We are excited to announce our endorsed candidates for the June Primary. All candidates have shown their commitment to climate and climate justice, refused fossil fuel money, and shown a willingness to defend democracy and our California climate laws.Â
Use this list to jump to different races. Not sure of your district number? District descriptions are listed for State and Congressional races.
US House D8 covers parts of Contra Costa and Solano Counties. Cities covered: Richmond, San Pablo, El Cerrito, Pinole, Hercules, Martinez, Pittsburg, and Antioch (north side), along with unincorporated areas like Rodeo, Crockett, Bay Point, Vallejo, Fairfield, Suisun City, Benicia, and the unincorporated areas of Green Valley and Elmira.
US House D10 lies in Contra Costa County and eastern Dublin in Alameda County. Cities covered: Concord, Walnut Creek, Danville, San Ramon, Brentwood, and southern Antioch, and eastern Dublin.
US House D14 lies in Alameda County. Cities covered: Hayward, Pleasanton, Livermore, Union City, Castro Valley, Sunol, and parts of Dublin and Fremont.
CA Assembly District 16 is in Contra Costa County. Key cities covered: Danville, Dublin, Lafayette, Livermore, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasanton, San Ramon, and most of Walnut Creek.
CA Senate D10 covers parts of Alameda & Santa Clara County. Cities covered: Hayward, Fremont, Union City, Newark, unincorporated areas such as San Lorenzo, Ashland, Cherryland, and Fairview, Milpitas, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, and parts of San Jose.
There’s a risk that the California primary, which uses a top-two system for statewide offices, will deliver a November ballot with two Republican candidates on the ballot. This is because of the number of Democrats “splitting the vote.” As of recent polling (2-3 weeks), It looks most likely, but not assured, that one, (and maybe if votes are honed two), Democrats will be on the ballot instead.Â
Here are our notes on the Governor’s race, and how to try hard to deliver a climate-forward Governor!
First – we encourage voters only to vote among the top two polling Democrats, to keep from over-boosting Republican strength in a heavily Democratic state.
But even democratic candidates are not all the same when it comes to climate. We must elect a pro-climate Governor!
Top-polling Democratic candidates who DO NOT take fossil fuel money:
Steyer and Porter have both shown real knowledge and commitment on climate.
However, Steyer has one key advantage. He has consistently polled among the top two democrats. Porter, unfortunately has been weaker in the polls. For this reason we encourage a consolidated vote for Steyer (with one important contingency to ensure a democratic win –Â see below).
Democratic candidates who DO take fossil fuel money:
Becerra has taken top dollar corporate donations from Chevron; this has special significance across California, and especially in the Bay Area and the East Bay.Â
Important Contingency: In the chance that both seats could go to Republicans (if Republican Chad Bianco suddenly jumps in the polls to risk taking the number two spot behind republican Steve Hilton), please consider coalescing behind whomever is the top polling democrat in the race to ensure we don’t have only a choice between two Republicans who do not support climate and environmental action. This poll aggregator shows a range of polls. He has been in the third and/or fourth spot for the last 3-4 weeks. The Ballot Book | California Governor Polling Aggregator 2026
