California State Senate District 26 election winner
$12.9K
NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Overview
Current roleFormer State Representative
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
Age45 years old (Aug 10, 1980)
GenderFemale
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LocationCalifornia
BackgroundPolitician
EducationCalifornia State University, Los Angeles — B.A., Rhetorical Communication Studies (minor: Chicano Studies)
Notable personal detailsWendy Maria Carrillo Dono is a Salvadoran-born American politician and journalist who served in the California State Assembly from 2017 to 2024, representing districts covering parts of East and Northeast Los Angeles. She has worked in communications and media, including community radio, and has been involved in labor and immigrant-rights advocacy. She holds a B.A. from California State University, Los Angeles, and a master’s degree from the University of Southern California. Carrillo is running for California State Senate District 26 in 2026.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports policies to expand economic supports and targeted tax relief for low-income Californians and small businesses, while advancing workforce and wage protections. Has sponsored or promoted measures that create or fund tax credits and state budget allocations for community programs and small-business relief. Appears aligned with progressive economic intervention rather than tax-cutting or deregulatory approaches.
Healthcare
Supports moving California toward universal/guaranteed healthcare coverage and expanding access to Medi‑Cal and services for underserved communities. Has co‑authored legislation titled “Guaranteed Health Care for All” and lists “Healthcare For All” and specific Medi‑Cal expansions on her campaign agenda.
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Immigration & Border
Supports immigrant rights, opposes deportations, and advocates expanded protections and legal pathways for immigrants. Her campaign and prior public statements emphasize defending asylum access and preventing deportations while promoting immigrant-centered policies.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports comprehensive reproductive justice and protecting access to abortion, including strengthening funding and access to providers and advancing legislation to protect reproductive health services in California.
Climate & Energy
Supports aggressive climate action including advancing a California Green New Deal, combating climate change, and legislation to expand clean energy and related infrastructure. Has sponsored and supported bills addressing clean energy, grid reliability, and climate-aligned investments. Positions emphasize a just transition for workers and accelerated clean-energy deployment.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate supports strengthening restrictions on public carry and other targeted gun-safety measures in California and has appeared at legislative events promoting tighter public-carry rules. She has participated in press conferences and legislative efforts tied to bills that would tighten standards for concealed-carry and other public-carry permissions.
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