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Democrat
Monica Sanchez

Monica Sanchez

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Overview

Current roleMayor Pro Tem

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

GenderFemale

LocationCalifornia

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BackgroundMayor Pro Tem

Notable personal detailsMonica M. Sanchez is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 38th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She has served as a municipal elected official in Montebello, California, including as Mayor Pro Tem. Sanchez has worked in education-related public service roles in Los Angeles County and has been endorsed by U.S. Rep. Linda Sánchez (no relation).

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Healthcare

Monica Sánchez’s campaign emphasizes making healthcare more affordable and standing up for working families who struggle to pay for healthcare, but does not present a specific policy prescription (for example, support for Medicare for All, a public option, or market-based reforms).

Immigration & Border

Supports pathways to citizenship for Dreamers and long-term TPS/DED recipients, opposes aggressive immigration enforcement actions such as ICE raids, and backs reforms to expand asylum processing and legal access for migrants. Has cosponsored pro-immigrant legislation including the American Dream and Promise Act and the Access to Counsel Act and voted against multiple bills that would expand detention or restrict immigrant rights.

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Climate & Energy

Supports clean energy deployment and federal clean-energy engagement; has worked in senior roles promoting energy efficiency, renewable energy, and stakeholder outreach on climate and clean-energy initiatives. At the local level has supported municipal sustainability measures including solar deployment and a climate action/adaptation plan.

Endorsements

CA-38 primary: first place

Endorsers of Monica Sanchez for CA-38 primary: first place

AVANCE

Public endorsement

AVANCE endorsed Monica Sanchez.

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Linda Sánchez

Public endorsement

Linda Sánchez endorsed Monica Sánchez for California's 38th Congressional District.

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National Latino Peace Officers Association Advocacy

Advocacy group

National Latino Peace Officers Association Advocacy endorsed Monica Sanchez.

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Orange County Young Democrats

Public figure

Orange County Young Democrats endorsed Monica Sanchez.

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Plasterers' and Cement Finishers Union Local 200

Labor organization

Plasterers' and Cement Finishers Union Local 200 endorsed Monica Sanchez.

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Women in Leadership PAC

Political organization

Women in Leadership PAC endorsed Monica Sanchez.

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Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026
Total raisedCash on hand
$168.5K
$126.4K
$84.3K
$42.1K
$0

2026

Latest
Year
Total raised
Cash on hand
Total spent
Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$168.5K
$11.8K
$156.8K
$9.2K

Source: FEC

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