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Riverside County, California

California Assembly District 36

See where Obeso-Martinez and Gonzalez stand on housing and schools. Names follow official Riverside County election filings.

About this race

Ida S. Obeso-Martinez (Democratic) and Jeff Gonzalez (Republican) meet on the November 3 ballot; Jeff Gonzalez is the incumbent, per the Secretary of State's list. June 2 top-two primary result: Jeff Gonzalez (REP) 44.6 percent and Ida S. Obeso-Martinez (DEM) 24.1 percent advanced over Oscar Ortiz (DEM) 22.0 percent, Tomás Oliva (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.

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, Jeff Gonzalez, is on the ballot.

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Ida S. Obeso-Martinez

Ida S. Obeso-Martinez

Democratic

Top priorities

From other published sources

  • Affordability and economic opportunity, per Imperial Valley Press
  • Healthcare access, per Imperial Valley Press
  • Education investment, per Imperial Valley Press
Biography

Obeso-Martinez is the mayor of the City of Imperial and a nurse practitioner who has worked more than 20 years in emergency room, intensive care and family care, per the campaign site. Per the campaign site, Obeso-Martinez holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice, is a first-generation college graduate, and finished second in a field of six for Imperial City Council in 2022.

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Jeff Gonzalez

Jeff Gonzalez

RepublicanIncumbent

Top priorities

From the campaign site

  • affordability in California
  • public safety
  • improved education
Biography

Jeff Gonzalez is the Republican Assemblymember representing California's 36th Assembly District, per his campaign site. He served 21 years in the United States Marine Corps, including combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, and later worked as a local pastor and small business owner.

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Questions about this race

Who is running for California Assembly District 36 in 2026?

2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 36 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Ida S. Obeso-Martinez and Jeff Gonzalez. Candidate information follows official Riverside County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below. See where they stand on housing and schools.

When is the California Assembly District 36 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 Riverside County ballot?

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Candidate roster from official Riverside County and state election office filings, last verified September 27, 2026. Bios and priorities carry their attribution inline.

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Candidate profiles
Ida S. Obeso-Martinez, full profileJeff Gonzalez, full profileOfficial California election office