First Round of 2026 Endorsements
The Housing Action Coalition is excited to share our first round of endorsements for the 2026 election cycle.
Each of these candidates has demonstrated a strong commitment to accelerating homebuilding, expanding affordability, and advancing solutions that tackle California's housing shortage head-on.
After reviewing the voting records and housing agendas of the individuals running for seats in the state legislature, our C4 board has voted to endorse the following candidates:
Congressional Endorsement
Scott Wiener (D) – Congressional District 11 (Open seat — previously held by Rep. Nancy Pelosi)
State Senate Endorsement
John Erickson (D) – Senate District 24 (Open seat — previously held by Sen. Ben Allen)
State Assembly Endorsements (Incumbents)
Joe Patterson (R) – Assembly District 05
Heath Flora (R) – Assembly District 09
Lori Wilson (D) – Assembly District 11
Buffy Wicks (D) – Assembly District 14
Matt Haney (D) – Assembly District 17
Mia Bonta (D) – Assembly District 18
Catherine Stefani (D) – Assembly District 19
Marc Berman (D) – Assembly District 23
Alex Lee (D) – Assembly District 24
Ash Kalra (D) – Assembly District 25
Patrick Ahrens (D) – Assembly District 26
Robert A. Rivas (D) – Assembly District 29
Joaquin Arambula (D) – Assembly District 31
John Harabedian (D) – Assembly District 39
Pilar Schiavo (D) – Assembly District 40
Celeste Rodriguez (D) – Assembly District 41
Jesse Gabriel (D) – Assembly District 46
Mike Fong (D) – Assembly District 49
Robert Garcia (D) – Assembly District 50
Jessica Caloza (D) – Assembly District 52
Mark Gonzalez (D) – Assembly District 54
Sade Elhawary (D) – Assembly District 57
Tina McKinnor (D) – Assembly District 61
Chris Ward (D) – Assembly District 78
David Alvarez (D) – Assembly District 80
These leaders have a proven track record of championing smarter land-use policy, streamlined approvals, and the kind of pro-housing reforms our communities urgently require. We’re proud to support their campaigns as they seek election and continue their pro-housing leadership.
This is just the first wave of our 2026 endorsements. HAC will share additional announcements as races develop and as more candidates advance their housing platforms.
