See where Bonta and Sandford stand on public safety and health care. Names follow official Alameda County election filings.
Mia Bonta (Democratic) and Andre Sandford (Democratic) meet on the November 3 ballot; Mia Bonta is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. Both are Democrats: the top-two primary sends the two leading vote-getters to November regardless of party. June 2 top-two primary result: Mia Bonta (DEM) 76.9 percent and Andre Sandford (DEM) 10.9 percent advanced over Ned Nuerge (REP) 7.2 percent, Michael Goldstein (GRN) 5.0 percent, per the Secretary of State's Statement of Vote. California's top-two primary decides who prints in November; the field is the Secretary of State's Certified List of Candidates for the General Election (August 27, 2026). This seat is elected by district; only the district covering your address appears on your ballot.
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Mia Bonta is the Democratic Assemblymember representing California's 18th Assembly District, per her campaign site. She chairs the Assembly Health Committee and founded the California Legislative Children's Caucus, and previously led an East Bay nonprofit.
Andre Sandford is a candidate for California Assembly District 18. His ballot designation is Housing Program Director, per the Alameda County Registrar of Voters' official 2026 general election candidate list.
Who is running for California Assembly District 18 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 18 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Mia Bonta and Andre Sandford. Candidate information follows official Alameda County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on public safety and health care.
When is the California Assembly District 18 election in California?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Registration deadlines, early voting dates and mail ballot rules for California are on the California election hub at theballotbrief.com.
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