Max Hsia enters the District 24 race as a political newcomer and local entrepreneur. Written by Michael Qin Max Hsia enters the District 24 race as a political newcomer, leveraging a career as a local small business owner who operated a retail food establishment in the region for over a decade. A Bay Area resident for over 30 years, Hsia transitioned into politics through grassroots activism, first getting in touch by organizing local campaigns against regional sales tax incr

Assemblymember Alex Lee enters the race as the three-term progressive incumbent. Written by Michael Qin Assemblymember Alex Lee is the three-term progressive incumbent representing California’s State Assembly District 24, which spans communities across Fremont, Milpitas, Newark, Sunol, and North San Jose. First elected in 2020 at the age of 25, Lee made history as the youngest Asian American legislator ever elected to the state assembly, as well as California’s first openly b

Dr. Yang Shao enters the District 24 race with 12 years of local governance experience. Written by Michael Qin Dr. Yang Shao enters the California State Assembly District 24 race with 12 years of local governance experience, currently serving his eighth year on the Fremont City Council following a four-year tenure on the Fremont Unified School District Board. Shao arrived in the US as an immigrant and foreign student, ultimately earning a PhD in chemistry from Harvard Univers

From left to right: Republican challenger Max Hsia, incumbent Democratic Assemblymember Alex Lee, and independent candidate Dr. Yang Shao race to represent District 24. Illustration by Michael Qin Written by Michael Qin As the California Primary Election is approaching on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, residents across the South Bay and East Bay are awaiting one of the most consequential races for the California State Assembly District 24. Federal elections often claim the spotlight,

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