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Biographical Profiles and Positions on the Issues

November 3, 2026 California General Election

Candidates for State Senator District 16, California

Guillermo Asuncion Gonzalez - R

►Websitewww.gonzalezforsenate.com

Melissa Hurtado - D

►Websitesd16.senate.ca.gov/

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Biographical

General Philosophy

Professional Experience

Political Experience

Educational Background

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

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Housing & Communities

Affordable Housing / Rentals & Supports

Health & Medical

Healthcare

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Government Accountability

Government Transparency

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Affordability Crisis

Crime, Police & Imprisonment

Community-Oriented Policing

Courts, Laws & Justice

Law Enforcement

Energy