David Penaloza
David Penaloza is a member of the Santa Ana City Council in California, representing Ward 6. He assumed office on April 5, 2022. His current term ends on December 8, 2026.
Penaloza (Democratic Party) is running for election to the California State Assembly to represent District 68. He is on the ballot in the primary on June 2, 2026.[source]
Elections
2026
See also: California State Assembly elections, 2026
General election
The primary will occur on June 2, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.
Nonpartisan primary
Nonpartisan primary election for California State Assembly District 68
Jessie Lopez (D), David Penaloza (D), Shannon Wingfield (D), and Mayra Ruiz (R) are running in the primary for California State Assembly District 68 on June 2, 2026.
Candidate | ||
 | Jessie Lopez (D) | |
 | David Penaloza (D) | |
| Shannon Wingfield (D) | ||
| Mayra Ruiz (R) | ||
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Campaign finance
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2022
See also: City elections in Santa Ana, California (2022)
General election
General election for Santa Ana City Council Ward 6
Incumbent David Penaloza defeated Manuel Escamilla in the general election for Santa Ana City Council Ward 6 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Penaloza (Nonpartisan) | 54.8 | 2,863 |
 | Manuel Escamilla (Nonpartisan) | 45.2 | 2,364 | |
| Total votes: 5,227 | |||
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2018
General election
General election for Santa Ana City Council Ward 2
The following candidates ran in the general election for Santa Ana City Council Ward 2 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | David Penaloza (Nonpartisan) | 27.1 | 14,549 |
| Sandra Peña Sarmiento (Nonpartisan) | 20.5 | 10,990 | ||
 | Miguel Gonzalez (Nonpartisan) | 16.1 | 8,610 | |
| Alfonso Ceja-Villa (Nonpartisan) | 13.9 | 7,475 | ||
 | Paul Gonzales (Nonpartisan) | 13.9 | 7,472 | |
| Irma Macias (Nonpartisan) | 8.5 | 4,536 | ||
| Total votes: 53,632 | |||
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Campaign themes
2026
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2022
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
Footnotes
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Nelida Mendoza |
Santa Ana City Council Ward 6 2022-Present |
Succeeded by - |
| Preceded by - |
Santa Ana City Council Ward 2 2019-2022 |
Succeeded by Nelida Mendoza |
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