Charles Frederick Hughes
Candidate for Assembly District 34
Charles Frederick Hughes is the Republican candidate for California State Assembly District 34. The general election is on November 3, 2026. He is running against Democratic candidate Randall Putz. In the June 2, 2026 top-two primary, Hughes finished second in a four-candidate field. That field also included two other Republicans, Steve Fox and Manny Lin. Hughes got 37,528 votes (36.7%) in the certified count. He finished second behind Putz, who got 40,110 votes (39.2%). Under California's top-two primary system, both Hughes and Putz advanced to the general election. His campaign site says he is a U.S. Navy veteran, a retired law enforcement lieutenant, and a small business owner. It says he is a trustee of the Antelope Valley Union High School District board and a former two-term board president. Home: Not confirmed. His district is California State Assembly District 34. Occupation: Not confirmed. Prior office / incumbency: Trustee of the Antelope Valley Union High School District board, per his campaign site. He is not the incumbent. This is an open contest between two non-incumbent candidates, as reported.
On the issues
- Taxes & Cost of Living
Wants to reduce the cost of living for working families by cutting taxes and lowering everyday expenses.
“Reducing the cost of living by cutting taxes, lowering everyday expenses, and supporting hard working families”
Source → - Economy & Jobs
Wants to cut business regulatory red tape and support tax relief to strengthen California's competitiveness.
“Cutting red tape, supporting tax relief, and investing in infrastructure to strengthen California's competitiveness”
Source → - Infrastructure & Transportation
Wants to invest in infrastructure to strengthen the state's economic competitiveness.
“investing in infrastructure to strengthen California's competitiveness”
Source → - Public Safety & Policing
Wants to strengthen public safety by supporting law enforcement, ensuring accountability, and reducing crime.
“Strengthening public safety by supporting law enforcement, ensuring accountability, and keeping our communities safe from crime”
Source → - Education & Schools
Supports school choice, strengthening core academics, and investing in career-focused education programs.
“Expanding education opportunities by promoting school choice, strengthening core academics, and investing in career-focused programs”
Source → - Veterans' Affairs
Wants to expand access to quality veterans' services and strengthen community support for veterans.
“Strengthening support for veterans by expanding access to quality services and fostering community connections”
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