Endorsements
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Endorsed Candidates
The following candidates have been endorsed by the Democratic Club of Camarillo for elections in 2026.
Assembly District 42: Deborah Klein Lopez
“Local City Councilmember and former Mayor Deborah Klein Lopez has a proven track record of public service spanning decades in government, education, economic viability, environmental sustainability, and public safety and health. As a longtime community advocate, Deborah has a comprehensive grasp on local issues and is well-prepared to step in and represent the people of AD 42. She is a Democrat with broad support, including endorsements from current District 42 Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin, Congresswoman Julia Brownley, State Senator Henry Stern, Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath, and a wide range of community leaders…”
Learn more about her here: https://deborahkleinlopez.com/
County Supervisor: Ashley Orozco
“Ashley has a strong foundation in public service, data-driven decision making, and financial management. She’s worked in both the public and private sector, and continually invests her time in building community. Professionally, Ashley holds a prominent position in the Finance and Accounting Department of a Government Defense Contractor…”
Learn more about her here: https://voteorozco.com/
Congress 26th District: Jacqui Irwin
“Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin is a mother, engineer, and community leader with two decades of leadership in our community. Jacqui Irwin works across party lines to help create jobs, balance our local and state budgets, and she works to keep our communities safe… As the former Mayor of Thousand Oaks, Irwin understands the importance of working across party lines at the national, state, and local level to help make her community one of the safest places to live and raise a family.”
Learn more about her here: https://jacquiirwin.com/
VC Superintendent: Karen Sher
“For the past three years, I’ve served as Director of Teacher Recruitment for the California Department of Education.
Our county needs steady, transparent leadership focused on outcomes for kids.
As Superintendent, my priorities include fully funded schools, supporting educators, whole-child supports, equity for every learner, and strong career pathways…”
Learn more about her here: https://sherforschools.com/karen/
Midterm Elections on November 3, 2026
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