Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
State Assemblymember
Law Enforcement Contributions:
Background:
Assemblymember Soria is a current Assemblymember now running for State Senate. Since joining the Assembly in 2022 she has failed to support meaningful reform measures, earning an “F” on IJ Action’s Legislative Scorecard for the last 3 years in a row. Furthermore she has also authored multiple criminalization bills, including AB 1960 in 2024 to re-establish harsh enhancements for property damage.
She was a Fresno City Council Member for seven years prior to running for Assembly.
Public Safety Platform:
While Assemblymember Soria does not have a public safety platform on her campaign website, she does voice her support for police, listing one of her accomplishments in office as “ensuring law enforcement has the tools needed to keep our neighborhoods safe.”
Soria is also endorsed by several law enforcement agencies, including the Peace Officers Research Association of CA (PORAC) and the Fresno Sheriff’s Association.
Website:
https://soriaforcalifornia.com/
Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
Councilmember/Emergency Responder
Law Enforcement Contributions:
Candidate has not raised any campaign funds as of 4/16/26
Background:
Esmeralda Hurtado currently serves as a council member on Sanger City Council, a position she was elected to in 2020, and re-elected to in 2024. Her campaign for city council focused on public health.
Public Safety Platform:
While Hurtado publishes no specific public safety platform, it is worth noting that she has used social media to express support for the Sanger City Police Department. This includes reposting a Sanger Police Department event educating the public on “crime prevention and community safety,” reposting an opportunity to meet Sanger Chief of Police, and a post dedicated to thanking State Senator Melissa Hurtado for a $5,000,000 allocation towards a new police dispatch center in Sanger.
Website:
Political Party:
Republican
Ballot Designation:
Councilman/Water Attorney
Law Enforcement Contributions: Candidate has not raised any campaign funds as of 4/16/26
Background:
Darin S. DuPont is a water and public safety attorney at a Merced-based law firm, and was elected to Merced City Council in November 2024.
Public Safety Platform:
While DuPont publishes no official public safety platform, he has been endorsed by the Merced County Sheriff. In his endorsement, the Sheriff highlights DePont’s commitment to public safety. With his campaign DuPont wishes to “solve the affordability crisis” and “break the supermajority.”
Website:
https://dupontforsenate.com/
