EQCA endorses viable candidates running for local, state and federal offices who have a proven track record of supporting equal rights and legal protections for LGBTQ+ Californians and who are committed to advancing these goals in their capacity as elected officials.
Note: Due to delays in postal service that could affect delivery or postmarking, California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber and Attorney General Rob Bonta have recommended that ballots be mailed in by Tuesday, October 27, 2026. If you plan to vote between October 28 and November 3, it is strongly recommended you drop your ballot in a ballot box or vote in person.
If you are not yet registered to vote, the last day to register to vote in the 2026 general election is Monday, Oct. 19. Register to vote.
YES on Proposition 1: Safe, Affordable Homes for Veterans, Seniors & Working Families YES on Proposition 2: Save for California’s Future YES on Proposition 3: Protect Our Schools & Healthcare YES on Proposition 38: Research to Find Cures for Major Diseases in Our Lifetime NO on Proposition 39: Stop Trump’s Power Grab – Protect Your Voice, Protect Our Vote NO on Proposition 40: Protect Funding for Schools, Healthcare & Public Safety NO on Proposition 43: Protect Local Funding NO on Proposition 44: Stop the Attack on Patients & Clinics
Governor: Xavier Becerra Lieutenant Governor: Fiona Ma Secretary of State: Shirley Weber Attorney General: Rob Bonta Treasurer: Eleni Kounalakis State Superintendent of Public Instruction: Richard Barrera Controller: Malia Cohen Insurance Commissioner: Ben Allen Board of Equalization, District 1: Nelson Esparza Board of Equalization, District 2: Sally Lieber Board of Equalization, District 3: Mike Gipson Board of Equalization, District 4: Tom Umberg
Congressional District 1: Mike McGuire Congressional District 2: Jared Huffman Congressional District 3: Ami Bera Congressional District 4: Mike Thompson Congressional District 5: Michael Masuda Congressional District 6: Dr. Richard Pan Congressional District 7: Doris Matsui Congressional District 8: John Garamendi Congressional District 9: Josh Harder Congressional District 10: Mark DeSaulnier Congressional District 11: Scott Wiener Congressional District 12: Lateefah Simon Congressional District 14: Aisha Wahab Congressional District 15: Kevin Mullin Congressional District 16: Sam Liccardo Congressional District 17: Ro Khanna Congressional District 18: Zoe Lofgren Congressional District 19: Jimmy Panetta Congressional District 21: Jim Costa Congressional District 22: Randy Villegas Congressional District 23: Tessa Lynn Hodge Congressional District 24: Salud Carbajal Congressional District 25: Raul Ruiz Congressional District 26: Jacqui Irwin Congressional District 27: George Whitesides Congressional District 28: Judy Chu Congressional District 29: Luz Rivas Congressional District 30: Laura Friedman Congressional District 31: Gil Cisneros Congressional District 32: Brad Sherman Congressional District 33: Pete Aguilar Congressional District 34: Jimmy Gomez Congressional District 35: Norma Torres Congressional District 36: Ted Lieu Congressional District 37: Sydney Kamlager-Dove Congressional District 38: Hilda Solis Congressional District 39: Mark Takano Congressional District 41: Linda Sánchez Congressional District 42: Robert Garcia Congressional District 43: Maxine Waters Congressional District 44: Nanette Barragán Congressional District 45: Derek Tran Congressional District 46: Lou Correa Congressional District 47: Dave Min Congressional District 48: Marni von Wilpert Congressional District 49: Mike Levin Congressional District 50: Scott Peters Congressional District 51: Sara Jacobs Congressional District 52: Juan Vargas
Senate District 2: Damon Connolly Senate District 4: Jaron Brandon Senate District 6: Sean Frame Senate District 8: Angelique Ashby Senate District 10: Scott Sakakihara Senate District 14: Esmeralda Soria Senate District 16: Melissa Hurtado Senate District 18: Steve Padilla Senate District 20: Caroline Menjivar Senate District 22: Susan Rubio Senate District 24: John Erickson Senate District 26: Sara Hernandez Senate District 28: Lola Smallwood-Cuevas Senate District 30: Bob Archuleta Senate District 34: Avelino Valencia Senate District 36: Chris Duncan Senate District 38: Catherine Blakespear Senate District 40: Mara Elliott
Assembly District 2: Chris Rogers Assembly District 4: Cecilia Aguiar-Curry Assembly District 5: Neva Parker Assembly District 6: Maggy Krell Assembly District 7: Amy Slavensky Assembly District 9: Matthew Adams Assembly District 10: Stephanie Nguyen Assembly District 11: Lori Wilson Assembly District 13: Rhodesia Ransom Assembly District 14: Buffy Wicks Assembly District 15: Anamarie Ávila Farías, Assembly District 16: Rebecca Bauer-Kahan Assembly District 17: Matt Haney Assembly District 18: Mia Bonta Assembly District 19: Catherine Stefani Assembly District 20: Liz Ortega Assembly District 21: Diane Papan Assembly District 23: Marc Berman Assembly District 24: Alex Lee Assembly District 25: Ash Kalra Assembly District 26: Patrick Ahrens Assembly District 28: Gail Pellerin Assembly District 29: Robert Rivas Assembly District 30: Dawn Addis Assembly District 31: Annalisa Perea Assembly District 34: Randall Putz Assembly District 35: Andrae Gonzales Assembly District 36: Ida Obeso-Martinez Assembly District 37: Gregg Hart Assembly District 38: Steve Bennett Assembly District 39: Juan Carrillo Assembly District 40: Pilar Schiavo Assembly District 41: John Harabedian Assembly District 42: Deborah Klein Lopez Assembly District 43: Celeste Rodriguez Assembly District 44: Nick Schultz Assembly District 46: Jesse Gabriel Assembly District 48: Blanca Rubio Assembly District 49: Mike Fong Assembly District 50: Robert Garcia Assembly District 51: Rick Chavez Zbur Assembly District 52: Jessica Caloza Assembly District 53: Michelle Rodriguez Assembly District 54: Mark Gonzalez Assembly District 55: Isaac Bryan Assembly District 56: Lisa Calderon Assembly District 57: Sade Elhawary Assembly District 58: Clarissa Cervantes Assembly District 60: Corey Jackson Assembly District 61: Tina McKinnor Assembly District 62: José Luis Solache Assembly District 64: Blanca Pacheco Assembly District 65: Ayanna Davis Assembly District 67: Mark Pulido Assembly District 69: Josh Lowenthal Assembly District 70: Paula Swift Assembly District 71: JJ Galvez Assembly District 72: Chris Kluwe Assembly District 73: Cottie Petrie-Norris Assembly District 74: Sergio Farias Assembly District 75: Gerald Boursiquot Assembly District 76: Darshana Patel Assembly District 77: Tasha Boerner Assembly District 78: Chris Ward Assembly District 79: LaShae Sharp-Collins Assembly District 80: David Alvarez
Artesia City Council, At-Large: Dan Rocha Beaumont Unified School District, Area 4: Megan Garcia Berkeley City Council, District 7: Aidan Hill Mayor, City of Buellton: David Silva Cathedral City, District 5: Antonio Baciu Burbank City Council, At-Large: Nikki Perez Mayor, City of Coachella: Frank Figueroa Concord City Council, District 3: Robyn Kuslits Corte Madera Town Council, At-Large: Eli Beckman Covina City Council, City Treasurer: Neil Polzin Covina City Council District 5: Drew Aleman Culver City City Council, At-Large: Freddy Puza Culver City School Board: Triston Ezidore Culver City Unified School District, At-Large: Stephanie Loredo Daly City Council, At-Large: Atanacio “Tony” Bayudan Desert Healthcare District and Foundation Board, Zone 1: David “Jax” Kelly El Cajon City Council, District 1: Patrick Grillot El Cerrito City Council, At-Large: Gabe Quinto El Monte Union High School District, Area 4: Florencio Briones El Segundo City Council, At-Large: John Pickhaver Elk Grove Unified School District Board of Trustees, District 2: Michael Vargas Eureka City Council, Ward 1: Victor Garcia Fallbrook Fire Protection District, Division 2: Gerald “Gerry” Hoffman Fullerton City Council, District 5: Jozef Maldonado Garden Grove City Council, District 4: Hieu Nguyen Goleta Union School Board, Area 1: Eric Bowers Grossmont Union High School District, Area 4: Steve Mull Hacienda La Puente Unified School District Board, Area 2: Johnny Yoder Helix Water District, Division 2: Andrea Beth Damsky Helix Water District, Division 4: Liliana Soriano Garista La Mesa – Spring Valley School District, Area 3: Brianna Coston Lemon Grove City Council, At-Large: Krystle Johnson Lucia Mar Unified School District Board of Trustees, Area 7: Donna Kandel Montebello City Council, District 5: James Santana Mayor, City of Monterey: Tyller Williamson Monterey Park City Council, At-Large: Thomas Wong Murrieta Valley School Board, District 2: Nancy Young Natomas Unified School District, Area 1: Neil Pople Oakland City Council, District 2: Charlene Wang Oakland City Council, District 4: Janani Ramachandran Oakland School Board, District 6: Valarie Bachelor Orchard School Board, At-Large: Lyseria Kursave Palm Desert City Council, District 4: Jonathon Polly Palm Springs City Council: Jeffrey Bernstein Pasadena City College Board, Area 7: Alton Wang Redlands Unified School District, Area 2: Ryan Schavrien Redwood City Council, District 2: Chris Sturken Rohnert Park City Council, District 2: Michael DeSimone San Bernardino City Council, Ward 2: Christian Shaughnessy San Francisco Board of Education, At-Large: Ryan Hazelton San Francisco City College Board Trustee, At-Large: Elijah Ball San Francisco City College Board Trustee, At-Large: Monroe Lace San Francisco City College Board Trustee, At-Large: Erwin Tam San Francisco Unified School District Board of Trustees: Phil Kim San Jose City Council, District 3: Anthony Tordillos San Leandro City Council, District 2: James Aguilar San Luis Coastal Unified School District, Area 2: Michael Glavan San Mateo County Board of Education, Area 2: Dana Johnson San Mateo Union High School District, Area 3: Diana Harris San Ramon City Council, District 4: Marisol Rubio Santa Ana Unified School District Trustee, Area 5: Hector Bustos Santa Monica City Council, At-Large: Danny Ivanov Santa Paula City Council, At-Large: Pedro Chavez South San Francisco City Council, District 1: Aysha Pamukcu Stanislaus Union School District, Area 5: John Casselberry Mayor, City of Tracy: Dan Arriola Vallejo City Council, District 5: Tara Beasley-Stansberry Ventura City Council, District 7: Karba Eckley Ventura Unified School District, Area 4: Amber Thompson Victorville City Council, District 4: Derek Marshall Mayor, City of Vista: Kenneth Zuniga West Hollywood City Council, At-Large: Kyle Brazeal West Hollywood City Council, At-Large: Chelsea Byers West Hollywood City Council, At-Large: Jonathan Cottrell West Hollywood City Council, At-Large: Helen Krieger William S. Hart Union High School District Board of Trustees, Area 2: Julee Brooks William S. Hart Union High School Board of Trustees, Area 5: Stacy Fortner
San Diego County: Measure A (County Governance and Ethics Reform Amendments): YES San Diego County: Measure B (San Diego Health & Safety Act): YES
Bold indicates an openly LGBTQ+ candidate.
