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California Midterm Election 2026:

AAUW California Voter Guide

Introduction to this Guide

There are a lot of great voting guides out there. There are so many, in fact, that this website has an entire section that connects you with the best of the best of these guides.

So why did we decide to create a guide for the American Association of University Women (AAUW) of California?

AAUW California jumped into the voter guide game to provide a hub for those who adhere to our simultaneously non-partisan and gender equity centered mission and focus (yes, you can have both). So, in this guide you will find non-partisan candidate analyses, key voter information, and get-out-the-vote resources that you can use to mobilize others. These are all AAUW California-distinct analyses, uniquely aligned with our key public policy priorities.

We hope that you use these resources and share them widely. Happy Voting!

Is this guide nonpartisan?

It is based on candidates' alignment with AAUW CA's Public Policy Priorities.

The American Association of University Women (AAUW) of California has developed this candidate guide for key races in California. This was done as a public service, based on our current public policy priorities.

Is this guide an endorsement?

This guide is a public service and is not intended to be an endorsement of any candidate or political party.

How We Do AAUW California Non-Partisan Candidate Analyses

All Candidates are ranked based on the following question:

Where do the candidates stand on state (and federal) policies that advance AAUW California’s public policy priorities?

SUPPORT

Candidate has co-sponsored or voted for legislation or has explicitly stated a policy position on the record with no ambiguity.

OPPOSE

Candidate has voted against legislation or has explicitly stated a policy position on the record with no ambiguity.

MIXED

Candidate has made conflicting statements and/or votes on the issue; candidate has taken a nuanced position.

UNKNOWN

Candidate has not voted on any relevant legislation and/or has taken no explicit or compelling public position on the issue.

Our Methods & Logic

Candidates’ positions on larger issue areas, listed in the pages of this site, were determined based on their positions on a series of key policies or topics within that issue area. These specific policies and topics can be found on each of the individual issue pages on this website. AAUW California Public Policy & Advocacy determined that candidates fall into one of four positions, as outlined above-- support, oppose, mixed, or unknown--based on the committee's assessments of each candidate's voting records, public statements, campaign position papers, and/or information posted on the internet from trusted sources. Candidates were also given an opportunity to respond directly to AAUW California to offer their position statements. If candidate's responses or public records showed that the candidate strongly opposed a key policy or topic within a larger issue area (e.g., does not support policy that expands civil rights for all people), we have placed them in an “oppose” position to the entire issue area (e.g., protection of civil rights).

Candidates' alignment with AAUW California's public policy priorities will be updated if and when candidates reach out to AAUW California to offer specific position statements or clarify mixed records and/or if and when new public information becomes available.

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