Kevin Akin
Peace and Freedom · CA
Kevin Akin is the Peace and Freedom Party candidate for California Assembly District 63 and the party's current state chair. He has repeatedly served as state chair and works on the party's legislative committee.
Where Kevin Akin stands, based on their records
Supports
Healthcare Affordability (1 record), Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties (1 record), Civil Rights (2 records)
Track record
Track record — Healthcare Affordability
Healthcare Affordability · 1 support
Joined a San Bernardino car caravan organized by the National Nurses Organizing Committee to demand a single-payer, government-run health care system (Medicare for All) for California.
February 6, 2021Supports Healthcare Affordability
Source: peaceandfreedom.us
Track record — Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties · 1 support
As Peace and Freedom Party state chair, issued a statement accusing San Francisco police of beating demonstrators outside the Israeli Consulate the night before. He called for criminal charges and for the officers to be removed.
March 17, 2009Supports Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties
Source: peaceandfreedom.us
Track record — Civil Rights
Civil Rights · 2 support
As party state chair, issued a statement condemning Governor Gavin Newsom for agreeing with podcast guests who attacked transgender people, immigrants and homeless people, and for vetoing pro-worker bills.
March 27, 2025Supports Civil Rights
Source: peaceandfreedom.us
As a 15-year-old, sued the Riverside school board with his mother after Polytechnic High School suspended him for refusing to shave his beard. He argued the grooming rule violated his freedom of expression. A state appeals court upheld the rule and ruled against him on May 13, 1968.
May 13, 1968Supports Civil Rights
Source: law.justia.com
Track record — General
General · 5 records
As party state chair, issued a statement opposing U.S. military action against Venezuela, including strikes on boats, and urging members to join protests demanding U.S. forces withdraw.
November 20, 2025
Source: peaceandfreedom.us
Carried Peace and Freedom Party signs at the Riverside No Kings rally, a nationwide protest against President Donald Trump.
October 18, 2025
Source: peaceandfreedom.us
After Russia invaded Ukraine, issued a party chair statement calling peace the immediate need and restating the party's call to pull U.S. troops from abroad and stop U.S. weapons transfers.
March 4, 2022
Source: peaceandfreedom.us
As party state chair, issued a statement before Russia's invasion of Ukraine criticizing U.S. leaders and media for pushing toward war and calling for an end to threats and acts of war.
February 4, 2022
Source: peaceandfreedom.us
As party state chair, issued a statement opposing the 2021 recall of Governor Gavin Newsom. He called the recall a far-right power grab built on falsehoods, while saying the party did not support Newsom's politics.
March 16, 2021
Source: peaceandfreedom.us
Past race Kevin Akin ran in:
- Member of the State Assembly, District 63 · November 3, 2026 · Assembly District 63; California