Jim Polsgrove
Candidate for Assembly District 31
Jim Polsgrove is running as the Republican for Assembly District 31. The general election is on November 3, 2026. He moved on to the general election after placing second in the June 2, 2026 top-two primary. He got 20,682 votes (34.4%) there. His Democratic opponent, Annalisa Perea, got 26,832 votes (44.6%) in that same primary, in the certified count. Local news called his primary run "bare-bones," with little public visibility or spending. He is running for the open seat being left by Democrat Joaquin Arambula, the incumbent. Arambula is running for Fresno City Council instead. Fresnoland reports he retired after 31 years with the City of Fresno Public Works Department and later worked about five years for Fresno County Public Works. He was born and raised in Fresno. His schooling and any past political work could not be confirmed. He does not appear to have held elected office before. Occupation: Retired from City of Fresno Public Works; later worked for Fresno County Public Works. Prior office / incumbency: None found. No evidence of prior elected office was found. This appears to be his first run for office.
On the issues
- Taxes & Cost of Living
Wants to reduce government debt and lower taxes, and keep California affordable.
“less debt and lower taxes”
Source → - Criminal Justice & Courts
Wants tougher laws that hold criminals accountable for their offenses.
“enact tough laws against crime that will hold criminals responsible”
Source → - Public Safety & Policing
Supports law enforcement.
“law enforcement”
Source → - Immigration & Border
Calls for stronger border security.
“stronger border security”
Source → - Guns & Gun Safety
Pledges to protect constitutional rights, including gun rights, drawing on his background as a volunteer NRA council officer and certified pistol instructor.
“pledge to stand and protect our Constitution and our rights”
Source → - Water & Natural Resources
Wants to improve water supplies for the Central Valley, drawing on his career managing water modeling and infrastructure projects.
“improving water supplies”
Source → - Health & Health Care
Wants to expand access to healthcare.
“expanding access to healthcare”
Source → - Veterans' Affairs
Wants to provide for veterans in the district.
“providing for our veterans”
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