Linda Price

Linda Price is the Republican candidate for California State Senate District 10, an open seat with no incumbent, in the November 3, 2026 general election against Democrat Scott Sakakihara.[1] A small business owner and educator, she said in a Ballotpedia survey that her key messages are affordable living, education and government accountability.[1][2]

Linda Price earned an associate degree from Foothill-De Anza Community College in 1974, a bachelor's degree from the University of San Francisco in 1976 and a graduate degree from the University of Redlands in 1981.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she began her professional career with the Department of Defense, supporting the Army and Navy on the East Coast before moving to California to work with the Air Force.[2] She said she has served for more than 30 years as an adjunct professor at seven Bay Area colleges and universities, teaching leadership, management, communication, human resources and organizational development.[2]

Price ran for the Fremont Union High School District Board of Education at large in 2022 and finished fourth among five candidates for three seats.[1] She advanced from the June 2, 2026 State Senate primary in second place with 23.2% of the vote.[1] In the survey she said she would work to reduce unnecessary regulations, encourage housing solutions that fit communities and support responsible budgeting, and that she supports quality education for every student.[2]

Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.