Hilda Solis

Immigration

Supports pathways to legal status and protections for immigrant communities, including street vendors and undocumented workers.

As LA County Supervisor, Solis has a long record of advocating for immigrant rights, including support for street vendor legalization programs; her congressional candidacy is expected to continue this focus given her prior role as U.S. Labor Secretary overseeing worker protections.

Labor and Worker Rights

Strong advocate for workers' rights and labor protections, drawing on her tenure as U.S. Secretary of Labor.

Solis previously served as U.S. Secretary of Labor under President Obama, a role that centered on worker protections, wage enforcement, and workplace safety, suggesting continued prioritization of these issues in Congress.

Environmental Justice

Champions environmental justice initiatives, particularly in low-income and minority communities.

Solis has a historical record of environmental justice advocacy dating to her time in Congress and as a county supervisor, though specific 2026 campaign policy positions are not yet detailed in available sources.

Healthcare

Likely supports expanding healthcare access, consistent with Democratic Party positioning and her prior legislative record.

No direct statements on healthcare policy for this campaign were found in available grounding data, but her background as a longtime Democratic officeholder suggests alignment with expanded healthcare access positions.

Party Alignment and Endorsements

Running as a Democrat with backing from party establishment figures.

Reporting indicates Rep. Linda Sanchez, chair of BOLD PAC, has taken sides in the primary to succeed her, suggesting Solis is positioning herself within established Democratic Party networks in her congressional bid.

Local Governance and County Services

Emphasizes continuity of county-level service delivery, including support programs for vulnerable populations.

As LA County Supervisor, Solis has overseen initiatives such as free food cart distribution to street vendors, reflecting a policy focus on direct services and economic support for underserved communities.

Electoral Positioning in Redistricting

Contingent candidacy tied to California redistricting outcomes for the newly configured district.

Reports indicate Solis's run for Congress is linked to redistricting changes affecting CA-38/CA-37, meaning her final district and opponents depend on redistricting finalization.