David Penaloza
Democratic · CA · Santa Ana City Councilmember, Ward 6 (Mayor Pro Tem)
David Penaloza is a Democratic candidate for California's 68th State Assembly District (Santa Ana) in the 2026 general election, an open-seat top-two contest against fellow Democrat Jessie Lopez. He has served on the Santa Ana City Council (Ward 6) since 2018 and was selected Mayor Pro Tem in 2026.
Where David Penaloza stands, based on their records
Supports
Housing Affordability (1 record)
Opposes
Government Efficiency (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 oppose
Voted No on Santa Ana Ordinance NS-3097, which dissolved five city commissions and reallocated their powers.
July 7, 2026Opposes Government Efficiency
Source: cc-publicdocs.santa-ana.org
Track record — Housing Affordability
Housing Affordability · 1 support
David Penaloza voted with the Santa Ana City Council on April 21, 2026 to authorize a request for proposals for affordable-housing development.
April 21, 2026Supports Housing Affordability
Source: cc-publicdocs.santa-ana.org
Track record — General
General · 1 record
Has served on the Santa Ana City Council representing Ward 6 since being elected in 2018. Was re-elected in 2022. Was selected as Mayor Pro Tem in January 2026.
November 6, 2018
Source: santa-ana.gov
Past race David Penaloza ran in:
- Member of the State Assembly, District 68 · November 3, 2026 · Assembly District 68; California