Biography
Paula Swift is the Democratic candidate for California State Assembly District 70 in the November 3, 2026 general election, where she faces incumbent Tri Ta.[1][2] In a Ballotpedia survey, she described herself as a consultant and adjunct professor with a doctorate from the University of Southern California.[3]
Paula Swift was born in California and graduated from Lynwood High School, then earned a bachelor's degree from Azusa Pacific University and graduate degrees, including an Ed.D., from the University of Southern California.[2] In a 2026 Ballotpedia survey, she said she has worked for over twenty years across nonprofits, government and the private sector, runs a consulting firm and is an adjunct professor.[3] She also said she spent more than two decades advocating for foster youth and domestic violence survivors.[3]
Swift advanced from the June 2, 2026 primary.[2] In the survey, she said she would work on the cost of living, fair healthcare and stability for workers.[3]
- 1.California State Assembly elections, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Paula Swift · Ballotpedia Reference
- 3.Paula Swift — 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 70
Paula Swift is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for California Assembly District 70 as D. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
