Paula Swift
Candidate for Assembly District 70
Paula Swift is a Democrat running for Assembly District 70. The seat covers parts of Orange County. This includes Westminster, Stanton, Los Alamitos, Fountain Valley, and Garden Grove. It also covers parts of Seal Beach, Santa Ana, and Huntington Beach. She has a degree from Azusa Pacific University. She also has a doctorate from the University of Southern California. Swift says she has 20 years of work across nonprofits, government, and business. She has worked with agencies, schools, small firms, and company leaders. She now runs her own consulting firm as CEO. Swift says she is a widowed single mother. She says her son was killed by gun violence. She says this drives her focus on safety. She also backs help for foster youth and other at-risk groups. Swift won about 46.2% of the vote in the June 2, 2026 primary. She placed behind Republican incumbent Tri Ta, who got about 53.8%. She faces him on November 3, 2026. This is her first run for office. She has held no elected post before. Home: Orange County, California, in the District 70 area. Occupation: CEO of her own consulting firm. Prior office: none. This is her first run for office, against incumbent Tri Ta.
On the issues
- Economy & Jobs
Supports policies to grow wages, support small businesses, and expand workforce development.
Source → - Taxes & Cost of Living
Prioritizes reducing the cost of everyday essentials such as health care, food, and utilities so families keep more of their income, though no specific tax policy is detailed.
Source → - Housing & Homelessness
Supports expanding housing stability and pathways to homeownership, including affordability for essential workers, without endorsing specific zoning or tenant-protection measures.
Source → - Public Safety & Policing
Emphasizes community safety broadly, citing her personal experience with gun violence, but has not stated a specific policy on policing, oversight, or gun legislation.
Source → - Health & Health Care
Supports affordable, accessible health care, including protecting Social Security and Medicare and expanding preventive and mental health services.
Source → - Reproductive & Social Issues
Supports protecting reproductive freedom and expanding related preventive and mental health services.
Source → - Education & Schools
Supports strong public schools, including investment in early learning, classroom resources, facilities, and educator support.
Source → - Family & Social Services
Supports expanded services for foster youth and seniors, informed by her personal background.
Source → - Environment, Energy & Climate
Supports investment in renewable energy, pollution reduction, wildfire prevention, and climate-resilient infrastructure.
Source → - Water & Natural Resources
Supports clean water initiatives as part of broader environmental priorities, without a detailed water-supply or drought policy.
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