Melissa
Hernandez

1. Economy & jobs Supports lower costs, small business growth, and keeping tech/manufacturing jobs in the East Bay +

2. Housing Supports expanding affordable housing, first-time buyer programs, and lower tariffs on construction materials +

3. Health care Supports lowering prescription costs, protecting Medicare, and restoring insurance subsidies +

4. Immigration Supports pathway to citizenship for DREAMers and comprehensive immigration reform +

5. Abortion & reproductive rights Supports the Women's Health Protection Act to restore reproductive freedom +

6. Climate & energy Supports renewable energy transition and restoring the IRA +

7. Crime & public safety Supports robust law enforcement funding and crime prevention +

8. Taxes & budget Opposes tax increases; skeptical of proposed billionaire tax; anti-tariff +

9. Foreign policy & defense Cautious on military aid to Israel; opposes Taliban diplomacy +

1. Oct 9
   endorsement

   Dublin Councilmember Qaadri rescinds endorsement of Hernandez over debate remarks

   Dublin Councilmember Kashef Qaadri confirmed he had withdrawn his endorsement of Hernandez following her Taliban-related comment at the October 7 debate.

   ↳ Hernandez loses endorsement after 'racist dog whistle' remarks at ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 8
   news

   Hernandez issues clarification on Taliban remarks, says she opposes diplomatic relations with Taliban

   In a statement the day after the debate, Hernandez said she opposed establishing diplomatic relations with the Taliban and drew a distinction between that position and compassion for the Afghan people.

   ↳ Hernandez loses endorsement after 'racist dog whistle' remarks at ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Oct 7
   debate

   Outside spending and AIPAC-linked support disputed during debate

   Wahab criticized outside spending benefiting Hernandez during the debate; Hernandez responded that 'we can't control the independent expenditures.'

   ↳ Election 2026: Wahab and Hernandez clash over quote about ‘communications with the Taliban’ · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Oct 7
   debate

   Hernandez and Wahab face off in Dublin debate on cost of living, immigration, and public safety

   Hernandez and Wahab debated in Dublin covering immigration, health care, housing affordability, public safety, campaign spending, and AI data center regulation. Hernandez named cost of living, immigration reform, and public-safety enforcement as priorities, saying immigration reform would be her first goal in Congress.

   ↳ www.nbcbayarea.com · news · localCalifornia’s 14th Congressional District race debate – NBC ... · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Sep 7
   filing

   FEC filings show Hernandez campaign raised nearly $2M through September 7

   FEC figures for Melissa Hernandez For Congress (C00932541) showed $1,990,729 raised, $1,910,153 spent, $80,576 cash on hand, and $3,663 in debt through the September 7 reporting period.

   ↳ Melissa Hernandez (D) — U.S. Representative, CA-14 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Aug 27
   filing

   Hernandez certified for November ballot as CA-14 general election candidate

   California certified Hernandez, a Democrat with the ballot designation 'Healthcare Services Director,' for the November 3 general election. Both she and Wahab advanced under California's top-two primary system.

   ↳ Melissa Hernandez (D) — U.S. Representative, CA-14 | 2026 profile · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Aug 18
   news

   Wahab defeats Hernandez in special election for CA-14 remainder of Swalwell's term

   Aisha Wahab defeated Melissa Hernandez 53% to 47% in the special election for the remainder of Eric Swalwell's term in CA-14.

   ↳ Hernandez loses endorsement after 'racist dog whistle' remarks at ... · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• Livermore Police Officers' Association organization
  Listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. melissahernandez2026.com
• Greg Stanton official
  U.S. Representative (AZ-4); listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. melissahernandez2026.com
• Linda Sánchez official
  U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsements page. Also mentioned in July 28 announcement. melissahernandez2026.com
• Alameda County Deputy Sheriffs Association organization
  Listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. melissahernandez2026.com
• John Marchand official
  Mayor; listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. melissahernandez2026.com
• Bold Democrats organization
  Listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. melissahernandez2026.com
• Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters, IAFF Local 1974 union
  Listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. melissahernandez2026.com
• Alameda County Firefighters, IAFF Local 55 union
  Listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. melissahernandez2026.com
• Fremont Firefighters, IAFF Local 1689 union
  Listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. melissahernandez2026.com
• Fremont Police Association organization
  Listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. melissahernandez2026.com
• Gil Cisneros official
  U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsements page. Also mentioned in July 28 announcement. melissahernandez2026.com
• Jack Balch official
  Mayor; listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. melissahernandez2026.com
• Moms Fed Up PAC organization
  Listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. melissahernandez2026.com
• Jim Costa official
  U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsements page. melissahernandez2026.com
• Sam Liccardo official
  U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsements page. Also mentioned in July 28 announcement. melissahernandez2026.com
• Lois Frankel official
  U.S. Representative (FL-22); listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. melissahernandez2026.com
• Sherry Hu official
  Mayor; listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. melissahernandez2026.com
• Julia Brownley official
  U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsements page. Also mentioned in July 28 announcement. melissahernandez2026.com
• Brad Schneider official
  U.S. Representative (IL-10); listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. melissahernandez2026.com
• Mark Salinas official
  Mayor; listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. melissahernandez2026.com
• Elect Democratic Women organization
  Listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. melissahernandez2026.com
• Lou Correa official
  U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsements page. Also mentioned in July 28 announcement. melissahernandez2026.com
• Fiona Ma official
  California State Treasurer; listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. melissahernandez2026.com
• Juan González III official
  Mayor; listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. melissahernandez2026.com
• Hindu American PAC organization
  Listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. melissahernandez2026.com
• Zoe Lofgren official
  U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsements page. Also mentioned in July 28 announcement. melissahernandez2026.com
• Ami Bera official
  U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsements page. melissahernandez2026.com
• David Haubert official
  Alameda County Supervisor; listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. melissahernandez2026.com
• Gary Singh official
  Mayor; listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. melissahernandez2026.com
• Asian Americans for Good Government PAC organization
  Listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. melissahernandez2026.com
• National Latino Peace Officers Association organization
  Listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. melissahernandez2026.com
• Norma Torres official
  U.S. Representative; listed on campaign endorsements page. melissahernandez2026.com
• Nate Miley official
  Alameda County Supervisor; listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. melissahernandez2026.com
• Teamsters Joint Council 7 union
  Listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. melissahernandez2026.com
• Elisa Márquez official
  Alameda County Supervisor; listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. melissahernandez2026.com
• Kashef Qaadri official
  Dublin Councilmember; listed on campaign endorsements page, but the Mercury News reported on October 9, 2026 that he rescinded his endorsement after a debate citing 'racist dog whistle' remarks. mercurynews.com
• Latinas Lead California organization
  Listed on campaign endorsements page. No date given. melissahernandez2026.com
• Willie Brown official
  Former San Francisco mayor and former California Assembly speaker; endorsed per campaign announcement dated August 13, 2026. melissahernandez2026.com · Aug 13, 2026
• Pleasanton Police Officers Association organization
  Announced joint endorsement at press conference described in campaign release dated August 9, 2026. melissahernandez2026.com · Aug 9, 2026
• BART Police Officers Association organization
  Announced joint endorsement at press conference described in campaign release dated August 9, 2026. melissahernandez2026.com · Aug 9, 2026
• Union City Police Officers Association organization
  Announced joint endorsement at press conference described in campaign release dated August 9, 2026. melissahernandez2026.com · Aug 9, 2026
• Mike Levin official
  U.S. Representative; jointly announced endorsement with Adam Gray on July 28, 2026. melissahernandez2026.com · Jul 28, 2026
• Adam Gray official
  U.S. Representative; jointly announced endorsement with Mike Levin on July 28, 2026. melissahernandez2026.com · Jul 28, 2026
• New Democrat Coalition Action Fund organization
  Listed Hernandez as an endorsed candidate; described her as one of its candidates in California in a June 2, 2026 release. newdemactionfund.com · Jun 2, 2026
• CHC BOLD PAC organization
  Congressional Hispanic Caucus campaign arm; announced endorsement on April 30, 2026. boldpac.com · Apr 30, 2026

Raised

$1.99M

Spent

$1.91M

Cash on hand

$81K

As of Sep 7, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6CA14163(opens in a new tab)