Senate District 14

Political Party:

Democrat

Ballot Designation:

State Assemblymember

Law Enforcement Contributions: 

• California Correctional Peace Officers Association PAC
• Peace Officers Research Association of California PAC (PORAC PAC)
• Long Beach Police Officers Association PAC
• Los Angeles Police Protective League PAC
• California Association of Highway Patrolmen PAC
• Huntington Beach Police Officers Association PAC
• California State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) PAC
• Californians for Safer Neighborhoods Sponsored by Association for Los Angeles Deputy Sheriffs
• San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Employees’ Benefit Association PAC
• Sacramento County Deputy Sheriffs Association PAC
• Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs PAC
• California Statewide Law Enforcement Association PAC

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:

Republican

Ballot Designation:

Councilman/Water Attorney

Law Enforcement Contributions:

The candidate has not raised any campaign funds as of 9/16/26

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 DuPont’s commitment to public safety.

Website:
https://dupontforsenate.com/