Rickey
Tracy Hayes II
Republican candidate Rickey Tracy Hayes II seeks California State Assembly District 40 seat in November 2026
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Background
Rickey Tracy Hayes II is the Republican candidate for California State Assembly District 40 in the November 3, 2026 general election. He currently serves as Director of North American Field Operations for CTC Global and resides in Santa Clarita, where he has lived for over a decade. 3137
Hayes's campaign biography states he was born and raised with roots in Compton and Long Beach, then served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He subsequently worked as a custody officer and police officer before becoming an IBEW Local 47 journeyman lineman and energy-infrastructure professional. 13
Hayes is not an incumbent and has not previously held elected office, according to his candidate questionnaire. He is running to represent the 40th Assembly District, which covers the Santa Clarita Valley area. 34
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- State Assembly · District 40, California
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Director of North American Field Operations, CTC Global
- Website
- rickeyhayesforassembly.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
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Timeline
- Oct 11newsHayes listed as Republican candidate for AD-40 on November 3, 2026 general election ballot guides
LAist's general-election guide and a CityHallPass Los Angeles ballot guide updated October 11 both list Rickey Tracy Hayes II as the Republican candidate facing Democratic incumbent Pilar Schiavo in the November 3 contest for Assembly District 40.
November 3, 2026 ballot, City of Los Angeles - CityHallPass · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6endorsementKHTS owners endorse 'Rickey Hayes' for Assembly District 40
In an editorial endorsement list, KHTS owners Carl and Jeri Seratti-Goldman endorsed Rickey Hayes for the Assembly District 40 seat in the November 3 general election.
EDITORIAL: KHTS Endorsements For The 2026 Election · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsDaily News publishes Hayes's candidate questionnaire responses outlining his policy positions
Hayes stated support for reducing fuel taxes, fees, and regulations; reforming CEQA and streamlining housing permits. He opposed rent caps, high-speed rail, and Proposition 40 (billionaire's tax), and expressed support for enforcing Proposition 36.
Rickey Tracy Hayes II, Assembly District 40 candidate, 2026 election ... · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30filingCAMTB lists Hayes in legislative recreation questionnaire but notes no response received
The California Mountain Biking Coalition's 2026 legislative recreation questionnaire page lists Rickey Tracy Hayes II as a candidate for Assembly District 40 but records 'No response received,' documenting his nonresponse to the group's questionnaire.
CAMTB 2026 Legislative Recreation Questionnaire · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30newsPolitico identifies Hayes as Republican general-election opponent to incumbent Pilar Schiavo in AD-40
Politico reported that 'electricity lineman Rickey Hayes' had beaten two other Republicans in the primary to advance to the November general election, where he will face Democratic incumbent Pilar Schiavo in Assembly District 40.
The fight for California's legislative swing seats - POLITICO · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Suzette Valladares, California State Senator officialListed among elected officials backing Hayes in the June 25, 2026 campaign announcement about Stan Ellis's endorsement; no individual endorsement date given. rickeyhayesforassembly.com
- Shannon Grove, California State Senator officialListed among elected officials backing Hayes in the June 25, 2026 campaign announcement about Stan Ellis's endorsement; no individual endorsement date given. rickeyhayesforassembly.com
- Roger Niello, California State Senator officialListed among elected officials backing Hayes in the June 25, 2026 campaign announcement about Stan Ellis's endorsement; no individual endorsement date given. rickeyhayesforassembly.com
- Steven Choi, California State Senator officialListed among elected officials backing Hayes in the June 25, 2026 campaign announcement about Stan Ellis's endorsement; no individual endorsement date given. rickeyhayesforassembly.com
- Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association Political Action Committee (HJTA-PAC) organizationListed Hayes as an endorsed candidate for Assembly District 40 in its 2026 general-election voting guide, updated October 6, 2026. hjta.org · Oct 6, 2026
- Stan Ellis, California State Assemblymember officialEndorsement announced by the Hayes campaign on June 25, 2026. rickeyhayesforassembly.com · Jun 25, 2026
- Tony Strickland, California State Senator officialEndorsement announced by the Hayes campaign on April 27, 2026. rickeyhayesforassembly.com · Apr 27, 2026
- Tom Lackey, California State Assemblymember officialEndorsement announced by the Hayes campaign on April 13, 2026. rickeyhayesforassembly.com · Apr 13, 2026
- Reform California organizationEndorsement announced by the Hayes campaign on April 10, 2026. rickeyhayesforassembly.com · Apr 10, 2026
Sources 8
- [1] November 3, 2026 ballot, City of Los Angeles - CityHallPass(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] 2026 Voting Guide for California Statewide General Election(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [3] EDITORIAL: KHTS Endorsements For The 2026 Election(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [4] Rickey Tracy Hayes II, Assembly District 40 candidate, 2026 election ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [5] CAMTB 2026 Legislative Recreation Questionnaire(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [6] The fight for California's legislative swing seats - POLITICO(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [7] Assemblyman Stan Ellis Endorses Rickey Hayes for State ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 25, 2026
- [8] News(opens in a new tab) Apr 14, 2026