Inyo County, California

California Assembly District 8

See where Tangipa stand on housing, schools and growth. Names follow official Inyo County election filings.

About this race

David Jariustokaeutulelei Tangipa (Republican) is the only candidate on the November 3 ballot; David Jariustokaeutulelei Tangipa is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: David Jariustokaeutulelei Tangipa (REP) 100.0 percent advanced, 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.

What this office does

State legislator. State legislators write and vote on state laws and the state budget, which fund schools, roads, prisons, universities and health programs, and set the rules for local governments and elections. Each member represents one district and serves on committees that shape bills before a floor vote. Terms are two years in most state houses and four in most state senates.

This race. Elected by district: only voters who live in the district see this race on their ballot. The sitting officeholder, David Jariustokaeutulelei Tangipa, is on the ballot. One name is on the ballot for this seat.

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David Jariustokaeutulelei Tangipa

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From other published sources

State budget oversight and human services policy, per Assembly committee roster
Higher education, housing and community development, per Assembly committee roster

Biography

Tangipa is a San Joaquin Valley resident who attended Fresno State, where he played tight end, and earned a bachelor's degree in political science and criminology and an MBA, per the campaign site. Per the campaign site, Tangipa built a career helping people buy homes, was elected to Assembly District 8 in 2024, and serves as Budget Vice-Chair.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for California Assembly District 8 in 2026?

One candidate is tracked for California Assembly District 8 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: David Jariustokaeutulelei Tangipa. Candidate information follows official Inyo County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing, schools and growth.

When is the California Assembly District 8 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.

How do I see my exact Inyo County ballot?

Enter your ZIP code in the lookup at theballotbrief.com for the statewide and congressional races, or a full street address to add the county, city and district contests for that location.

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Candidate roster from official Inyo County and state election office filings. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles

David Jariustokaeutulelei Tangipa, full profile Official California election office