Victor Aguilar
CA-14 special election winner
$142.8K
AUG 19, 2026
Candidate standings
Live market pricing for the leading candidates in this election.
Overview
Current roleSan Leandro City Councilmember
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundSan Leandro City Councilmember
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EducationB.A., Political Science — Hawaii Pacific University
Notable personal detailsVictor Aguilar, Jr. is a San Leandro City Councilmember (District 3), first elected in 2018, and a Democratic candidate for U.S. House in California’s 14th Congressional District in 2026. He previously served on the San Leandro Human Services Commission (including as chair) and was a member of the San Leandro Unified School District Board (2016–2018). Aguilar has worked as an account executive in construction testing services and previously served as a field deputy for Los Angeles City Councilmember Richard Alatorre. He holds a B.A. in Political Science from Hawaii Pacific University and an A.A. from Pasadena City College, and completed USC’s Executive Education Forum for Policy (Local Leaders Program).
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Positions
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.
News
Victor Aguilar is in the news because he is one of the candidates in California’s 14th Congressional District special election to fill the remainder of Eric Swalwell’s term. The race is being decided through a special primary and top-two system, with the leading candidates advancing to an August 18 runoff if no one wins outright. The district is also holding a separate contest for the full term, so the seat’s short-term and longer-term representation are being decided on different tracks.
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Endorsements
Endorsers of Victor Aguilar for CA-14 primary: first place
Bob Wieckowski
Public figure
Bob Wieckowski endorsed Victor Aguilar Jr. for the 2026 CA-14 special election.
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