Dennis Sanchez
California State Assembly | District 29
"Take California Back."
Dennis Sanchez is a lifelong Central Coast resident, small business owner, and father who believes Sacramento must get back to the basics. Rooted in faith, family, and hard work, Dennis is running to bring common sense, accountability, and real-world experience to the State Assembly.
FPPC# 1487344 (Pending) · Sanchez for California State Assembly 2026
A Life Built on Faith, Family & Hard Work
Raised in a Christian family in Castroville, Dennis lost his father at a young age and was taught early to step up, work hard, and take responsibility. By age twelve he was already working, learning that serving others, especially in their most difficult moments, is a duty grounded in dignity, compassion, and respect.
Dennis is a Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout and a Salinas Police Explorer Scout. He was also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, standing watch at the cemetery.
Dennis trained in law enforcement with the Salinas Police Department, built a career in construction and private security, and became a small business owner and regional manager with over 30 years of experience. A father of five, much of it as a single dad, Dennis understands sacrifice, perseverance, and the importance of strong families.
"Sacramento needs common sense, accountability, and real-life experience. That's what I'll bring to the State Assembly."
Real Experience. Real Results.
- Eagle Scout Boy Scouts of America
- Public Safety Salinas Police Explorer Scout; trained with the Salinas Police Department
- Community Independent Order of Odd Fellows, cemetery watch
- Small Business 30+ years as an owner & regional manager
- Family Father of five, much of it as a single dad
Main Priorities
Public Safety
Support law enforcement and safe communities.
Infrastructure
Focus on roads, water, and the basics government should deliver.
Small Business
Cut barriers so local employers and entrepreneurs can thrive.
Education
Restore academic excellence and prepare students for opportunity.
Accountability
Make Sacramento answer to working families again.
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Dennis's Voter Guide
Here is how Dennis would vote on this year's statewide propositions, and why. Take this guide with you to the polls.
$17 Billion in Bond Debt for Rental Housing
Despite the prop title, Veteran Home Loans only get $1.25 billion from this bond.
Guts the State Budget Cap and Cancels Tax Rebates
Creates a slush fund for politicians to use your tax dollars and ignores rebate thresholds.
Temporary Tax Hikes Become Permanent
Eliminates the expiration date for two "temporary" taxes.
Taxpayer Funded Political Campaigns
Makes you pay for candidates you don't support.
Blocks Electing a Successor During a Recall
Enables a replacement to be appointed instead of elected, weakening voter control.
$25 Billion in Risky Second Mortgages
California families need lower mortgages, not second mortgages.
$12 Billion in Bond Debt for an Investor Project
This prop was funded by a wealthy medical investor set to gain from a $4.2 billion earmark.
Require Voter ID and Provide Free Voter ID
It's common sense. This promotes election integrity for every voter.
Billionaire Tax Punishes Success and Hurts Everyone
Ultimately, this is really an "everybody" tax in disguise.
Audit Special Taxes
Requires special taxes to have audits and be subject to all budget rules and limits.
Stop the Savings Tax and No Retroactive Taxes
Bans new state taxes on retirement accounts and savings accounts.
Require a Two Thirds Vote for Special Taxes, Saving Prop 13
Closes the loophole for special local taxes that was created by ACA 1 in 2023.
Costly State Mandates on Health Clinics
Government overreach into salary disputes and operations at private clinics.
Cut Red Tape on Housing Projects
Standardizes CEQA processes and timelines to reduce delays and costs.
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