Sara Hernandez

Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees Member in Los Angeles, California

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

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

Sara Hernandez has been a resident of California's 26th Senate District for over 20 years. She began her career as a middle school teacher in the LAUSD and founded the non-profit Helping Young People Excel (HYPE). After earning a law degree, she worked in Los Angeles City Hall on community revitalization efforts. In 2022, she was elected to the Los Angeles Community College District Board of Trustees. She is the first Latina to serve on the board in over ten years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy from Duke University, a Master in Education from Loyola Marymount University, and a Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School.

Website: https://sarahernandez.com/