Aaron Rowden

Candidate for United States Representative in San Pablo, CA

Aaron Rowden is a candidate for United States Representative District 8 in Congressional District 8, California — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Nicolas Carjuzaa, John Garamendi, Rudy Recile.

Aaron Rowden is a public health policy analyst and attorney. Originally from Maine, where he served as chairman of the Fairfield town council, he holds a J.D. from Georgetown Law, an M.A. in psychology from Pepperdine University, and a B.A. in philosophy from Holy Cross. Rowden currently serves as a member of the West County Democratic Club Issues Committee and was previously a member and vice-chair of the Richmond Recreation and Parks Commission.