California State Senate District 26 election winner
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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Overview
Current roleEnvironmental protection director
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationCalifornia
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BackgroundEnvironmental protection director
EducationUniversity of California, Merced (first-generation college graduate)
Notable personal detailsSarah Rascón is an environmental advocate and Democratic candidate for the California State Senate in District 26. She is a first-generation college graduate from the University of California, Merced, and has worked in community and government roles including as a field representative for then-Assemblymember Jimmy Gomez. She served as director of county and regional affairs for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and has held leadership roles at the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority focused on environmental equity and outdoor access.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports public investment in workforce development, education, and community economic opportunity and endorses targeted expansions of tax credit programs to strengthen California’s entertainment and creative industries.
Healthcare
Supports California single-payer CalCare and is a proponent of CUSP; advocates eliminating private insurance overhead to reduce premiums and out-of-pocket costs. Also supports raising standards for healthcare workers, expanding Medi-Cal, capping out-of-pocket costs, and enforcing price transparency and rate regulation.
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Immigration & Border
Supports sanctuary-state protections and policies that protect mixed-status families, ensure housing and health care regardless of immigration status, protect immigrant data, and expand state-level measures to shield immigrants and DACA recipients from federal enforcement actions. Emphasizes community-based support and resisting federal policies that separate families or restrict immigrant rights.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports reproductive justice measures and policies that protect pregnant people’s rights and informed consent; advocates for reproductive health protections as part of broader healthcare priorities. Public materials indicate support for policies that reduce barriers to care and protect patient autonomy.
Climate & Energy
Supports prioritizing clean energy, climate resilience, clean air, and access to green space; advocates aligning workforce development with clean energy and other green jobs. Emphasizes addressing environmental issues in underserved communities and has worked on environmental policy in prior public roles.
Public Safety & Guns
Supports progressive public-safety reforms that expand community-based responses to homelessness and mental-health incidents, increase civilian oversight and transparency for law enforcement, and prioritize investments in social services and preventative safety measures. Emphasizes alternatives to traditional policing and strengthening public-defender and mental-health infrastructure while addressing student and community safety.
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