06/13/2026
The results are in, and while this chapter closes differently than we hoped, my heart is full.
To everyone who voted for me, showed up, donated, shared a post, or simply said "I believe in you" - thank you. You gave me something I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Your faith in this campaign meant everything.
To my campaign team, the people who gave their time, their energy, and their hearts to this race - I am in awe of you. You knocked on doors, made calls, showed up early and stayed late, and never stopped believing in what we were trying to build. I could not have done any of this without you, and I am so very grateful.
To my family, you are my foundation and my reason. You sacrificed alongside me, held me up on the hard days, and celebrated every small win with as much joy as I did. Your love carried me through this entire journey, and I don't take a single moment of that for granted.
I also want to thank Steven Auclair, President of the Ventura County Democratic Club, for seeing something in me and asking me to step into this race. His guidance shaped this journey in ways that will stay with me. I am grateful for the experience he helped create.
This has never been about recognition for me. I run because I see needs in this community that aren't being met, real needs that affect real people. At its core, government should unite us. It should make sure every person is seen and supported, every voice matters, and the well-being of our community always comes first. That is the kind of leadership Ventura County District 4 deserves, and that sentiment will never change for me.
This outcome does not mean stepping back. If anything, it deepens my commitment. I will continue to show up for the cleanup of the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, for seniors who deserve dignity in their healthcare, for families who just want to afford a home in the community they love, and for every resident whose voice deserves to be heard at the table, not just near it.
I will always be showing up, speaking out, and pushing for the Ventura County we deserve in order to thrive.
This community will always have my heart, no matter what role I'm in.
With gratitude and determination,
Ruth Luevanos