Sang Masog
Sang Masog (Republican Party) (also known as Sam Shin) ran for election to the California State Senate to represent District 26. Masog lost in the primary on June 2, 2026.
Masog completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. Click here to read the survey answers.
Biography
Sang Masog served in the U.S. Army from 1978 to 2018. Masog's career experience includes working as a pastor.[1]
Elections
2026
See also: California State Senate elections, 2026
General election
The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.
The candidate list in this election may not be complete.
General election for California State Senate District 26
Sara Hernandez (D) and Sarah Rascón (D) are running in the general election for California State Senate District 26 on November 3, 2026.
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 | Sara Hernandez (D) | |
 | Sarah Rascón (D)  | |
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Nonpartisan primary
Nonpartisan primary election for California State Senate District 26
The following candidates ran in the primary for California State Senate District 26 on June 2, 2026.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Sara Hernandez (D) | 31.2 | 54,220 |
| ✔ | | Sarah Rascón (D) | 19.4 | 33,778 |
 | Wendy Carrillo (D) | 13.7 | 23,861 | |
 | Maebe Pudlo (D) | 13.0 | 22,650 | |
 | Claudia Agraz (R) | 7.8 | 13,611 | |
 | Juan Camacho (D) | 7.6 | 13,222 | |
 | Sang Masog (R) | 5.8 | 10,081 | |
| Paul Bowers (D) | 1.4 | 2,458 | ||
| Total votes: 173,881 | |||
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Campaign finance
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Campaign themes
2026
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Sang Masog completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Masog's responses.
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My background is rooted in public service, faith, and community involvement. As a former police officer and pastor, I have spent my life working directly with people during some of their most difficult moments. Those experiences taught me the importance of responsibility, compassion, and practical solutions - not political talking points.
I have seen firsthand how rising costs, crime, homelessness, addiction, and failing systems are affecting everyday Californians. Too many families are struggling to afford housing, small businesses are leaving the state, and parents are losing confidence in our education system. Sacramento continues to spend more, yet many residents feel they are getting less in return.
I believe government should focus on its core responsibilities: keeping communities safe, supporting strong schools, protecting taxpayers, and creating an environment where businesses and families can succeed. I support practical policies that encourage economic growth, improve accountability, strengthen public safety, and protect parental involvement in educationd.
California has incredible potential, but we need leadership that listens to people, understands real-world challenges, and focuses on results. I am running to bring common sense, accountability, and a people-first approach to Sacrament.- Building Stronger and Safer Communities Californians deserve to feel safe in their homes and neighborhoods again. I support stronger enforcement against repeat offenders, organized retail theft, gang activity, and violent crimes such as home invasions, while also addressing mental health, addiction, and homelessness through effective treatment and accountability. Building stronger communities also means restoring trust, supporting local businesses, and improving quality of life for all residents.
- Protecting Families and Lowering the Cost of Living The rising cost of housing, energy, healthcare, and everyday necessities is putting enormous pressure on working families. I support practical solutions that focus on affordable housing, responsible government spending, lower energy costs, and economic policies that encourage businesses and jobs to remain in California. Families should be able to afford to live, work, and build their future here.
- Prioritizing Education and Opportunity Students deserve real learning, strong schools, and clear pathways to success. I support greater school accountability, career and technical education, and stronger college and workforce preparation. I also believe parents play a critical role in a child's success. Government should support families and schools in working together to prepare students for the real world and future opportunities.
Families should feel safe in their neighborhoods and businesses should not fear organized theft, gang activity, or repeat crime. Students deserve real learning, strong career pathways, and parents who are actively involved in education. I also believe we must address mental health and addiction with accountability and effective support.
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Campaign finance summary
Campaign finance information for this candidate is not yet available from OpenSecrets. That information will be published here once it is available.
See also
2026 Elections
External links
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Candidate California State Senate District 26 |
Footnotes
- ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 9, 2026
