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Mindy Pechenuk

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Mindy Pechenuk
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Republican Party

Elections and appointments
Last election

April 15, 2025

Education

Bachelor's

City University of New York, Queens College, 1973

Personal
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Jewish
Profession
Political activist
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Mindy Pechenuk ran in a special election for Mayor of Oakland in California. She lost in the special general election on April 15, 2025.

Biography

Mindy Pechenuk earned a bachelor's degree from City University of New York, Queens College in 1973. Her career experience includes working as a political activist.[1]

Elections

2025

See also: Mayoral election in Oakland, California (2025)

General election

General election for Mayor of Oakland

The ranked-choice voting election was won by Barbara Lee in round 9 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 94,305
Candidate Connection = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Pechenuk in this election.

2024

City council

See also: City elections in Oakland, California (2024)

General election

General election for Oakland City Council At-large

The ranked-choice voting election was won by Rowena Brown in round 9 . The results of Round are displayed below. To see the results of other rounds, use the dropdown menu above to select a round and the table will update.

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 144,857
Candidate Connection = candidate completed the Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Pechenuk in this election.

State Assembly

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2024

General election
General election for California State Assembly District 18

Incumbent Mia Bonta defeated Andre Sandford in the general election for California State Assembly District 18 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Mia Bonta
Mia Bonta (D)
 
80.3
 
134,073
Image of Andre Sandford
Andre Sandford (American Independent Party of California) Candidate Connection
 
19.7
 
32,983

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 167,056
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 18

Incumbent Mia Bonta and Andre Sandford defeated Mindy Pechenuk and Cheyenne Kenney in the primary for California State Assembly District 18 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Mia Bonta
Mia Bonta (D)
 
84.9
 
73,155
✔
Image of Andre Sandford
Andre Sandford (American Independent Party of California) Candidate Connection
 
5.3
 
4,582
Image of Mindy Pechenuk
Mindy Pechenuk (R) Candidate Connection
 
5.1
 
4,397
Image of Cheyenne Kenney
Cheyenne Kenney (R)
 
4.7
 
4,012

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 86,146
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Endorsements

To view Pechenuk's endorsements as published by their campaign, click here. Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Pechenuk in this election.

Campaign finance

2022

See also: California State Assembly elections, 2022

General election

General election for California State Assembly District 18

Incumbent Mia Bonta defeated Mindy Pechenuk in the general election for California State Assembly District 18 on November 8, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Mia Bonta
Mia Bonta (D)
 
89.9
 
120,863
Image of Mindy Pechenuk
Mindy Pechenuk (R)
 
10.1
 
13,504

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 134,367
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for California State Assembly District 18

Incumbent Mia Bonta and Mindy Pechenuk advanced from the primary for California State Assembly District 18 on June 7, 2022.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Mia Bonta
Mia Bonta (D)
 
100.0
 
69,142
✔
Image of Mindy Pechenuk
Mindy Pechenuk (R) (Write-in)
 
0.0
 
31

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 69,173
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Campaign themes

2025

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2024

City council

Mindy Pechenuk did not complete Ballotpedia's 2024 Candidate Connection survey.

State Assembly

Candidate Connection

Mindy Pechenuk completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2023. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Pechenuk's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am Mindy Pechenuk and I am a Republican Candidate for CA State Assembly 18. I am a U.S. Consitutuionalist and belive in the principles of the American System of economic growth through scientific progress. God created us in his image with a creative mind to make new discoveries which advance our nation and humanity. I firmly believe our education system needs to return to those classical ideas, not what we have today. I am a trained bassoonist and musican, a student of history and economics. That is why I stand against the central bank Federal Reserve system which is destroying our states and cities. We need to be productive again with industry, manufacturing and agriculture, This will allow our small businesses to develop and put an end to homelessness. Finally, as your state legislature I will work to shut down the drug cartels and their offshore markets which controlls the drugs and human trafficking.
  • I stand with the U.S. Consitutuion to restore our well being and the pursuit of happiness. Our children are our future.
  • I take on hardline oncrime, the drug cartels and offshore markets. These markets are key to controlling human trafficking and drugs
  • We are created in the image of God to be productive and this should guide everything we do. From education to industry
The education of our children is at the center of my fight. Califonia's current system and policiies to education must be stopped now. No more CRT or Transgender rights. I stand for an education system that will develop the creative minds of children, our future citizens. This means educationing based on the ideas in science, the arts, history, mathematics, literature that developed the principles of our country and State.

I have spent my years of my life fighting against the liberalization of drugs of any kind. As your state legislature I would be in a position to take on the drug cartels and the offshore financing. This includes human trafficking.

As your legislature I would be in position to put our focus on new industries, agriculature and small business. We must become productive again and stop the green agenda. This is key to dealing with homeless and the out of control crime.
I have many people who have been important to me. I will start with J.S.Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms, Verdi and Schumann. Also, George Washington, Ben Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, JFK,Lyndon LaRouche and Donald Trump. All these individuals have demonstrated courage and an understanding of what it is to be in the image of God in there own unique ways and have contributed to the development of humanity and our great nation.
I am a principles person and know when to be tough, and work with others.
As my grandmother said to me when I was a child. You are born to leave the world in a better place than you found it. Those words of wisdom have stayed with me my entire life. I have dedicated the last 50 years of my life to make that happen, both for our great Nation and for all humanity.
Beethoven's Mass in C.
The governor and the state legislature should work together. Also the state legislature should work with the Federal government.
Our great state of California has several great challenges, which are interrealated. We need to uphold the principles of the U.S Consitutuion and the general welfare clause. The economy is the one uniting all the other policies and issues such as crime, homelessness, drug addication, education. We have a productive economy, which includes manufacturing, industry, agriculture, nuclear and fusion power. We need to shut down the green zero carbon policies. If we start with the American System of development, we can put an end to homelessness and crime. We can then support our small and medium businesses. We can educate and give every child a future with a mission!

We need to shut down the drug cartels and all the off shore money markets which control both the drug and human trafficking.
California Republican Assembly of Santa Clara

San Francisco GOP

John Guerrero-VP Engineering (Retired) Greeting people from behind a table set up on the sidewalk, as they run their errands, is a powerhouse of wisdom & knowledge. Mindy understands how America’s founders drew from the ancient Greek civilization forward to mold our nation’s founding. More importantly is the protection of man’s freedoms that unleash man’s imagination and innovative spirit. Mindy has a vision of CA’s reindustrialization, building of cities powered by new low cost, clean energy like fusion and playing a major role in the colonization of the moon and beyond. California needs Mindy Pechenuk.

Deborah Baber-Book Publishing Executive (Retired) Owner, Republican Values Center (Simi Valley); Founding Member POV-Point Of View (Ventura County); Member, GOP Central Committee (Ventura County); GOP Convention, Associate Delegate (2020); Mindy Pechenuk is a dedicated America First patriot. She is smart and well-read. She easily communicates simple and complex ideas. She inspires people to get involved. Mindy knows how to start and to continue conversations around hot topics. Importantly, she knows how to bring the discussion to a close leaving participants satisfied that their ideas and voices were heard. Mindy means what she says and says what she means. It is really that straightforward.

Jackie Cota-President, Tri-Valley Republicans; Alameda County Central Committee Member AD16; Alameda County Republican Party Election Integrity Chair; Chair of EITACCA: Mindy Pechenuk has invested a substantial amount of time in her community, fostering an in-depth understanding of the diverse cultures and the expectations held by the citizens regarding their Assembly candidate. She demonstrates the ability to articulate policy positions and formulate strategies that effectively address the extensive array of social and economic concerns within her district. Mindy has devoted a substantial amount of her time to community volunteering, addressing a wide range of topics, from Election Integrity to actively participating in board meetings where she articulates specific policy concerns and offers well-researched solutions. Mindy Pechenuk has dedicated her entire lifetime to political organizing and policy formulation, garnering recognition for her commitment to robust conservative American investment policies. I proudly endorse Mindy Pechenuk for California Assembly District 18.

Linda Bell Harrell - Chair America First Chamber of Commerce -Beyond a doubt, Mindy Pechenuk is the most qualified person to run for any California State Representative office in many years. Mindy acquired a great deal of political knowledge and experience throughout her life, actively supporting the Working People. She has vast knowledge and experience as an America First proponent. In all she does, Mindy exemplifies honesty, fairness, and thoughtfulness. Mindy will use those qualities to be tough on crime, strong on borders, strong on trade, proud of our heritage, and proud of our American values. California needs Mindy. America needs Mindy. Mindy needs your vote. Vote Mindy Pechenuk on November 8th. America First Chamber of Commerce proudly endorses Mindy Pechenuk as candidate for the office of California State Representative 18 AD.
Education and any committee dealing with the economics of our state, ie Budget Committee.

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2022

Mindy Pechenuk did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Mindy Pechenuk campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024* California State Assembly District 18Lost primary$9,674 $3,212
2022California State Assembly District 18Lost general$8,781 $5,719
Grand total$18,455 $8,932
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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