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California State Assembly District 36

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.

Jeff Gonzalez

(incumbent)

Ballot designation: Assemblymember/Father

Party: Republican

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Campaign website summary (AI-generated)

Priority: Focuses on public safety, education, and military-informed community service for the Central Valley.

Environmental content: Does not mention environmental or climate priorities.

Oscar Ortiz

Ballot designation: Councilmember/Education Director

Party: Democratic

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Campaign website summary (AI-generated)

Priority: Focuses on healthcare access, sustainable economic development rooted in local labor, and community investment.

Environmental content: Emphasizes that a healthy environment, a strong economy are not mutually exclusive.

Ida S. Obeso•Martinez

Ballot designation: Mayor/Nurse

Party: Democratic

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Campaign website summary (AI-generated)

Priority: Focuses on healthcare affordability, strong schools, and economic opportunity for working families.

Environmental content: Does not mention environmental or climate priorities.

Tomás Oliva

Ballot designation: Community College Professor

Party: Democratic

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Campaign website summary (AI-generated)

Priority: Focuses on securing state investments for underserved Imperial Valley communities, protecting healthcare infrastructure, and reducing poverty.

Environmental content: Does not mention environmental or climate priorities based on available content.