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2 candidates are tracked for California Senate District 30 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Bob J. Archuleta and Araceli Martinez. Candidate information follows official Los Angeles County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
Bob J. Archuleta (Democratic) and Araceli Martinez (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Bob J. Archuleta is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Bob J. Archuleta (DEM) 65.1 percent and Araceli Martinez (REP) 34.9 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.
Bob J. Archuleta is the Democratic incumbent representing California's 30th Senate District, covering parts of Los Angeles and Orange counties, per his official Senate biography. A former mayor of Pico Rivera and former presidential appointee, he was elected to the State Senate in November 2018. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
2026 priorities (per the official Senate biography)
- Immigration rights advocacy
- Veteran resources and support
Araceli Martinez has not previously held political office and has been engaged in community initiatives focused on education and healthcare, per her DecodeTheVote candidate profile. She is a Republican candidate for California's 30th Senate District. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
2026 priorities (per the DecodeTheVote candidate profile)
- Prioritizing public education funding
- Making healthcare more affordable
- Supporting renewable energy initiatives
