Member of the State Assembly, District 68
Assembly District 68; California
My vote power: High
What does this office do?
- Voting on how much you pay in state taxes
- Voting on how much money your local public schools get
- Voting on which roads and highways get built or repaired
Affects: AI Regulation, Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health,
Candidates:
Democratic
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.
Records: Government Efficiency 1 against, Housing Affordability 1 for
Democratic
Jessie Lopez has served on the Santa Ana City Council since December 2020. She served a term as the city's mayor pro tem.
Records: Anti-Corruption 1 against, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties 1 for, Government Spending Reduction 1 against,
Source: ballotpedia.org