California State Senate District 26 election winner
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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
Voters choose the office holder.
Overview
Current roleEnvironmental Protection Director
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderFemale
LocationCalifornia
BackgroundEnvironmental Protection Director
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EducationB.A., University of California, Merced
Notable personal detailsSarah Rascón is a Democratic candidate for the California State Senate in District 26 (Los Angeles area). She has worked in public service and environmental policy, including serving as an Urban River Program Officer for the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority and as a field deputy in the California State Assembly. She was appointed to the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission and later worked as Director of County and Regional Affairs in the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
The candidate supports government investment in workforce development, public education, and targeted tax credit programs for the entertainment industry while advocating reduced bureaucratic burdens for businesses. There is no clear statement on broader tax-rate changes for individuals or corporations in the available campaign materials.
Healthcare
Supports California single-payer CalCare and is a proponent of CUSP (California United for Single Payer). Backs measures to reduce premiums and out-of-pocket costs, negotiate prescription prices, eliminate surprise billing, expand Medi‑Cal coverage, and strengthen protections and pay for healthcare workers.
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Immigration & Border
Supports protections for immigrant rights, including opposing ICE raids that detain people without due process and denouncing expansion of immigration detention facilities. Positions emphasize immigrant protections and oversight of detention rather than enforcement expansion.
Climate & Energy
Supports directing meaningful funding to climate resilience, prioritizing environmental justice for underserved communities, and preparing the workforce for clean energy jobs while emphasizing clean air and green space access.
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