David Penaloza

David Penaloza is a candidate for State Assembly Member District 68 Primary Election in 2026 in California State Assembly District 68, California.

Mayor Pro Tem and City Councilmember, Santa Ana in Santa Ana, CA

Also running: Jessie Lopez, Shannon Wingfield, Mayra Ruiz.

David Penaloza is the Mayor Pro Tem and a City Councilmember for Santa Ana, California, first elected in 2018. A lifelong Orange County resident, he serves as Vice President for the League of California Cities-Orange County Division and Chair for the Transportation Corridor Agencies. Penaloza has worked in the private sector for over 15 years and previously served on the Orange County Housing Finance Trust. He earned his bachelor's degree from California State University, Los Angeles.