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Tulare County, California

California Assembly District 32

One candidate is tracked for California Assembly District 32 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Couch. Candidate information follows official Tulare County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

About this race

David Couch (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot. The seat is open: Assemblymember Stan Ellis (Republican), the sitting member per the Legislature's roster, is not on the November ballot. June 2 top-two primary result: David Couch (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. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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David Couch

Republican

Top priorities
  • Addressing affordability, crime and homelessness
  • Advancing water and energy policy and supporting agriculture and small business

Per the campaign site.

Biography

David Couch is a Kern County Supervisor who previously served on the Bakersfield City Council from 1999 to 2012 before his election to the Board of Supervisors in 2013, per Bakersfield.com. He is the Republican candidate for California Assembly District 32.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for California Assembly District 32 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for California Assembly District 32 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Couch. Candidate information follows official Tulare County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the California Assembly District 32 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 Tulare County ballot?

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Candidate profiles
David Couch, full profileOfficial California election office