Robert Rivas (Democratic) and Dennis P. Sanchez (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Robert Rivas is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Robert Rivas (DEM) 66.5 percent and Dennis P. Sanchez (REP) 18.1 percent advanced over J.W. Paine (REP) 15.5 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.
Robert Rivas (Democratic)Incumbent
Robert Rivas is the Democratic candidate for California Assembly District 29 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's Certified List of Candidates (ballot designation: California Assembly Speaker). Robert Rivas is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Dennis P. Sanchez trained as a police officer with the Salinas Police Department before starting his own construction and security businesses, per Initiate Justice Action's Assembly District 29 voter guide. He is a Republican candidate for California's 29th Assembly District. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.
Priorities: Names public safety as a top priority, though the voter guide notes his campaign has not detailed specific policy proposals, per Initiate Justice Action's Assembly District 29 voter guide
Dawn Addis (Democratic) and Shannon Kessler (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Dawn Addis is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Dawn Addis (DEM) 54.8 percent and Shannon Kessler (REP) 35.9 percent advanced over Susannah Brown (DEM) 9.3 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.
Dawn Addis (Democratic)Incumbent
Dawn Addis is the Democratic candidate for California Assembly District 30 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's Certified List of Candidates for the General Election.
Shannon Kessler is the Republican candidate for California Assembly District 30 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's Certified List of Candidates for the General Election.
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Robert Rivas is the Democratic candidate for California Assembly District 29 on the November 3, 2026 ballot, per the Secretary of State's Certified List of Candidates (ballot designation: California Assembly Speaker). Robert Rivas is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. No campaign website or questionnaire response was found as of September 7, 2026.