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Orange County, California

California Senate District 30

Archuleta and Martinez are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Orange County election filings.

About this race

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.

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, Bob J. Archuleta, is on the ballot.

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Bob J. Archuleta

Bob J. Archuleta

DemocraticIncumbent

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Immigration rights advocacy, per official Senate biography
  • Veteran resources and support, per official Senate biography
Biography

Archuleta is a U.S. Army veteran who served as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division and a former reserve police officer with the Montebello Police Department, per the campaign site. Per the campaign site, Archuleta served multiple terms on the Pico Rivera City Council including as mayor, was elected to the California Senate in 2018 and re-elected in 2022, and chairs the Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs.

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Araceli Martinez

Republican

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Prioritizing public education funding, per DecodeTheVote candidate profile
  • Making healthcare more affordable, per DecodeTheVote candidate profile
  • Supporting renewable energy initiatives, per DecodeTheVote candidate profile
Biography

Araceli Martinez is a small business owner and the daughter of immigrants from Mexico and Honduras who earned a degree from UC Riverside, per Martinez's campaign site. Martinez has also worked as a journalist and political analyst, per the same source.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for California Senate District 30 in 2026?

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 Orange County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.

When is the California Senate District 30 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 Orange County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Orange County and state election office filings, last verified October 14, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Bob J. Archuleta, full profileAraceli Martinez, full profileOfficial California election office