Juan Camacho

Economy

Juan grew up in a family that worked hard to put food on the table, and he does not take that for granted. He knows what it’s like to live without health care as a safety net and believes everyone deserves affordable, quality health care. Juan understands that too many Californians are living paycheck to paycheck, and throughout his career, he has worked closely with labor unions to create and protect jobs in the entertainment and construction industries AND to keep everyday costs affordable, even opposing new taxes on food and beverages. As our State Senator, Juan will work to provide more affordable housing, address the rising cost of healthcare, and oppose Trump’s tariffs that are driving up the costs on everyday goods. Learn more

Education

Juan strongly believes in the power of public education to unlock opportunity and create a brighter future for all. Growing up as immigrants, Juan and his siblings had dedicated public school educators who believed in them and helped them succeed. He went on to put himself through college with the help of Cal Grants and part-time jobs and today leads Equality California Institute’s efforts to make schools safe and supportive for all students. As Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans attempt to defund our public schools, Juan will fight back and fully fund public K-12 schools and higher education, raise wages for classroom teachers and essential classified professionals like bus drivers and custodians, and ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed. Learn more

Environment / Energy

Juan believes we can protect our environment and support working families at the same time. California’s clean energy transition must create good-paying union jobs, invest in retraining and apprenticeships, and ensure workers are not left behind. He supports holding corporate polluters accountable for cleanup costs — not taxpayers. In the State Senate, Juan will fight for practical, balanced solutions that reduce emissions, strengthen our economy, and deliver real opportunities for working families and small businesses. Learn more

Guns

Every family deserves to feel safe in their neighborhood, at school, in houses of worship, and walking down the street. Juan supports common-sense gun safety laws to keep dangerous weapons and ghost guns off our streets and out of the hands of criminals, domestic abusers, and people dealing with mental health crises. In addition to stronger gun safety laws, he supports a comprehensive approach to public safety that includes investments in crime prevention, mental health, and community programs that address the root causes of violence and keep families safe. Learn more

Healthcare

When Juan’s family arrived in the United States, they did not have access to health care, and it changed their lives when his father secured a manufacturing job with health insurance. This experience, and being married to a nurse, have made Juan a believer in ensuring health care is a right for all, not a privilege. As President of the civil rights organization Equality California Institute, Juan has worked to expand access to quality health care and is fighting back against the Trump Administration’s cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. In the State Senate, Juan will fight to ensure everyone has access to quality affordable healthcare. Learn more

Housing

Too many working families across Los Angeles are struggling to keep up with rising housing costs and stay in their homes. Juan strongly supports policies to build more affordable housing responsibly, so homeownership is more accessible for first-time buyers and working families. And he will work to fully fund and increase rental assistance programs to help families at risk of becoming homeless pay their rent and stay off our streets. Learn more

As President of Equality California Institute, Juan has led efforts to reduce homelessness, especially youth homelessness. He has invested in training for homelessness care providers to get people off the streets for good. Juan knows that just throwing money at this multifaceted problem is not enough, and in the State Senate, he will advocate for proven solutions to deliver results — getting young people and families off our streets and into permanent, supportive housing. Learn more

Immigration

And as ICE becomes increasingly emboldened to attack immigrants in our streets, separate families, and even detain U.S. Citizens, Juan is fighting back for all of us. Learn more