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California State Senate District 16

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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Melissa Hurtado

(incumbent)

Ballot designation: State Senator

Party: Democratic

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Campaign website summary (AI-generated)

Priority: Focuses on lowering costs, water security, agricultural support.

Environmental content: Emphasizes expanding access to clean water as a key issue for Central Valley communities.

Manpreet Kaur

Ballot designation: Vice Mayor/Professor

Party: Democratic

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Guillermo Asuncion Gonzalez

Ballot designation: Small Business Owner

Party: Republican

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Campaign website summary (AI-generated)

Priority: Focuses on keeping natural resource production local, rural healthcare access, and reducing costs for valley families.

Environmental content: Emphasizes keeping oil, gas production at home.