California State Senate District 26 candidate surveys, 2022

Elections in California, 2022

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This article shows responses from candidates in the 2022 election for California State Senate District 26 who completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey.

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Candidates and election results

General election

General election for California State Senate District 26

Incumbent Maria Elena Durazo defeated Claudia Agraz in the general election for California State Senate District 26 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Maria Elena Durazo (D)	82.9	155,727
		Claudia Agraz (R)	17.1	32,022

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 187,749
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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Claudia Agraz (R)

Public Safety -Keep our communities safe from crime and to hold criminals accountable for breaking the law.

Keep Business in California -Due to high taxes and regulations, too many businesses are leaving our state.

Parental Rights Must Be Protected -Parents must have rights and responsibilities toward their own children.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Claudia Agraz (R)

Cut taxes and stop overspending in government, Protect Parental Rights, Education, honor Medical Privacy, Protect Civil and Human Rights.

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Claudia Agraz (R)

Tune in on what's proceeding in our state legislature right now. If you observe what the incumbents are doing by taking away our rights, including parental rights, and overstepping their power, you should want to get involved. It has had a negative impact on our households, schools, jobs, resources, and bankrupted businesses, as well as our state's economic and social infrastructure.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Claudia Agraz (R)

-Have a genuine desire to serve and the dignity to do so.

-Desire to implement policies that will benefit constituents without exceeding your authority. -Have sound judgment and character to serve in government. -Compassion for your constituents' best interests.

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Claudia Agraz (R)

Led Zeppelin - Travelling Riverside Blues

See also

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