick Hughes
Hughes is a retired law enforcement officer, a U.S. Navy veteran, and a small business owner, per the campaign site. Hughes is a husband and father of five with eight grandchildren, per the campaign site.
Randall Putz (Democratic) and Charles Frederick Hughes (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Assemblymember Tom Lackey (Republican), the sitting member per the Legislature's roster, is not on the November ballot. June 2 top-two primary result: Randall Putz (DEM) 39.2 percent and Charles Frederick Hughes (REP) 36.7 percent advanced over Steve Fox (REP) 19.0 percent, Manny Lin (REP) 5.1 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.
Full race pageCalifornia Assembly District 36Ida S. Obeso-Martinez (D) · Jeff Gonzalez (R)
Ida S. Obeso-Martinez Democratic
- Affordability and economic opportunity
- Healthcare access
- Education investment
Per the Imperial Valley Press.
About Ida S. Obeso-Martinez
Ida S. Obeso-Martinez is a cardiovascular nurse practitioner at Imperial Cardiac Center who holds a doctorate in nursing practice from the University of Arizona, per the Calexico Chronicle. She serves as mayor pro tem of the city of Imperial and is a Democratic candidate for California's 36th Assembly District. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Jeff Gonzalez Republican Incumbent
- affordability in California
- public safety
- improved education
Per the campaign site.
About Jeff Gonzalez
Jeff Gonzalez is the Republican Assemblymember representing California's 36th Assembly District, per his campaign site. He served 21 years in the United States Marine Corps, including combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, and later worked as a local pastor and small business owner.
Ida S. Obeso-Martinez (Democratic) and Jeff Gonzalez (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jeff Gonzalez is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Jeff Gonzalez (REP) 44.6 percent and Ida S. Obeso-Martinez (DEM) 24.1 percent advanced over Oscar Ortiz (DEM) 22.0 percent, Tomás Oliva (DEM) 9.3 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.
Full race pageCalifornia Assembly District 39Juan Carrillo (D) · Paul Andre Marsh (R)
Juan Carrillo Democratic Incumbent
- expanding affordable housing
- small business assistance programs
- requiring local hiring on public works projects
Per the campaign site.
About Juan Carrillo
Juan Carrillo is the Democratic Assemblymember representing California's 39th Assembly District, per his campaign site. He was elected to the Assembly in November 2022 after serving as the only elected Democratic councilmember on the Palmdale City Council, where he worked to expand affordable housing and support local small businesses.
Paul Andre Marsh Republican
- Government accountability, transparency and responsible spending in Sacramento
- Financial challenges facing working families and small business owners
Per the campaign site.
About Paul Andre Marsh
Paul Andre Marsh is a U.S. Army veteran with a long career in the mortgage industry, per his campaign site. He serves as a Victorville Planning Commissioner and participates in the city's Homelessness Solutions Task Force, per the same source.
Juan Carrillo (Democratic) and Paul Andre Marsh (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Juan Carrillo is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Juan Carrillo (DEM) 62.3 percent and Paul Andre Marsh (REP) 37.7 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.
Full race pageCalifornia Assembly District 41John Harabedian (D) · Adam Christopher Vena (R)
John Harabedian Democratic Incumbent
- building affordable housing
- combating climate change through renewable energy and water infrastructure
- funding mental health treatment
Per the campaign site.
About John Harabedian
John Harabedian represents California's 41st Assembly District, per the campaign site, and is an attorney and a former local Mayor.
Adam Christopher Vena Republican
Adam Christopher Vena is a candidate for the 41st Assembly District. His ballot designation is father/sanitation employee, per the California Secretary of State's certified list of candidates for the November 3, 2026 general election. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
John Harabedian (Democratic) and Adam Christopher Vena (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; John Harabedian is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: John Harabedian (DEM) 63.3 percent and Adam Christopher Vena (REP) 36.7 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.
Full race pageCalifornia Assembly District 45James C. Ramos (D) · Greg Abdouch (R)
James C. Ramos Democratic Incumbent
- mental health issues such as bullying and suicide prevention
Per the campaign site.
About James C. Ramos
James C. Ramos is the Democratic Assemblymember representing California's 45th Assembly District, a member of the Serrano/Cahuilla tribe and the first California Native American to serve in the State Assembly, per his campaign site. He previously served on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors and the State Board of Education, and holds degrees from Victor Valley College, California State University San Bernardino and the University of Redlands.
Greg Abdouch Republican
- Lower costs for housing and everyday essentials
- Support law enforcement and public safety
- Increase transparency in local schools
Per the campaign site.
About Greg Abdouch
Abdouch operated a construction company for 16 years and has more than 30 years of experience in private enterprise, including sales and contract management, per the campaign site. He founded Not On Our Watch, a parent coalition advocating for school board transparency, per the campaign site. He has lived in San Bernardino County for more than 45 years, per the campaign site.
James C. Ramos (Democratic) and Greg Abdouch (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; James C. Ramos is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: James C. Ramos (DEM) 65.6 percent and Greg Abdouch (REP) 34.4 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.
Full race pageCalifornia Assembly District 47Leila Namvar (D) · Greg Wallis (R)
Leila Namvar Democratic
- Better wages and affordable healthcare for working families
- Addressing housing costs
- Expanding education and healthcare access
Per the campaign site.
About Leila Namvar
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.
Greg Wallis Republican Incumbent
- Economic development and insurance policy
- Housing finance and infrastructure
Per the Assembly committee roster.
About Greg Wallis
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.
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.
Full race pageCalifornia Assembly District 50Robert Garcia (D) · Victoria Viveros Mageno (R)
Robert Garcia Democratic Incumbent
- Education, housing and natural resources
- California-Mexico binational affairs
Per the California State Assembly official roster.
About Robert Garcia
Robert Garcia represents California's 50th Assembly District in San Bernardino County. He serves on the Education, Housing and Community Development, Natural Resources, Public Employment and Retirement, and Rules committees, per the Assembly's official roster. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Victoria Viveros Mageno Republican
Victoria Viveros Mageno is listed on the ballot with the designation "Cucamonga School District Member Governing Board Area 1," per the California Secretary of State's certified candidate list. No campaign website or additional biographical information was found as of September 7, 2026.
Robert Garcia (Democratic) and Victoria Viveros Mageno (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Robert Garcia is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Robert Garcia (DEM) 58.2 percent and Victoria Viveros Mageno (REP) 38.7 percent advanced over Roberto Jesus Moreno, Jr. (NPP) 3.1 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.
Full race pageCalifornia Assembly District 53Michelle Rodriguez (D) · Rafaela Romero (R)
Michelle Rodriguez Democratic Incumbent
- Banking, insurance and economic development policy
- Domestic violence prevention
Per the Assembly committee roster.
About Michelle Rodriguez
Michelle Rodriguez is a lifelong resident of the 53rd Assembly District who worked in local public schools and healthcare before entering public office, per Rodriguez's official Assembly website. Rodriguez earned a Medical Assistant Certification from Northwest College and built a career with Inter Valley Health Plan and ProMed Healthcare Administrators, per the same source. Rodriguez serves as Assistant Majority Whip and sits on several Assembly committees, including Banking and Finance and Insurance, per the official Assembly website. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Rafaela Romero Republican
Rafaela Romero is a Republican candidate for California's 53rd Assembly District. She was endorsed by the California Republican Assembly ahead of the 2026 primary election, per the organization's endorsement list. No campaign website or additional occupation details were found as of September 2026; the endorsement listing is the only verifiable source for Romero. No campaign website was found as of September 7, 2026.
Michelle Rodriguez (Democratic) and Rafaela Romero (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Michelle Rodriguez is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Michelle Rodriguez (DEM) 62.3 percent and Rafaela Romero (REP) 37.7 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.
Full race pageCalifornia Assembly District 58Clarissa Cervantes (D) · Leticia Castillo (R)
Clarissa Cervantes Democratic
- Road repairs and infrastructure investment
- Support for small businesses through microgrants
- Environmental and open space protections
Per the campaign site.
About Clarissa Cervantes
Clarissa Cervantes represents Ward 2 on the Riverside City Council, the first woman to hold that seat, per her campaign site. Cervantes previously worked as a campaign organizer on presidential, congressional, state legislative, county and municipal campaigns and served as a legislative field representative to a former Riverside councilmember, per the same source. She holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Cal State Northridge and a master's degree in urban and regional planning from Cal Poly Pomona, per her campaign site.
Leticia Castillo Republican Incumbent
- Protecting parental rights in education
- Increasing public safety measures and support for law enforcement
- Lowering the cost of living for California families
Per the campaign site.
About Leticia Castillo
Leticia Castillo is the sitting Assemblymember for the 58th District seeking reelection, per Castillo's campaign site. Castillo worked as a licensed clinical psychotherapist for the Riverside County Department of Mental Health before opening a private practice, per the same source. Castillo holds a bachelor's degree in human services from the University of Phoenix and a master's degree in counseling psychology from National University, per the campaign site.
Clarissa Cervantes (Democratic) and Leticia Castillo (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Leticia Castillo is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Clarissa Cervantes (DEM) 54.5 percent and Leticia Castillo (REP) 45.5 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.
Full race pageCalifornia Assembly District 59Phillip Chen (R) · Victor Hernandez (Green)
Phillip Chen Republican Incumbent
- Banking and financial services policy
- Legislative ethics oversight
- Asia-California trade relations
Per the Assembly committee roster.
About Phillip Chen
Phillip Chen is a business owner and educator first elected to the Assembly in 2016 and re-elected in 2018, 2020, 2022 and 2024, per Chen's campaign site. Chen won Chen's first elected office in 2011 as a Walnut Valley Unified School District board member, where Chen helped turn a budget deficit into a surplus, per the same source. Chen earned a bachelor's degree in communications from Cal State Fullerton and a master's degree in public administration and a doctorate in educational psychology from USC, per the campaign site.
Victor Hernandez Green
- Affordable housing
- Expanding healthcare access
- Protecting immigrant communities
Per the campaign site.
About Victor Hernandez
Victor Hernandez is the Green Party candidate for California's 59th Assembly District in northern Orange County. He serves on the Central Committee for the Green Party of Orange County and has been active in local community mutual-aid events, per his campaign website.
Phillip Chen (Republican) and Victor Hernandez (Green) meet on the November 3 ballot; Phillip Chen is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Phillip Chen (REP) 66.3 percent and Victor Hernandez (GRN) 33.7 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.
Full race pageBallot questions
One local ballot question from official county, city and school district lists. Countywide questions appear on every ballot in San Bernardino County; city, school district and special-district questions only inside the jurisdiction named. Statewide measures are listed separately.
San Bernardino County Measure I (Transportation Sales Tax Extension)Countywide · Placed on the ballot by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) board; requires two-thirds voter approval, per the Registrar of Voters' measures page.
Placed on the ballot by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) board; requires two-thirds voter approval, per the Registrar of Voters' measures page.
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