YIMBY Action✓ Endorses“South Bay YIMBY supports Assemblymember Patrick Ahrens because he has been a dependable pro-housing voice for Silicon Valley in Sacramento.”
2026 Midterm Partner Endorsements
Patrick Ahrens
California State Assembly, District 26 · California
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Housing Action Coalition✓ EndorsesAbout Patrick Ahrens
The saying goes: “You can’t keep a good person down.” Resilience, humility and optimism have made Patrick Ahrens stronger in the face of need and loss, and instilled in him a hunger to serve others.
Patrick grew up in a home where substance abuse issues dominated. While moving himself forward as a college student, he experienced homelessness. Recently, his twin brother passed away from cancer while being forced to work continuously to maintain his health insurance and pay to provide for his family.
These challenges forged Patrick’s resolve to help others who share similar experiences and forge for themselves a better life. That’s why he ran for, and was elected to, the Foothill-De Anza (FHDA) Community College District Board, and why he’s running for State Assembly.
Patrick is a Sunnyvale resident and Silicon Valley native who has advocated to expand access and affordability for community college students. An active community volunteer, Ahrens served on the Board of Directors of the Foothill-De Anza Foundation prior to his election.
From patrickahrens.com
Patrick Ahrens on Housing and Abundance
“A lack of housing has many negative consequences: homelessness, housing insecurity, and a slowing of economic upward mobility for many, to name a few.”
“He also spearheaded the effort to pass the biggest bond in district history, securing $200 million in affordable housing for our students, faculty, and staff.”
“I believe everyone deserves a place to call “Home.” As a former full-time college student, I, too, experienced the challenges of affordable housing firsthand, ultimately resorting to living in my car.”