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Xavier Becerra - Governor
Xavier is a former California Attorney General, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, and longtime member of Congress, now running for Governor of California. Drawing on decades of public service, his campaign focuses on protecting Californians’ rights, lowering the cost of living—especially housing and healthcare—and expanding clean, affordable energy.
Fiona Ma - Lieutenant Governor
Fiona is the California State Treasurer, elected in 2018 and reelected in 2022, and is currently running for Lieutenant Governor of California. With vast experience in accounting and economics, Fiona is focused on making California affordable without compromising values such as freedom, climate health, and the education system.
Eleni Kounalakis - Treasurer
Eleni is the current Lieutenant Governor, former US Ambassador to Hungary under Obama, and is now running for State Treasurer. With vast fiscal experience and achievements, Kounalakis is focused on equity and representing California’s values to push the state towards a strong financial future.
Richard Barrera -Superintendent of Public Instruction
Richard Barrera is a dedicated education leader serving as the Superintendent of Public Instruction, bringing decades of experience in public education advocacy, policy, and community organizing to the role. Previously, he served for over fifteen years as a prominent board member for the San Diego Unified School District, where he championed restorative justice practices, universal preschool, and stronger partnerships between schools, labor, and local communities.
Shirley Weber - Secretary of State *
Running for reelection to stand strong against partisan attacks on our democracy and expand our right to vote.
Malia Cohen Controller*
Running for reelection to continue growing the world’s fifth-largest economy with equality and accountability.
Sally Lieber - Board of Equalization*
Running for reelection for responsive staffing and affordable housing.
Jacqui Irwin - Congress *
Running to represent Ventura County to help create jobs and keep our communities safe.
Salud Carbajal - Congress*
Running for reelection in the Central Coast to fight for opportunity security unique to the needs of our region.
Deborah Klein Lopez - Assembly*
Running to represent the eastern half of Ventura County. Deborah will ensure coordination before, during, and after disasters, expand healthcare coverage, and renewable energy for all communities.
Steve Bennett - Assembly*
Running for reelection to represent the western half of Ventura County. An environmental champion, working to increase the stock of affordable housing.
Karen Sher - Ventura County Superintendent of Schools
Award-winning teacher, Statewide Director of Teacher Recruitment, and School Board Trustee running to make sure students are college-prepared and career-ready. Only candidate endorsed by Teachers, the Democratic Party & Labor Council.
Local Endorsements
Local Races
Area |
Name |
Office |
District |
Camarillo |
Martita Martinez-Bravo |
Camarillo City Council |
District 5 |
Camarillo |
Susan Santangelo |
Camarillo City Council |
District 2 |
Camarillo |
Jordan Roberts |
Camarillo Health Care District |
Zone 1 |
Camarillo |
Liam Andres O’Neill Hernandez |
Camarillo Health Care District |
Zone 5 |
Camarillo |
Matthew Flood |
Camarillo Health Care District |
Zone 4 |
Camarillo |
Roger Bowerman |
Community College Board |
District 2 |
Camarillo |
Laura Valdez |
Pleasant Valley School District |
Area 1 |
Camarillo |
Debra McIntyre-Sciarrino |
County Board of Education |
Area 2 |
Conejo Valley |
Roger Bowerman |
Community College Board |
District 2 |
Conejo Valley |
Amy Buss |
Conejo Recreation and Park District |
District 4 |
Conejo Valley |
Debra McIntyre-Sciarrino |
County Board of Education |
Area 2 |
Conejo Valley |
David Newman |
Thousand Oaks City Council |
District 3 |
Conejo Valley |
Karen Arreola |
Thousand Oaks City Council |
District 1 |
Conejo Valley |
Kyle Rohrbach |
Thousand Oaks City Council |
District 2 |
Fillmore |
Carina Forsythe |
Fillmore-Piru Memorial District |
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Fillmore |
Derek Fouarge |
Fillmore-Piru Memorial District |
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Moorpark |
Katie Clunen |
Moorpark Unified School District |
Area 1 |
Ojai |
Rachel Lang |
Ojai City Council |
District 2 |
Oxnard |
Bert Perello |
Oxnard City Council |
District 1 |
Oxnard |
Gabby Basua |
Oxnard City Council |
District 5 |
Oxnard |
Gabe Teran |
Oxnard City Council |
District 2 |
Oxnard |
Jason Hodge |
Oxnard Harbor District |
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Oxnard |
Mary Anne Rooney |
Oxnard Harbor District |
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Oxnard |
Jess Herrera |
Oxnard Harbor District |
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Oxnard |
Jasmine Duron |
Oxnard School District |
Area 2 |
Oxnard |
Rafael Cahue |
Oxnard School District |
Area 3 |
Oxnard |
Rose Gonzales |
Oxnard School District |
Area 5 |
Oxnard |
Alesia Martin |
Rio School District |
Area 3 |
Oxnard |
Inez Spates |
Rio School District |
Area 4 |
Oxnard |
Khaled Omar |
Rio School District |
Area 1 |
Port Hueneme |
Jason Hodge |
Oxnard Harbor District |
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Port Hueneme |
Mary Anne Rooney |
Oxnard Harbor District |
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Port Hueneme |
Jess Herrera |
Oxnard Harbor District |
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Port Hueneme |
James Importante |
Port Hueneme City Council |
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Port Hueneme |
Laura Hernandez |
Port Hueneme City Council |
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Port Hueneme |
Martha McQueen-Legohn |
Port Hueneme City Council |
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Santa Paula |
Jenny Crosswhite |
Santa Paula City Council |
District 2 |
Santa Paula |
Nancy Grass |
Santa Paula City Council |
District 4 |
Santa Paula |
Francisco Estrada |
Santa Paula Unified School District |
Area 5 |
Simi Valley |
Kristina Pine |
County Board of Education |
Area 4 |
Simi Valley |
Josh Gray |
Simi Valley City Council |
District 4 |
Simi Valley |
Sam Cohen |
Simi Valley City Council |
District 2 |
Simi Valley |
Kareem Jubran |
Simi Valley Mayor |
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Simi Valley |
Ryan Rosuck |
Simi Valley Unified School District |
Area E |
Ventura |
Bill McReynolds |
Ventura City Council |
District 5 |
Ventura |
Jeannette Sanchez-Palacios |
Ventura City Council |
District 4 |
Ventura |
Karba Eckley |
Ventura City Council |
District 6 |
Ventura |
Liz Campos |
Ventura City Council |
District 1 |
Ventura |
Amber Thompson |
Ventura Unified School District |
Area 4 |
Ventura |
Andrew LaFave |
Ventura Unified School District |
Area 5 |
State Ballot Propositions
Proposition |
Position |
Proposition 1 |
YES |
Proposition 2 |
YES |
Proposition 3 |
YES |
Proposition 4 |
YES |
Proposition 5 |
YES |
Proposition 37 |
YES |
Proposition 38 |
YES |
Proposition 39 |
NO |
Proposition 40 |
YES |
Proposition 41 |
NO |
Proposition 42 |
NO |
Proposition 43 |
NO |
Proposition 44 |
NO |
Proposition 45 |
NO |
Local Ballot Measures
Measure A |
City of Simi Valley |
Occupancy Tax Rate |
Neutral |
Measure B |
Rio Elementary School District |
School Bond |
Yes |
Measure C |
Santa Paula Unified School District |
School Bond |
Yes |
Measure D |
United Water Conservation |
Water Supply, Conservation and Water Quality Bond Measure |
Yes |
Measure E |
City of Oxnard |
Sales Tax Measure |
Yes |
Measure H |
Allan Hancock Joint Community College District |
School Bond |
Yes |
* These races are endorsed by the California Democratic Party, not by the Ventura County Democratic Party. Under California Democratic Party rules, county parties may only endorse at the County level and below.
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- Early Endorsement: July 25, 2026
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