Tief
Gibbs
Tief Gibbs is the 2026 Republican candidate for California State Senate District 2, a small-business owner from Novato.
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Background
Tief Gibbs is the Republican candidate for California State Senate District 2 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running for an open seat vacated by term-limited incumbent Sen. Mike McGuire.18 She resides in Novato, California, and co-owns Vintage Vehicles, an auto business in Novato. Her campaign biography also notes she serves on the Novato Downtown Business Association board and is secretary of the Marin Republican Central Committee.114
Gibbs holds a bachelor's degree in economics from San Diego State University, according to her campaign biography.1 Prior to her 2026 Senate bid, she ran for California's 2nd Congressional District in the March 2024 top-two primary but did not advance past that contest.16)
She and Democratic candidate Damon Connolly advanced from the June 2026 primary to face each other in the general election.35 The available sources do not identify any previously held elected public office.1
At a glance
- Party
- Republican
- Running for
- State Senate · District 2, California
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Website
- tief4senate.org(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 10newsGibbs discusses election issues ahead of November race
The Antelope Valley Press published a report on Gibbs talking about election issues as he campaigns for California State Senate District 2 against Democrat Damon Connolly, with the general election set for Nov. 3.
Gibbs talks election issues · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6endorsementGibbs endorsed by California Rifle & Pistol Association
The Ark's election guide reported that Gibbs received an endorsement from the California Rifle & Pistol Association. His stated platform includes opposing abortion, supporting lower taxes, parental rights, secure borders, more oil drilling, and new water and fire-prevention infrastructure.
Election 2026: Open governor's race, billionaire tax top California ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 2newsGibbs and Connolly advance from California State Senate District 2 primary
Tief Gibbs (R) received 16.2% and Damon Connolly (D) received 73.4% in the June 2 primary, with both advancing to the November general election for the open SD-2 seat vacated by term-limited incumbent Mike McGuire.
Election 2026: Open governor's race, billionaire tax top California ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- California Rifle & Pistol Association (CRPA) organizationGibbs's campaign website states she is 'proud to be endorsed' by CRPA; also mentioned in a reader's forum letter in the Marin IJ. tief4senate.org
- Marin Republican Party organizationA reader's forum item in the Marin Independent Journal (May 6, 2026) states Gibbs is endorsed by the Marin Republican Party. This is a reader's letter, not a newspaper editorial endorsement. marinij.com
- California Republican Assembly (CRA) organizationCRA's State Senate endorsements page names Gibbs as its District 2 candidate for the November 2026 general election; specific endorsement date not given. cragop.org
- California Republican Party (CAGOP) organizationCAGOP endorsements page lists 'SD 2: Tief Gibbs.' cagop.org · Apr 29, 2026
Sources 9
- [1] Tief Gibbs for State Senate 2026 – A 2026 California State ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Gibbs talks election issues(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
- [3] Election 2026: Open governor's race, billionaire tax top California ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [4] Marin candidates joust in state Senate runoff(opens in a new tab) Aug 18, 2026
- [5] STATE SENATE - CRA(opens in a new tab) Jul 9, 2026
- [6] Voter Guide Profile for CA U.S. Rep., Dist. 2 candidate - Tief Gibbs(opens in a new tab) Jun 2, 2026
- [7] Marin IJ Readers' Forum for May 6, 2026(opens in a new tab) May 5, 2026
- [8] Three North Bay candidates vie for state Senate seat(opens in a new tab) Apr 30, 2026
- [9] Endorsements - CAGOP(opens in a new tab) Apr 29, 2026