California is at a crossroads. Too many are being priced out of the California Dream. Housing, groceries, gas, insurance, healthcare continue to rise, while government red tape delays housing and discourages investment. Owning a small business and obtaining permits are far too difficult. California can do better.

In the candidate's own words, from the California Official Voter Information Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Candidate Statements, p. 2. Statements aren't fact-checked by the elections office or by us.

California needs a real choice. I'm Gloria Romero. I served as California Senate Majority Leader, fought for transparency in government, authored landmark school-choice reforms to give parents and students trapped in failing schools real opportunities, and stood up for survivors of violence and sexual harassment.

In the candidate's own words, from the California Official Voter Information Guide, November 3, 2026 General Election: Candidate Statements, p. 2. Statements aren't fact-checked by the elections office or by us.