David Couch
Candidate for Assembly District 32
David Couch was first elected to the Kern County Board of Supervisors, District 4, in 2012. The district covers northwest Kern County communities. These include Wasco, Shafter, and Buttonwillow. In 2026, Couch entered the race for California State Assembly District 32. No other candidate filed for the seat. He got 100% of the primary vote, or 90,040 votes, in the June 2026 top-two primary. He advanced unopposed to the November 3, 2026 general election. Local press confirmed that he was the only person who filed for the seat. Detailed personal facts about him could not be confirmed from available sources. This includes his age, schooling, and career before politics. His official Kern County supervisor page focuses on constituent-service work. This includes community events, ribbon-cuttings, and State of the County speeches. It does not cover his personal life. Home: Kern County, California, District 4, which includes Wasco, Shafter, and Buttonwillow. Occupation: Kern County Supervisor, District 4; this is his current elected office. Prior office / incumbency: Incumbent Kern County Supervisor, District 4, first elected in 2012. This is his first run for State Assembly.
On the issues
- Taxes & Cost of Living
Says he wants to help get California's state budget back on track.
“I believe we can get California back on track and back on budget.”
Source → - Criminal Justice & Courts
Lists tackling crime and pursuing criminal justice reform among his priorities for the seat.
Source → - Public Safety & Policing
Says he plans to continue championing public safety strengthening in the Assembly.
Source → - Housing & Homelessness
Lists tackling homelessness among his priorities for the seat.
Source → - Water & Natural Resources
Says he wants to advance what he calls 'smart water' policy for the region.
Source → - Environment, Energy & Climate
Says he wants to advance what he calls 'smart energy' policy, relevant to Kern County's oil and gas production base.
Source → - Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Says he wants to support agriculture in the Kern County region.
Source → - Economy & Jobs
Says he wants to support small businesses and address regulatory concerns, but has declined to specify which regulations he would target, preferring to consult affected stakeholders first.
“I don't want to get specific to this point because I want to have those conversations with those people first before I lay it out here.”
Source → - Infrastructure & Transportation
Says he plans to continue championing infrastructure improvements in the Assembly.
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