Sarah Rascón
Democratic
State Senator, 26th District
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Overview
Sarah Rascón is an environmental protection director.1 She previously served as director of county and regional affairs for Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.2 She worked for then-Assemblymember Jimmy Gomez and served on the East L.A. Planning Commission.3
Her campaign says she wants to repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act to expand rent control and also repeal or reform the Ellis Act to curb tenant displacement.4 Her campaign says she supported state ballot measures Prop 10, Prop 21, and Prop 33 for housing access.4 She supports state regulation of AI and technology, including dedicated monitors for safety.5 She says that in her role with the mayor’s office, she worked to bring mental health resources to Eastside families tied to a $65 million county investment.6
Campaign money
- Reporting period
- July 1 to September 19, 2026
- Raised
- $63,506
- Cash on hand
- $136,816
| Source | Amount | Share of money raised |
|---|---|---|
| Small gifts (under $100) | $1,762 | 3% |
| Gifts from people ($100 or more) | $38,242 | 60% |
| PACs and other committees | $17,602 | 28% |
| Businesses and other groups | $5,900 | 9% |
Large contributions reported since September 19, 2026: $24,547 in 9 gifts. See the large contribution reports.
Source: California Secretary of State filings for Rascon for State Senate 2026
Endorsements
Sources
- Sarah Rascón, Senate District 26 candidate, 2026 election questionnaire, Los Angeles Daily News. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Rascón announces campaign for State Senate's 26th District, Beverly Press. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- What to know about the race for State Senate District 26, The LA Local. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Housing Access and Affordability | Sarah Rascón for State Senate, Sarah Rascón campaign. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- The trouble with tech PACs, Politico. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Senate District 26, LAist. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Endorsements | Sarah Rascón for State Senate, Rascon for State Senate 2026. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Here are the candidates for LA County state Senate races moving on to the general election, Los Angeles Daily News. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Voter Guide | Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project Los Angeles County Action Fund, Planned Parenthood Advocacy Project Los Angeles County Action Fund. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- Sarah Rascón for California State Senate (SD-26), Our Revolution. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Food & Water Action Endorses Sarah Rascón for CA State Senate, District 26, Food & Water Action. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 California General Election Environmental Justice Candidates, CEJA Action. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- 2026 Voter Guide, ACCE Action. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Sarah Rascón – SD 26, Initiate Justice Action. Viewed Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- The Knock LA Progressive Voter Guide for the November 2026 General Election, Knock LA (Ground Game LA). Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.
- November 2026 LA Progressive Voter Guide, LA Forward Action Fund. Viewed Thursday, October 15, 2026.