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CA-07 primary: first place
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JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleMunicipal advisory council member
PartyRepublican
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundMunicipal advisory council member
EducationCalifornia State University, Sacramento (student)
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Notable personal detailsZachariah Wooden is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 7th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. He is a Woodbridge resident and a student at California State University, Sacramento. He serves on the Woodbridge Municipal Advisory Council, a San Joaquin County advisory body, and has described experience in housing policy work.
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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.
News
AINews Summary
Last updatedJul 4, 2026
Zachariah Wooden finished third in California's 7th District top-two primary, behind Doris Matsui and Mai Vang. Early results had him in third place, and the later count confirmed that Matsui and Vang advanced to the general election. The reports mainly frame Wooden as the Republican challenger in a race dominated by the Democratic contest.
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Articles
NYNew York Post1 month ago
Sacramento congressional candidate who turns back on US flag struggles in election
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NYNew York Post1 month ago
California congressional candidate Mai Vang claps back after outrageous anti-American protest
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SSFGATE1 month ago
Calif. Democrat calls Tuesday’s primary results ‘generational change’
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TNThe New York Times25 days ago
Doris Matsui to Face Mai Vang in General Election for Sacramento House Seat
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Polls
CA-07 primary: first place
Aggregation source: FiftyPlusOne
Endorsements
CA-07 primary: first place
Endorsers of Zachariah Wooden for CA-07 primary: first place
Sacramento County GOP
Public endorsement
Sacramento County GOP endorsed Zachariah Wooden for U.S. House in California's 7th District.
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