Dennis P. Sanchez
Candidate for Assembly District 29
Dennis Sanchez is a Republican candidate for California State Assembly District 29. He is running in the 2026 election. In the June 2, 2026 primary, Sanchez got 14,444 votes (18.1%) in the certified count. He finished second, behind Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, the Democratic incumbent, who got 53,157 votes (66.5%). Sanchez finished ahead of fellow Republican J.W. Paine, who got 12,369 votes (15.5%). Both Sanchez and Rivas advanced to the November 3, 2026 general election. Beyond his primary result and party, few details about Sanchez are confirmed. No verified facts were found about his job, age, past public office, or schooling. He had not filled out Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey as of this writing. No campaign website or independent news story about him could be found. Home: Not confirmed. Occupation: Not confirmed. Prior office / incumbency: Not confirmed. No evidence was found that he has held prior public office. He is not the incumbent; the incumbent is Robert Rivas, a Democrat.
On the issues
- Public Safety & Policing
Supports law enforcement and wants to keep communities safe.
“Support law enforcement and safe communities.”
Source → - Infrastructure & Transportation
Wants state government to focus on basic infrastructure like roads and water systems.
“Focus on roads, water, and the basics government should deliver.”
Source → - Economy & Jobs
Wants to reduce regulatory barriers so local employers and entrepreneurs can grow.
“Cut barriers so local employers and entrepreneurs can thrive.”
Source → - Education & Schools
Wants to restore academic excellence in California schools and better prepare students for future opportunity.
“Restore academic excellence and prepare students for opportunity.”
Source → - Government, Elections & Democracy
Wants state government to be more directly accountable to working families.
“Make Sacramento answer to working families again.”
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