California YIMBY✓ Endorses
2026 Midterm Partner Endorsements
Melissa Hurtado
California State Senate, District 16 · California
Backed byCalifornia YIMBY
What the Guides Said
California YIMBY✓ EndorsesAbout Melissa Hurtado
Growing up as the daughter of farmworkers, I know the sacrifices and hard work it takes just to make ends meet. Special interests have lobbyists who advocate for them in Sacramento. My mission is to advocate for the people of the Central Valley and to hold powerful interests accountable. As your State Senator, I have fought for laws to:
From melissahurtado.com
Melissa Hurtado on Housing and Abundance
“She has fought to cut red tape that slows new construction, expand assistance for renters and first-time homebuyers, and crack down on unlawful rent hikes in efforts to reduce homelessness and keep Valley families in their homes.”
“She has worked to cut taxes for veterans by expanding property-tax exemptions, support military families by extending scholarship benefits to veterans’ children, reduce veteran homelessness through funding for supportive housing, and protect military pensions.”
“I’m fighting to make the Central Valley affordable for families again.””