Melissa Hernandez

Democratic · U.S. House, District 14, California
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026

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Melissa Hernandez

Democratic · Candidate for U.S. House, District 14, California

Ballot designation on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: “Healthcare Services Director” (as filed with the California Secretary of State).

Background via official source
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Also running: Aisha Wahab (D)

Where Hernandez stands

Topic headings are Vote Book’s; quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” items are a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote.

Crime & public safety

Priorities: housing costs, jobs, public safety

In just 63 days, we closed a gap from 26,000 votes to 6,000 votes by sharing our message of lowering housing costs, creating jobs, and supporting strong public safety.
Original: melissahernandez2026.com/melissa-hernandez-statement-on-august-election-results (accessed Oct 22, 2026)

Housing

Housing

Housing has been our priority for the last 15 to 20 years,
Original: pleasantonweekly.com/election/2026/10/09/tensions-boil-over-in-district-14-debate-as-hernandez-accuses-wahab-of-communications-with-the-taliban (accessed Oct 22, 2026)

Housing

We were the fastest-growing city in Northern California for a very long time.
Original: pleasantonweekly.com/election/2026/10/09/tensions-boil-over-in-district-14-debate-as-hernandez-accuses-wahab-of-communications-with-the-taliban (accessed Oct 22, 2026)

Elections, ethics & government

Campaign finance

I am more than happy for folks to see where I have received all my money from,
Original: pleasantonweekly.com/election/2026/10/09/tensions-boil-over-in-district-14-debate-as-hernandez-accuses-wahab-of-communications-with-the-taliban (accessed Oct 22, 2026)

Campaign finance

It’s from neighbors and friends in the Tri-Valley and so on.
Original: pleasantonweekly.com/election/2026/10/09/tensions-boil-over-in-district-14-debate-as-hernandez-accuses-wahab-of-communications-with-the-taliban (accessed Oct 22, 2026)

Voting record

Melissa Hernandez is not a current member of Congress, so there is no congressional roll-call record to show. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.

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Who funds this campaign

Top donors, committee transfers and totals from FEC filings (through 2026-09-30): see who is funding this race →

Source: FEC.gov candidate H6CA14163.

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