California State Senate District 26

Current seat holder: Maria Elena Durazo.

Sara Hernandez

Sara Hernandez is a member of the Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustees in California, representing Seat No. 4. On the official California Secretary of State certified ballot, Sara Hernandez's occupation/ballot designation is listed as "Affordable Housing Advocate." She assumed office on December 9, 2022.

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“1 in 5 LACCD students are homeless and over half are housing insecure. Homelessness is the most urgent crisis this City is facing and we must address it at the Community College level as well.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2022))
“High-quality free college options are essential to an equitable society. The LA College Promise, which offers two free years of community college is a good start but we also need to provide more wraparound services to ensure students succeed” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2022))
“As a community college instructor, former middle school teacher, non-profit founder, attorney, active community member, and mother, I am passionate about contributing to the larger conversation on education.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2022))

Sarah Rascón

Sarah Rascón On the official California Secretary of State certified ballot, Sarah Rascón's occupation/ballot designation is listed as "Environmental Protection Director." Sarah Rascón graduated from Ramona Convent Secondary School.

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“I’ve spent my career building coalitions and turning ideas from our community members into projects that have improved community safety, climate resilience, and educational outcomes. As your State Senator, I’ll be a champion for amplifying the voices of working families and uplifting our underserved communities.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))
“California has the opportunity and the responsibility to lead the nation in building a healthcare system that truly works for everyone. I am a proud supporter of CalCare, California’s single-payer healthcare plan and model, because no one should go without care due to cost, coverage, or corporate bureaucracy.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))
“Advancing opportunities for our communities. Affordability, Housing and Health Care. Environmental and Social Justice.” (Ballotpedia Candidate Connection (2026))