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Democrat
Victor Aguilar

Victor Aguilar

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Overview

Current roleCouncil Member

PartyDemocratic

Political ideologyProgressive Democrat

LocationCalifornia

BackgroundSan Leandro City Councilmember

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EducationHawaii Pacific University — B.A., Political Science

Notable personal detailsVictor Aguilar, Jr. is a San Leandro City Councilmember (District 3), first elected in 2018. He has worked in local government and policy and has run for higher office, including as a candidate for U.S. House in California's 14th Congressional District in 2026. He earned a B.A. in Political Science from Hawaii Pacific University, an A.A. in Liberal Arts from Pasadena City College, and a certificate from the USC Executive Education Forum for Policy (Local Leaders Program).

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Economy & Taxes

The candidate (Victor Aguilar Jr., San Leandro city councilmember) has opposed a 6% local cannabis tax as being burdensome to businesses, while also signing a ballot argument supporting a real property transfer tax measure to fund city services. Available public statements show support for some targeted local tax increases and opposition to other specific taxes, producing mixed signals on overall tax philosophy.

Healthcare

Supports universal/single-payer-style healthcare and frames abortion and contraception access as part of comprehensive, universal healthcare. Emphasizes expanding access and protecting reproductive healthcare as components of his health platform.

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Immigration & Border

Supports sanctuary city policies and affirms the vital role of undocumented immigrants in the local economy; frames immigration as a justice issue and advocates protections for immigrant communities while serving in local office. Public materials emphasize strengthening sanctuary protections rather than enforcement expansion or deportation-focused policies.

Abortion & Reproductive Rights

The candidate supports protecting abortion and contraception access as part of comprehensive, universal healthcare. The campaign platform frames reproductive healthcare access as a component of gender justice and healthcare policy.

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