LCHC Responds to the 2026 Midterm Election: A Breath of Hope and a Call to Action
SACRAMENTO, CA — After nearly two years of brutal attacks on health care, immigrants, and our country’s most vulnerable communities, voters sent a clear message: Our families deserve leaders who will protect their dignity, safety, and opportunity.
Across the country, voters delivered historic victories. California elected Secretary Xavier Becerra as its first Latino governor, Texas elected Gina Hinojosa as its first Latina governor, and New Mexico elected Deb Haaland as the nation’s first Native American woman governor. Black, Latine, Indigenous, immigrant, and LGBTQ+ candidates also broke barriers nationwide.
These victories matter not only because of who these leaders are, but because of the communities, experiences, and possibilities they represent.
For immigrant communities, this moment feels like a deeply needed embrace. A reminder that we see you, you matter, and we will continue fighting to protect one another. It is also a warning to elected officials of every party: Our communities cannot be taken for granted. If you attack our families, take away our health care, or undermine our dignity, we will organize, vote, and make our collective power impossible to ignore.
With Governor-elect Becerra preparing to lead California, our state has both an opportunity and a responsibility to reverse the Medi-Cal enrollment freeze, protect coverage for immigrant families, and renew California’s promise of health care for all. LCHC is prepared to work with the Governor-elect, California’s congressional delegation, and our partners to build policies rooted in dignity and community.
Today, we take a deep breath. Tomorrow, we continue building power.
About LCHC:
Latino Coalition for a Healthy California is the leading statewide policy organization with a specific emphasis on Latine and Indigenous health. For over 33 years, LCHC has worked on transforming systems to achieve health justice. We pride ourselves in translating community solutions into equitable policy and lasting systemic change. Our work focuses on legislative and administrative advocacy, people power, and narrative change.
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