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Craig DeLuz

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Craig DeLuz
Candidate, U.S. House California District 6
Robla Elementary School Board
Tenure
Present officeholder
Term ends
2026
Elections and appointments
Last election
March 5, 2024
Next election
June 2, 2026
Education
High school
De Anza High School
Bachelor's
California State University, Chico, 1992
Bachelor's
California State University, Chico
Personal
Birthplace
Richmond, CA
Religion
Christian
Profession
Public relations professional
Contact

Craig DeLuz is an at-large member of theRobla Elementary School Board in California. His current term ends on December 11, 2026.

DeLuz (Republican Party) is running for election to theU.S. House to representCalifornia's 6th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the primary scheduled onJune 2, 2026.[source]

Biography

Craig DeLuz was born in California and lives in North Sacramento. He earned a bachelor’s degree in business finance from California State University, Chico. DeLuz's career experience includes working as a public relations professional, small business owner, legislative staffer, media professional, policy analyst, and grassroots activist. DeLuz was elected to the Robla School District in 2005, and served as president of the board for over 10 years.[1][2]

Elections

2026

See also: California's 6th Congressional District election, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on June 2, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 6

The following candidates are running in the primary for U.S. House California District 6 on June 2, 2026.

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2024

See also: California's 6th Congressional District election, 2024

California's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 5 top-two primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House California District 6

IncumbentAmi Bera defeatedChristine Bish in the general election for U.S. House California District 6 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Ami Bera
Ami Bera (D)
 
57.6
 
165,408
Image of Christine Bish
Christine Bish (R) Candidate Connection
 
42.4
 
121,664

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Total votes: 287,072
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Nonpartisan primary election

Nonpartisan primary for U.S. House California District 6

The following candidates ran in the primary for U.S. House California District 6 on March 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Ami Bera
Ami Bera (D)
 
51.8
 
76,605
✔
Image of Christine Bish
Christine Bish (R) Candidate Connection
 
20.1
 
29,628
Image of Raymond Riehle
Raymond Riehle (R)
 
10.7
 
15,779
Image of Craig DeLuz
Craig DeLuz (R) Candidate Connection
 
9.7
 
14,361
Image of Adam Barajas
Adam Barajas (D) Candidate Connection
 
5.9
 
8,711
Image of Chris Richardson
Chris Richardson (G)
 
1.8
 
2,661

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Total votes: 147,745
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Endorsements

DeLuz received the following endorsements. To view a full list of DeLuz's endorsements as published by their campaign,click here.

2022

See also: Robla Elementary School District, California, elections (2022)

General election

The general election was canceled.Nuvia Cardona (Nonpartisan) andCraig DeLuz (Nonpartisan) won without appearing on the ballot.

2018

See also:Robla Elementary School District elections (2018)

The following candidates won election automatically as the election was canceled due to lack of opposition.

General election candidates

The general election was canceled and these candidates were elected:

2010

See also:California State Assembly elections, 2010

Deluz's opponents in the June 8 primary areMike Edwards,Suzanne Jones,Andy Pugno,Donald Thompson andChad Vander Veen.

Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

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2024

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Craig DeLuz is a small business owner and elected official with more than 30 years of experience in California politics. DeLuz was elected to Robla School District in 2005 where he has served as President for over 10 years on the Board. During his term, he has made STEAM education a priority and led the charge to transform Robla campuses into state-of-the-art facilities that prepare students for the jobs of the future.

WORKING

CLASS

ROOTS

Craig’s Mom and Dad

Originally from the Bay Area, DeLuz grew up in a working-class household, where his father, John DeLuz, a WW2 Air Force Veteran, worked as a warehouse supervisor, and his mother, El Vera, took care of Craig and his brothers and sisters. DeLuz learned the values of hard work, commitment, and integrity through his parents who were dedicated to making ends meet for their family. He went on to receive his bachelor’s degree in business finance from California State University, Chico, where he was elected as the first Black President of the Associated Student Government in the University’s 100-year history.

DeLuz has also served as a legislative staffer to California Assemblymen Kevin Jeffries and Tim Leslie and has an extensive history as a media professional, policy analyst, and grassroots activist in the Greater Sacramento region.

Craig and his wife Sobna live in North Sacramento. They have two children, Craig Jr. and Jazmine.
  • We Must Address The Root Causes of The Homelessness Crisis Recognizing the link between homelessness, mental health problems, and drug addiction, we should allocate resources to improve access to first-rate mental health care and substance abuse treatment, rehabilitation services, and job training. We must require beneficiaries of these services to actively participate in the programs and be committed to their own recovery, and the state must collect data to measure the effectiveness of our efforts to guide further public investment and improve services.
  • We Need a Return to Public SafetyAll Californians are entitled to feel safe at home, work, school, and in places of worship. Victims of crime should be supported and we should work to rehabilitate incarcerated individuals so that, once released, they can successfully integrate into their communities. We must prioritize public safety, restore and maintain a professional and accountable police force, and enforce the laws already on the books.
  • Empower The ParentsSchool choice plays an important role in fostering competition, innovation, and accountability. We must continue to advocate for expanding educational options such as charter schools, magnet schools, and voucher programs. By giving parents the power to choose the best educational setting for their children, we can help ensure students receive an education tailored to their needs. We advocate for greater transparency in all schools so parents can participate fully in their children’s education.
- REDUCING HOMELESSNESS

- UNLEASHING CALIFORNIA’S ECONOMY
- GIVING PARENTS CHOICES
- A RETURN TO PUBLIC SAFETY

- BOLSTERING OUR NATIONAL SECURITY & SECURING OUR BORDER

Jesus Christ, Winston Churchill and Thomas Sowell. Jesus undergirds my values. Churchill is my example of commitment to a vision and Thomas Sowell demonstrates the value of facts, logic and reason in analysing public policy issues.
I am an effective communicator. I am frank about who I am and what I believe. I value input from those who may disagree with me. And I recognize the difference between facts and opinions.
I'd like leave the world in a better condition than it was when I came into it.
I had a paper route from the time I was 12 until I was 15. I then went to work at McDonalds at the age of 16. I worked there for about a year.
California Republican Party

Sacramento County Republican Party
Black America's Political Action Committee

TED GAINES

Member, Board of Equalization

BRET DANIELS

Mayor, Citrus Heights

TANYA KRAVCHUK

Trustee, San Juan Unified School District

ANNA ROHRBOUGH

Council Member, Folsom

JON FENSKE

Trustee, Dry Creek School Board

JEAN PAGNONE

Trustee, Dry Creek School Board

ROGER NIELLO

State Senator

MIKE KOZLOWSKI

Mayor, Folsom

JASON WALKER

Trustee, Dry Creek School Board

NUVIA CARDONA

Trustee, Robla Unified School District

JEN LARET

Trustee, Folsom-Cordova Unified Schools

STACEY BASTIAN

Trustee, Twin Rivers Unified School Board

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Campaign website

DeLuz’s campaign website stated the following:

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REDUCING HOMELESSNESS
Recognizing the link between homelessness, mental health problems, and drug addiction, we should allocate resources to improve access to first-rate mental health care and substance abuse treatment, rehabilitation services, and job training. We must require beneficiaries of these services to actively participate in the programs and be committed to their own recovery, and the state must collect data to measure the effectiveness of our efforts to guide further public investment and improve services.

UNLEASHING CALIFORNIA’S ECONOMY
Whether the issue is housing or the rising cost of living, the economy does better when government gets out of the way and lets citizens innovate. We should decrease restrictive regulations to spur innovation, streamline permitting procedures, relax zoning laws, and reduce taxes and fees to encourage economic growth and private investment.

GIVING PARENTS CHOICES
School choice plays an important role in fostering competition, innovation, and accountability. We must continue to advocate for expanding educational options such as charter schools, magnet schools, and voucher programs. By giving parents the power to choose the best educational setting for their children, we can help ensure students receive an education tailored to their needs. We advocate for greater transparency in all schools so parents can participate fully in their children’s education.

A RETURN TO PUBLIC SAFETY
All Californians are entitled to feel safe at home, work, school, and in places of worship. Victims of crime should be supported and we should work to rehabilitate incarcerated individuals so that, once released, they can successfully integrate into their communities. We must prioritize public safety, restore and maintain a professional and accountable police force, and enforce the laws already on the books.

BOLSTERING OUR NATIONAL SECURITY & SECURING OUR BORDER
National security is under threat for Americans at home and abroad. Flawed policies by the incumbent administration have created a crisis at our border. Hundreds of thousands of people pour over each month, overwhelming cities across the nation, threatening peace and stability. Our military, long starved of necessary resources, suffers low morale in an increasingly volatile world where hostile nations connive to erode our power.

As your congressman, I will work so Americans feel secure by pledging to:

  • Resolve the border crisis with solutions that put America’s interests first.
  • Support our military by providing the resources to ensure they are equipped for challenges ahead.
  • Strengthen relationships with our international allies with a focus on protecting the peace within our borders.
  • Strategically use political and economic policies for our nation’s benefit.[3]
”
—Craig DeLuz’s campaign website (2024)[4]

2022

Craig DeLuz did not completeBallotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Craig DeLuz campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2026*U.S. House California District 6Candidacy Declared primary$0 $47
2024U.S. House California District 6Lost primary$32,126 $32,079
Grand total$32,126 $32,126
Sources:OpenSecrets, Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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    • Footnotes

    1. ↑Craig DeLuz for Congress, "About," accessed January 27, 2024
    2. ↑Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on February 5, 2024
    3. ↑Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
    4. ↑Craig DeLuz for Congress, “Issues,” accessed January 27, 2024


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