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California State Assembly District 78

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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Chris Ward

(incumbent)

Ballot designation: Member of the State Assembly, 78th District

Party: Democratic

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Priority: Focuses on affordable housing, environmental protection, healthcare access.

Environmental content: Emphasizes environmental protection as a core priority.

Payton Galvez

Ballot designation: Constituent Services Manager

Party: Republican

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Antonio Salguero

Ballot designation: Business Owner

Party: Libertarian

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Priority: Focuses on housing affordability, property rights, and economic opportunity for District 79 families.

Environmental content: Does not mention environmental or climate priorities.