Biography
Tief Gibbs is the Republican candidate for California State Senate District 2, an open seat with no incumbent, in the November 3, 2026 general election against Democrat Damon Connolly.[1] A Novato small business owner, she said in a Ballotpedia survey that she wants to restore the economy, public safety and housing.[1][2]
Tief Gibbs was born in Palo Alto, California, and earned a bachelor's degree from San Diego State University in 1995, according to Ballotpedia, which lists her as Tief Gibbs Jensen.[1] In a Ballotpedia survey, she said she is a California native who lives in Novato and that she and her husband, Walter, own and operate Vintage Vehicles in downtown Novato.[2] She said she serves on the board of the Novato Downtown Business Association, is president of the Novato Republican Women Federated and is a California Republican Party delegate.[2]
Gibbs advanced from the June 2, 2026 primary to the general election against Connolly.[1] In the survey she said she wants to reduce spending, lower taxes, restore public safety and address housing.[2]
- 1.Tief Gibbs - Ballotpedia · Ballotpedia Reference
- 2.Tief Gibbs - Ballotpedia Candidate Connection survey responses · Ballotpedia Candidate's own words
Researched from the cited sources on 2026-10-21. Not yet independently fact-checked.
California Senate District 2
Tief Gibbs is on the Nov 3, 2026 ballot for California Senate District 2 as R. Not researched in depth — candidate list only.
