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Santa Clara County, California

California Assembly District 24

2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 24 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alex Lee and Max Hsia. Candidate information follows official Santa Clara County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

Alex Lee (Democratic) and Max Hsia (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Alex Lee is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Alex Lee (DEM) 65.4 percent and Max Hsia (REP) 25.0 percent advanced over Yang Shao (NPP) 9.6 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, Alex Lee, is on the ballot.

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Alex Lee

Alex Lee

Democratic Incumbent

Top priorities
  • affordable housing and reducing homelessness, including social housing development
  • expanding CalFresh benefits and support for immigrant communities
  • investing in schools and colleges

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Alex Lee is the Democratic Assemblymember representing California's 24th Assembly District, serving San Jose, Milpitas, Fremont, Newark and Sunol, per the campaign site.

Max Hsia

Republican

Top priorities
  • Lowering housing and cost-of-living pressures through reduced construction regulation
  • Expanding license-plate-reader technology and a dedicated task force for low-level crime
  • Merit-based teacher pay tied to classroom performance

Per The Milpitas Beat.

Biography

Max Hsia is a semi-retired businessman who owned a food and retail business in San Jose's Berryessa neighborhood for about a decade, per The Milpitas Beat. A Bay Area resident for more than 30 years, he entered politics through grassroots campaigns against regional sales-tax increases and is running as a Republican for California's 24th Assembly District.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for California Assembly District 24 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 24 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Alex Lee and Max Hsia. Candidate information follows official Santa Clara County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the California Assembly District 24 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 Santa Clara County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Santa Clara County and state election office filings, last verified September 25, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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