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California · 2026 United States general election · November 3

Secretary of State

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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

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Shirley N. Weber Democratic · Incumbent Shirley N. Weber is California's incumbent Democratic Secretary of State, first appointed in 2021 and seeking re-election in 2026. Full profile → Donald P. (Don) Wagner Republican Republican Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner is the 2026 GOP nominee for California Secretary of State Full profile →

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IssueShirley N. Weber
Democratic
Donald P. (Don) Wagner
Republican
Economy & jobsno sourced position Supports making California more business-friendly
Housingno sourced position Spearheaded Orange County housing plan as Board Chair
Health careno sourced position no sourced position
Immigrationno sourced position Advocates purging ineligible voters including non-citizens from rolls
Abortion & reproductive rightsno sourced position no sourced position
EducationAuthored equity-oriented education legislation as Assemblymember no sourced position
Climate & energyno sourced position Skeptical of climate mandates; called plan a 'grotesque waste of money'
Crime & public safetyAuthored landmark police use-of-force reform (AB 392) no sourced position
Taxes & budgetno sourced position Opposes high business costs; advocates cutting the $800 LLC fee
Gunsno sourced position Opposes gun storage ordinances; voted against drafting county law
Democracy & electionsStrongly defends voting rights and election access Supports voter ID, ballot return deadlines, and voter roll cleanup
Foreign policy & defenseno sourced position no sourced position

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