CA-38 primary: first place
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JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer Secretary of State
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age68 years old (Oct 20, 1957)
GenderFemale
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LocationCalifornia
BackgroundPolitician
EducationCalifornia State Polytechnic University, Pomona (B.A., 1979)
Notable personal detailsHilda Lucia Solis is an American politician who serves on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors representing the 1st District (sworn in December 1, 2014) and has served as Chair of Los Angeles County. She previously served as the 25th U.S. Secretary of Labor (2009–2013) and as a U.S. Representative from California (2001–2009), after service in the California State Assembly and State Senate. She earned a B.A. from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Southern California.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Hilda Solis has publicly opposed proposals she says would impose higher taxes or large taxpayer costs on local residents and businesses (for example, criticizing a proposed incorporation study for East Los Angeles as likely to raise taxes). Available public statements do not provide a clear, consistent record of her overall federal/state tax philosophy one way or the other.
Healthcare
Supports broad access to affordable, culturally competent healthcare for all residents and has taken local actions to expand access and protections (including motions/resolutions to safeguard access to care for immigrants and youth seeking gender-affirming services).
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Immigration & Border
Hilda Solis has repeatedly supported protections and services for immigrants, including legal assistance, funding for immigrant services, and measures opposing federal immigration raids and enforcement practices. Her record includes support for deferred action/DACA-related measures and local motions to challenge or limit aggressive ICE operations while expanding county support programs for immigrant communities. These actions prioritize humanitarian supports and limits on enforcement while not advocating a specific federal pathway to citizenship in the cited materials.
Climate & Energy
Supports climate mitigation and adaptation policies including county heat-action planning, environmental justice and measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions; has backed county goals to phase out fossil fuel production within Los Angeles County and to prioritize sustainable procurement and climate-health priorities. Positions emphasize clean-energy transition and protections for frontline communities while using government programs and contracts to reduce emissions.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports strengthened gun-safety measures including pursuing a ban on assault weapons, advocating for universal background checks, and local regulations to curb gun sales and ghost guns; has authored and co-authored motions at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to advance these policies.
News
Hilda Solis is in the news for early results in California’s 38th Congressional District primary, where she and Pedro Antonio Casas were in strong position to advance to the general election. She is also being asked to help intervene in a dispute over cleanup and demolition at a fire-damaged Boyle Heights warehouse, where work was delayed after a contractor demanded crews stop. The issue centers on whether demolition should move ahead to prevent flare-ups after the fire.
Endorsements
Endorsers of Hilda Solis for CA-38 primary: first place
Armenian National Committee of America, Western Region
Political organization
Armenian National Committee of America, Western Region endorsed Hilda Solis for the June 2026 primary.
California Statewide Officer and CA-38 candidate slate
Public endorsement
California Statewide Officer and CA-38 candidate slate endorsed Hilda Solis for Congress.
Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles
Public endorsement
Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Los Angeles endorsed Hilda Solis for Congress.
Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC
Political organization
Congressional Progressive Caucus PAC endorsed Hilda Solis for CA-38.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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