CA-41 primary: first place
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JUN 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleFormer State Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age59 years old (May 29, 1967)
GenderMale
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LocationCalifornia
BackgroundPolitician
EducationOccidental College (BA)
Notable personal detailsHector De La Torre is an American politician and public administrator who served in the California State Assembly (50th District) from 2004 to 2010 and previously served on the South Gate City Council, including as mayor. He has worked in public-service and policy roles, including service in the U.S. Department of Labor during the Clinton administration, and later held leadership roles including executive director of the Gateway Cities Council of Governments. He has also served as a member of the California Air Resources Board and has run for federal office in California.
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Positions
Healthcare
Supports expanding access to affordable healthcare through laws that increase coverage, expand preventive and maternity services, and protect patients from insurance rescissions; has sponsored and authored state health bills aimed at broader coverage and patient protections.
Climate & Energy
Supports climate action, air quality improvements, and environmental justice through service on the California Air Resources Board and advocacy for clean energy and emissions reductions. Has participated in regulatory policymaking on greenhouse gas limits and carbon offset standards while emphasizing community health and transition concerns. No evidence found of support for Green New Deal–level proposals or explicit calls to phase out fossil fuels immediately.
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Public Safety & Guns
Supports gun control measures and has campaigned in alignment with pro-gun-control positions while also receiving endorsements from law-enforcement groups. Positions emphasize regulation alongside support for public safety and policing.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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