Tony Strickland

Incumbent State Senator in Huntington Beach, CA

Tony Strickland is a candidate for State Senate District 36 in California State Senate District 36, California — 2026 Primary Election.

Also running: Chris Duncan.

Tony Strickland (Republican) is the incumbent California State Senator representing District 36, having assumed office in March 2025 after winning a special election [1.4]. He is running for re-election in 2026. Prior to his current term in the State Senate, Strickland served on the Huntington Beach City Council starting in 2022 and previously served in both the California State Senate (2008-2012) and the State Assembly (1998-2004). He holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Whittier College.