Angélica María Dueñas
Advanced from the June 2, 2026 top-two primary as a fellow Democrat challenging the incumbent
Angélica María Dueñas is a Democratic candidate challenging incumbent Luz Maria Rivas for California's 29th Congressional District, running as a progressive on a platform that includes Medicare for All and a Green New Deal. She has run for this seat in prior cycles and was active in Bernie Sanders' and Jill Stein's presidential campaigns.[3]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Positions on the issues
- SupportsExpand public health coverage
Advocates for Medicare for All and a single-payer health-care system.[3]
“Advocating for Medicare for All, promoting a single-payer solution for reform to our current healthcare system.”
- SupportsFaster transition away from fossil fuels
Calls for a Green New Deal and 100% clean energy by 2030.[3]
“Determined to achieve 100% clean energy by 2030. Advocating for a Green New Deal, prioritizing jobs, justice, and a sustainable future for all.”
- SupportsStronger rent regulation and tenant protections
Says she combats gentrification and advocates for affordable housing as a fundamental right.[3]
“Ensuring housing as a fundamental right, we combat gentrification, advocate for affordable homes, and strive to end homelessness through comprehensive programs and healthcare reform.”
In their words — priorities
- Campaign platform describes a "People First approach to governance," citing a peaceful foreign policy, guaranteed healthcare, a federal jobs guarantee, affordable housing, education as a right, clean energy, immigration reform, criminal justice reform, and veteran care.[3]
- Advocates for a Green New Deal, describing a goal of 100% clean energy by 2030.[3]
Background
- Earned a bachelor's degree in political science and public administration from California State University, Los Angeles, in 2007 and a master's degree in organizational leadership from Woodbury University in 2013.[3]
- Worked as the Southern California campaign coordinator for Jill Stein's 2016 presidential campaign and as a human resources manager and specialist; served as president and vice president of the Sun Valley Area Neighborhood Council.[3]
- Served as a member of the Bernie Sanders delegation to the 2016 and 2020 Democratic National Conventions.[3]
Campaign money
Raised $37K · spent $34K · $3,349 cash on hand (through 2026-06-30) FEC filing ↗