Melissa Hernandez Statement on August Election Results

Melissa Hernandez Statement on August Election Results

DUBLIN, CA — Melissa Hernandez issued the following statement after the August 18, 2026 special election was called.

“I’ve been a fighter my whole life, and when I promised the residents of CA-14 I would fight for them, I never gave up. In just 63 days, we closed a gap from 26,000 votes to 6,000 votes by sharing our message of lowering housing costs, creating jobs, and supporting strong public safety. Voters finally got the chance to see what I have been doing as a mom, Dublin’s Mayor, and a director of healthcare services.

The election for CA-14 in November will be in the new district lines, adding 26,000 Dublin voters who didn’t have the chance to vote for me in August. We’re looking forward to winning this on November 3rd with a more favorable district and a much larger electorate. Game on!”

To learn more about Melissa Hernandez and her campaign, visit melissahernandez2026.com.

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California’s 14th Congressional District lies entirely within Alameda County in California’s East Bay, encompassing the cities of Hayward, Livermore, Pleasanton, and Union City in full, along with portions of Castro Valley, Dublin, Fremont, and San Leandro. The district has roughly 429,000 registered voters; 50% Democrats, 27% with no party preference, and 18% Republicans. CA-14 residents are approximately 40% Asian, 24% Latino, 23% non-Hispanic White, and 5% Black, with the remainder multiracial, Pacific Islander, or Native American. There are two upcoming general elections, a special general election on August 18, 2026, to complete the term vacated by former Rep. Eric Swalwell (running through January 2027), and the regular general election on November 3, 2026, for the full term beginning January 2027.