California general election: November 3, 2026

Who is running for California Assembly, District 78 in 2026?

Here are the candidates for California Assembly, District 78 on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This race is on the ballot for voters in California Assembly District 78.

Positions come only from each candidate's own votes, official actions, statements and questionnaire answers, never from party labels. Every item links to its source.

Chris Ward

Democrat · Incumbent

Chris Ward (Democratic, ballot designation "Member of the State Assembly, 78th District") is one of 2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for California Assembly, District 78¹. A full profile is coming.

Payton Galvez

Republican

Payton Galvez (Republican, ballot designation "Constituent Services Manager") is one of 2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 ballot for California Assembly, District 78¹. A full profile is coming.

Last reviewed 2026-10-10. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.