Housing
Supports building incentives, lower construction-material costs and down-payment and loan help for first-time buyers.
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THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Melissa Hernandez
Candidate for U.S. House · California · District 14
THE PERSON
Background
Melissa Hernandez is a former Dublin mayor and BART board director. Her campaign biography describes work managing dental and health businesses and serving as an Alameda County supervisor's director of healthcare services.
Roots
- Career: health-sector business management; Dublin mayor; regional transportation board service.
Education
- California State University, East Bay · degree in Political Science, Public Affairs & Administration; level/year not specified
Background sources checked October 28, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
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Childcare
Supports a larger Child Tax Credit, higher childcare-worker pay and paid family and medical leave.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Healthcare
Supports restoring insurance subsidies, expanding Medicare and the Women's Health Protection Act.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Immigration
Supports a citizenship pathway for Dreamers and contributing undocumented residents, alongside border security and ICE reform.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.Technology
Supports nationwide AI standards and clear cryptocurrency rules with consumer safeguards.
Source checked October 28, 2026 · Publication date shown in the linked source when available.THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 14 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 21, 2026.
California Secretary of State · Certified general election candidates ↗Portrait source ↗Photo: City of Dublin · Public domain · Cropped to fit
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