The Constituent: 2026 Candidate and Incumbent 2A Grades

Each election cycle, Gun Owners of California compiles a scorecard for our members that indicates a candidate’s perspectives on the Second Amendment. Incumbent grades (A-F) are calculated on their recorded legislative votes, and non-incumbents (unelected candidates running for office) are determined based upon answers to our 2026 Election Questionnaire. Every effort has been made to communicate with each candidate; those who did not respond, received a DNR for “did not respond.”


It has been our consistent goal to work toward common sense solutions without sacrificing our Constitutional rights and the ability of the law abiding to protect their home and families. To that end, we believe in the value of an informed electorate and thus, are actively engaged in the political process.

(*) Denotes an incumbent

What does that mean? A “constituent” means that you live in a particular legislator’s district, and therefore, can vote for them (or not). Even though we are all “technically” served by all legislators, we can only vote for those in whose district we reside.

BUT, something that is annoying to many members and staff is when people refer to themselves as a constituent and say they live in the district when they don’t. You have every right to lobby those who don’t physically represent you – just don’t make the mistake of saying you are a constituent when you are not. It undermines your credibility.

Check out this map of California and find YOUR representative