Biography
Araceli Martinez is the Republican candidate for California State Senate District 30 in the November 3, 2026 general election, running against incumbent Democrat Bob Archuleta after both advanced from the June 2, 2026 nonpartisan primary.[1][2] On her campaign website, she describes herself as a small business owner and the daughter of immigrants.[3]
Araceli Martinez says on her campaign website that her father is from Mexico and her mother from Honduras, and that she grew up surrounded by blue-collar workers.[3] She says she earned her degree from the University of California, Riverside, started her own business and spent years working as a journalist and political analyst.[3] Her website lists affordability, small business and jobs, family and community, and public safety among her priorities.[3]
- 1.Araceli Martinez (California State Senate candidate) - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.California State Senate elections, 2026 - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Araceli Martinez For State Senate · Araceli Martinez for State Senate Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
California Senate District 30
Araceli Martinez is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for California Senate District 30 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
