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California State Assembly District 29

June 2, 2026 California Primary on 2026-06-02. Review the current candidate list, evidence, and citations for this race. Use your address lookup to confirm whether this race appears on your own ballot.

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Robert Rivas

(incumbent)

Ballot designation: California Assembly Speaker

Party: Democratic

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Priority: Focuses on housing affordability, climate resilience, and wildfire recovery as California Assembly Speaker.

Environmental content: Emphasizes climate leadership as a core accomplishment.

J.W. Paine

Ballot designation: Teamster Truck Driver

Party: Republican

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Dennis P. Sanchez

Ballot designation: Small Businessman/Father

Party: Republican

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Priority: Focuses on faith, family, and hard work values with a working-class background in the Central Valley.

Environmental content: Does not mention environmental or climate priorities.