Greg Abdouch
Candidate for Assembly District 45
Greg Abdouch is a Republican candidate. He is running for Assembly District 45. The general election is November 3, 2026. He faces Democratic incumbent James Ramos. His campaign website says he has lived in San Bernardino County for over 45 years. He was raised in Apple Valley, California. He calls himself a small business owner. He says he has more than 30 years in private business. That includes 16 years running a construction business. He also has experience in sales and contract management. He founded a group called Not On Our Watch, or NOOW. It is a parent advocacy coalition. He says he has spoken before local school boards. He says he has testified at the State Capitol on parental-rights issues. His campaign site says he has never held elected office. He advanced to the general election after the June 2, 2026 primary. He got 34.4% of the vote there. He finished second to Ramos, who got 65.6%. Home: San Bernardino County, in the Inland Empire; he was raised in Apple Valley, California. Job: Small business owner, in construction; he also has a background in sales and contract management. Prior office: None. This is his first run for elected office. He is challenging incumbent James Ramos.
On the issues
- Economy & Jobs
Supports reducing taxes and regulation on businesses to prevent companies and residents from leaving California, framed as helping working families.
Source → - Taxes & Cost of Living
Supports lowering taxes and reducing costs of housing, gas, and everyday essentials to improve affordability.
Source → - Housing & Homelessness
Wants to make housing costs more affordable and supports increased accountability in spending on homelessness along with mental-health resources as part of the response.
Source → - Public Safety & Policing
Supports law enforcement and opposes policies he views as restricting police, favoring stronger public-safety policies.
Source → - Criminal Justice & Courts
Supports holding criminals accountable and reducing crime through stronger criminal-justice policies.
Source → - Education & Schools
Supports increased parental involvement and school transparency, and opposes what he characterizes as classroom "indoctrination."
Source → - Government, Elections & Democracy
Supports government accountability and opposes wasteful spending and corruption, positioning himself against career politicians.
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