2026 General Election · Tuesday, November 3, 2026

California Assembly District 26

2 candidates, listed alphabetically.

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Candidates

Patrick Ahrens

DemocraticIncumbent

In office now
State Assembly Member, District 26
Work
State Assemblymember, 26th District; former congressional and legislative staffer

Patrick Ahrens is the sitting State Assembly Member for District 26 in the California State Legislature, a district that includes all or part of Santa Clara County.

Patrick Ahrens has served in the California Assembly since December 2024. He was elected to the Foothill-De Anza Community College District board in 2018 (president from 2021) and worked as a staff member for U.S. Rep. Janice Hahn and district director for Assemblymember Evan Low.

Ahrens's committees

  • Aging and Long-Term Care (Chair)
  • Budget
  • Business and Professions
  • Health
  • Transportation
  • Subcommittee No. 2 on Human Services
  • Select Committee on Asia/California Trade and Investment
  • Select Committee on Biotechnology and Medical Technology
  • Select Committee on CalFresh Enrollment and Nutrition
  • Select Committee on California-Mexico Bi-National Affairs
  • Select Committee on Child Care Costs
  • Select Committee on Domestic Violence
  • Select Committee on Housing Finance and Affordability
  • Select Committee on Master Plan for Higher Education in California
  • Select Committee on Sea Level Rise and the California Economy
  • Rules

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