Ali Taj
Incumbent
City of Artesia, Member of the City Council
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Overview
Ali Taj is a member of the Artesia City Council and has served as mayor. Before entering office, he worked in the financial services industry, including as a vice president at American Express. He served as president of the League of California Cities. His 2026 campaign questionnaire says he supported Measure AAA, a 2024 ballot measure to fund public safety programs. In that questionnaire, he also said he chairs the Eco-Rapid Transit Authority. He says he worked to make Artesia a starting point for the Southeast Gateway Line light rail to downtown Los Angeles. He has praised state legislation addressing climate change and energy affordability.1, 2, 3
Campaign money
No summary of their campaign filings yet. They are posted by City of Artesia.
Endorsements
Sources
- Ali Taj, AD-67 candidate, 2026 primary election questionnaire - Orange County Register, Orange County Register. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Artesia Mayor Ali Taj hopes to earn O.C.'s vote for the 67th Assembly District - Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- What they're saying: Overwhelming support for historic climate and energy affordability legislation, California Governor's Office. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Endorsed Candidates - Los Angeles County Democratic Party, Los Angeles County Democratic Party. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- LALCV Endorses Ali Taj for Artesia City Council, Los Angeles League of Conservation Voters. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- 2026 Midterm Election: LA County Federation of Labor Endorsements (Official Voter Guide), Los Angeles County Federation of Labor. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.