Biography
JJ Galvez is the Democratic candidate for California State Assembly District 71 in the November 3, 2026 general election, where he faces incumbent Kate Sanchez.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, he described himself as an immigrant from Honduras with a career in technology.[3]
JJ Galvez earned a bachelor's degree from Loyola Marymount University in 2014.[2] In a 2026 Ballotpedia survey, he said he was born and raised in Honduras, attended college in California on scholarships and part-time jobs, and built a career in technology leading teams at small startups and large companies.[3]
Galvez advanced from the June 2, 2026 primary.[2] In the survey, he said he would focus on lowering the cost of living and promoting job growth in sectors resilient to automation and AI.[3]
- 1.California State Assembly elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.JJ Galvez · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.JJ Galvez — Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey (2026) · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
California Assembly District 71
JJ Galvez is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for California Assembly District 71 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
