Juan Camacho

President of Equality California Institute in Los Angeles, California

Juan Camacho is a candidate for California State Senator, 26th District in State Senate District 26, California — 2026 Primary Election. Running as Democratic.

Also running: Sang Masog, Sarah Rascón, Paul Bowers, Sara Hernandez, Maebe Pudlo, Wendy Carrillo, Claudia Agraz.

Juan Camacho is an immigrant and civil rights leader. He was born in México and came to California as a toddler with his working-class parents, growing up in the San Gabriel Valley. His family gained legal residency and citizenship through the 1980s amnesty program. He earned a degree from UC Davis with the help of Cal Grants and part-time jobs. His career in public service includes working for U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer and Assembly Speaker Fabian Núñez. He also led government and community affairs at Fox Studios, where he worked to increase the state's film and TV tax credit. Currently, he serves as President of the Equality California Institute, which focuses on LGBTQ+ civil rights, youth leadership, and safety in schools. He lives in the Echo Park neighborhood of Los Angeles with his husband.

Website: https://www.juancamachoforsenate.com/