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California · 2026 United States general election · November 3

State Assembly · District 27

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Official source: California Secretary of State (Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D.), Elections Division ↗(opens in a new tab) · check the state's own candidate list for the final word

State Assembly · District 27 Vote for one
Brian Pacheco Democratic Fresno County Supervisor and fourth-generation farmer seeking the open California Assembly District 27 seat as a Democrat in 2026. Full profile → Mike Murphy Republican Republican candidate for California's 27th Assembly District; former two-term Mayor of Merced Full profile →

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IssueBrian Pacheco
Democratic
Mike Murphy
Republican
Economy & jobsOpposes new taxes; fights to lower costs for Valley families Supports cutting costs and creating economic opportunities
HousingSupports building affordable housing and fixing home insurance Supports increased housing supply and opposes CEQA red tape
Health careSupports expanded, affordable healthcare access for Valley residents Supports expanding healthcare access and provider supply in the Valley
Immigrationno sourced position Supports orderly, compassionate immigration focused on farmworkers
Abortion & reproductive rightsno sourced position no sourced position
EducationSupports increased school funding for the Central Valley Supports school choice, basics-focused curriculum, and higher ed access
Climate & energyVoted to approve a solar project reclamation agreement as board chair Opposes costly energy mandates; focuses on affordability over climate rules
Crime & public safetySupports increased funding for law enforcement and public safety Supports stronger criminal accountability and funding Prop 36
Taxes & budgetOpposes new taxes on gas, groceries, and the middle class no sourced position
Gunsno sourced position no sourced position
Democracy & electionsno sourced position Critical of Sacramento policymaking; seeks to change state direction
Foreign policy & defenseno sourced position no sourced position

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