2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 80 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David A. Alvarez and Alejandro Galicia. Candidate information follows official San Diego County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
David A. Alvarez (Democratic) and Alejandro Galicia (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; David A. Alvarez is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: David A. Alvarez (DEM) 59.1 percent and Alejandro Galicia (REP) 34.2 percent advanced over Zenith Khan (DEM) 6.7 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.
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This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, David A. Alvarez, is on the ballot.
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Democratic Incumbent
David A. Alvarez represents the 80th Assembly District, covering Barrio Logan, Logan Heights, Sherman Heights, Bonita, Lincoln Acres, Otay Mesa, San Ysidro, Chula Vista, National City and Imperial Beach, per his official Assembly website. He was elected in June 2022 and holds a B.A. with Distinction in Psychology from San Diego State University, per the same source. No campaign website was found as of September 27, 2026.
Republican
Alejandro Galicia is a candidate for the 80th Assembly District. His ballot designation is business owner/commissioner, 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.
Who is running for California Assembly District 80 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 80 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David A. Alvarez and Alejandro Galicia. Candidate information follows official San Diego County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the California Assembly District 80 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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