Cesar Aguilar
Candidate for Arizona State House – District 26
Arizona · Legislative District 26
Cesar Aguilar won the primary and is the party's nominee for the general election. Advanced from the July 21, 2026 Democratic primary for two LD26 House seats, where he and Rep. Quantá Crews were the only candidates; he led with 54.5% of the vote. Faces Republicans Frank Roberts and Jonathan McKenna and Green Party candidate Hector Gomez in the November 3, 2026 general election.
Source: ballotpedia.org · Last verified: October 23, 2026
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Representative Aguilar remains a dedicated fighter for working-class families, ensuring that those who power Arizona's economy can afford to live and prosper. My first two terms have been dedicated to being a voice for the working class. However, the work is far from finished. As the 2026 elections approach, our families are facing an unprecedented cost-of-living crisis under the Trump regime. -Economic Dignity: I remain committed to empower our workers to organize for livable wages, stable pensions, and the respect they deserve. -Educational Equity: As the former Executive Director of the Arizona Students' Association, I will continue to fight for fully funded Preschool- Higher Education as stated in AZ Constitution ( Article 11, Section 6) Public Education must be protected. -Quality Healthcare: No family in District 26 should be forced into debt due to a medical emergency. I will continue to advocate for expanded access and lower prescription drug costs. -Stop the Separation of Families: ICE has gotten out of control. Immigration has murdered Americans Citizens and traumatized our children. Today, too many families fear leaving their homes even when they should not have to. People have lost hope in our government due to the injustices in ICE.
Biography
Cesar Aguilar is the incumbent Democratic state representative for Legislative District 26, completing his second term. A Phoenix native raised in a working-class household, he earned a B.A. in political science from Northern Arizona University in 2016 and began his career with the Arizona Democratic Party. He later served as executive director of the Arizona Students' Association, advocating for college access and affordability. His stated priorities include workers' ability to organize for livable wages and pensions, and fully funded education from preschool through higher education. Aguilar finished first in the July 21, 2026 Democratic primary for two LD26 House seats with 54.5% of the vote; he and Rep. Quantá Crews were the only candidates. They face Republicans Frank Roberts and Jonathan McKenna and Green Party candidate Hector Gomez in the November 3, 2026 general election.
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Issue Stances
Water Policy
No official stance on record.
Education Funding
SupportsPrioritizes funding public schools from preschool through college; says he has fought to restore funding at all levels.
Border Security & Immigration
No official stance on record.
Housing Affordability
SupportsSupports short and long-term housing crisis responses, temporary housing for people experiencing homelessness, permanent housing, rent control, and protections for people with disabilities and fixed incomes.
Election Integrity
No official stance on record.
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
SupportsSupports criminal justice reform to address racial disparities and reduce the consequences of Arizona's high imprisonment rate.
Energy Policy
No official stance on record.
Economic Development & Jobs
SupportsSupports labor rights, job security, livable wages, pensions, and repealing Arizona right-to-work laws.
Reproductive Rights
SupportsDescribes himself as pro-abortion; says abortion is healthcare and bodily autonomy should be protected.
Transportation & Infrastructure
No official stance on record.
Government Spending & Taxation
SupportsSupports rent control and property tax protections for families with disabilities and fixed incomes.
Legislature
Legislative Voting Record
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