Rivas and Sanchez are on the November 3, 2026 ballot. Names follow official Santa Clara County election filings.
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.
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Rivas is the 71st Speaker of the California State Assembly, first elected to the Assembly in 2018 and previously a two-term member of the San Benito County Board of Supervisors, per the campaign site. Per the campaign site, Rivas holds a bachelor's degree in government from CSU Sacramento and a master's in public administration from San Jose State University.
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Sanchez is a lifelong Central Coast resident and small business owner and regional manager with more than 30 years of experience, per the campaign site. Per the campaign site, Sanchez trained in law enforcement with the Salinas Police Department, worked in construction and private security, is an Eagle Scout, and is a father of five.
Who is running for California Assembly District 29 in 2026?
2 candidates are tracked for California Assembly District 29 on the November 3, 2026 ballot: Robert Rivas and Dennis P. Sanchez. Candidate information follows official Santa Clara County election filings; verify with the official election office linked below.
When is the California Assembly District 29 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.
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