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Matthew Adams (California)
Matthew Adams (Democratic Party) is running for election to the California State Assembly to represent District 9. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.
Adams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Matthew Adams was born in Lodi, California. He earned a bachelor's degree from Sacramento State University in 2017. His career experience includes working as an educator and community organizer.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: California State Assembly elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
General election for California State Assembly District 9
Matthew Adams is running in the general election for California State Assembly District 9 on November 3, 2026.
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
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Matthew Adams completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Adams' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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As a teacher, I have taught middle school and high school students in mathematics, science, and social studies, working every day to prepare the next generation for success. My experiences across the state of California, from the Bay Area to the Central Valley, have deepened my understanding of what today’s students and educators need to thrive.
As a Regional Field Organizer for Equality California, I led voter registration and education campaigns, recruiting and training volunteers for phone-banking, text-banking, and canvassing efforts across the Central Valley in support of candidates that shared the values of working on behalf of our LGBTQ+ community.
Additionally, I've worked on campaigns all across our state, leading campaign efforts across the Central Valley, Bay Area, and Sacramento. Whether it's canvassing neighborhoods, organizing events, or working with volunteers, I am committed to ensuring every voice is heard.- Getting Money Out of Politics Far too often, the voices of everyday Californians are drowned out by corporate lobbyists and billion-dollar interests. I’m running as a candidate who refuses corporate PAC money, and I want to pursue campaign finance reform and greater transparency so that every voter has confidence their representative is working for them, not the highest bidder.
- Housing and Affordability We’re in a crisis that touches every corner of District 9. Families are being priced out of their own communities. I want to expand affordable housing, push for tenant protections, and support smart, sustainable growth that allows working families, seniors, and young people to live with dignity. This means holding developers accountable while also making it easier to build affordable units and invest in infrastructure that supports them.
- Education and Workforce Development As an educator myself, I’ve seen firsthand the power of public schools to transform lives. I want to strengthen funding for K–12 education, ensure smaller class sizes, and support teachers so they can focus on what matters most: their students. At the same time, I want to expand access to vocational training and apprenticeships so that young people in our district can step into good-paying, stable careers without being forced to leave home.
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Campaign finance summary
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See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on October 9, 2025
