Member of the State Assembly, District 76
Source: electionresults.sos.ca.gov
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:
Republican
Carrie Espinoza Villanueva is the Republican nominee for California's 76th State Assembly District (San Diego County) in the 2026 general election, challenging Democratic incumbent Darshana Patel. She works in college administration and has not previously held elected office.
Democratic · Incumbent
Darshana Patel is a research scientist who has served in the California Assembly since 2024 and chairs its education committee. She earlier served two terms as a Poway Unified School District trustee, including as vice president.
Records: Environment and Public Health 23 for, Corporate Accountability 20 for, Civil Rights 15 for,
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