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Zachariah Wooden
Republican candidate for U.S. House in California
Republican
CA-07 primary: first place
$91.3K
JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
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1%chance to win
$91.3KJUN 6, 2026Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleExecutive assistant (New Genesis Housing Development)
PartyRepublican
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundExecutive assistant (New Genesis Housing Development)
EducationCalifornia State University, Sacramento (attended; political science major reported)
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Notable personal detailsZachariah Wooden is a Republican candidate who ran for the U.S. House in California’s 7th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is a Woodbridge, California resident and attended California State University, Sacramento, where he has been involved in student government/advocacy. He has served as a member of the Woodbridge Municipal Advisory Council in San Joaquin County and has worked in affordable-housing-related roles, including as an executive assistant with New Genesis Housing Development.
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Political Positions
LiberalConservative
Healthcare
The candidate has emphasized student health and basic needs — including access to campus health, dental services, and mental health/wellness centers — when speaking in legislative and community-college settings. Public reporting of his campaign appearances contrasts his views on federal spending and the role of government with other candidates but does not provide a clear policy preference on national healthcare proposals such as Medicare for All or a public option.
Latest News
AINews Summary
Last updatedSep 2, 2026
Zachariah Wooden is in the news because he ran in California’s 7th Congressional District primary and finished behind Doris Matsui and Mai Vang in early and later vote counts. The race is part of California’s top-two system, and the reported results put Wooden out of the top two as Matsui and Vang advanced. Earlier coverage also noted that Matsui drew criticism for boosting Wooden as a Republican challenger in the contest.
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Articles
NYNew York Post3 months ago
Sacramento congressional candidate who turns back on US flag struggles in election
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NYNew York Post3 months ago
California congressional candidate Mai Vang claps back after outrageous anti-American protest
Neutral
SSFGATE3 months ago
Calif. Democrat calls Tuesday’s primary results ‘generational change’
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TNThe New York Times3 months ago
Doris Matsui to Face Mai Vang in General Election for Sacramento House Seat
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CA-07 primary: first place
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