Political Party:
Democrat
Ballot Designation:
State Assemblymember
Law Enforcement Contributions:
Background:
Assemblymember Lee was first elected to the State Assembly in 2020 as its youngest member, being only 25 at the time.
Assemblymember Lee is a strong supporter of progressive policies to end mass incarceration, increase funding for reentry programs, and build the political power of impacted people. In 2023, he was also a co-author of ACA 4, an IJ Action cosponsored piece of legislation that unfortunately failed but would have restored voting rights for people in prison. In prior years, he authored legislation that would have dramatically reduced gun enhancements, and has been an outspoken supporter of repealing harmful laws such as Three Strikes, the death penalty, and life without the possibility of parole.
Assemblymember Lee is also chair of the Progressive Caucus, and has earned an “A” or “A+” on our Legislative Scorecard all three years that the scorecard has been in place.
Public Safety Platform:
Assemblymember Lee does not have a specific public safety platform on his campaign website; however, given his strong voting record on justice reform and his general support of all progressive causes, IJ Action recommends that voters re-elect Assemblymember Lee.
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Political Party:
Republican
Ballot Designation:
Small Business Owner
Law Enforcement Contributions:
None as of 4/16/26
Background:
Max Hsia does not list his professional background on his campaign website, but he is known in his community as a MAGA supporter who regularly sets up Republican rallies or booths in front of businesses to tout his right-wing ideologies.
Public Safety Platform:
Hsia does not have a written public safety platform outside of stating that, if elected, he would “enforce felonies for theft and drug crimes”. In a campaign video, he expresses support for fully funding Prop 36, which increased criminal penalties for low-level offenses.
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Political Party:
No Party Preference
Ballot Designation:
City of Fremont Councilmember
Law Enforcement Contributions:
None as of 4/16/26
Background:
Yang Shao is a Fremont City Councilmember and former Fremont Unified School District Trustee.
Public Safety Platform:
Shao does not have a specific public safety platform on his campaign website, but does express support for funding Pop 36, a ballot measure that increased criminal penalties for minor offenses.
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