UPTE Political Endorsements:
November 3, 2026 General Election
Your mail-in ballot for the Nov 3, 2026 general election should be in your hands soon, if it is not already.
Below are the candidates who we think best align with UPTE’s values and have taken steps to demonstrate that they will support us—and other working families—when given the opportunity.
It is especially important for public sector workers like us to make sure that we elect candidates who are committed to supporting public education, research, and healthcare—so we can continue to have the resources we need to deliver for our students, patients, and everyone who depends on our research.
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California’s 11th Congressional District
Connie ChanCalifornia’s 20th State Assembly District
Liz OrtegaMayor of Richmond
Claudia JimenezBay Area Regional Transit Measure (Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara): Yes
Proposition I (San Francisco): Yes
Proposition B (San Francisco): Yes
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California’s 7th Congressional District
Mai VangCalifornia’s 4th State Assembly District
Cecilia Aguiar-CurryCalifornia’s 7th State Assembly District
Amy SlavenskySacramento County Board of Supervisors, District 1
Eric Guerra -
College of Sequoias Board of Trustees, Ward 1
Louis LyonsCollege of Sequoias Board of Trustees, Ward 2
Kristina RoperCollege of Sequoias Board of Trustees, Ward 5
Susie Nava -
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, District 1
María Elena DurazoLos Angeles City Council, District 1
Eunisses HernandezLos Angeles City Council, District 9
Estuardo MazariegosLos Angeles City Council, District 13
Hugo Soto-Martínez -
California’s 68th State Assembly District
Jessie LopezCalifornia’s 72nd State Assembly District
Chris KluweOrange County Board of Supervisors, District 5
Katrina FoleyIrvine City Council, District 6
Kathleen TresederSanta Ana City Council, Ward 6
Isuri Ramos -
California’s 48th Congressional District
Marni von WilpertCalifornia’s 76th State Assembly District
Dr. Darshana R. PatelCalifornia’s 79th State Assembly District
Dr. LaShae Sharp-Collins
If you are looking for recommendations for races where UPTE did not make an endorsement, you can review the California Federation of Labor Unions’ endorsements here.
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