Francesca’s Ballot Endorsements 2026

 
 

We have three seats open and four candidates for the Menlo Park City School District Board. I am not endorsing in the MPCSD race, as I will be glad to work with anyone who earns the vote. That said, below you can see the rest of my ballot picks, and resources.

A big shout out to community member Lydia Lee who collected valuable resources and wrote thoughtful endorsements for Bike Menlo which helped inform me. 

Other resources include CalMatters' 2026 Voter Guide and their proposition quiz and the League of Women Voters.

Francesca’s Endorsements

Menlo Park Measure P: NO I believe in a vibrant downtown, affordable housing, and a city council empowered to do its work. Bike Menlo Park and LWV have great analyses.

Menlo Park City Council:

  • Wonman Lee (District 1)

  • Vamsi Velagapudi (District 2)

  • Charlotte Reed (District 4)

Sequoia Union High School District - Michael D. (Sathvik Nori dropped out).

Measure RTM: Yes improve public transit, reduce traffic 

Measure V: Yes invest in educational facilities and maintain them.

Measure L, AA, J, U: Yes

State

Propositions 1-5: YES

Propositions 37-45: NO

Governor: Xavier Becerra

Lieutenant Governor: Fiona Ma

Secretary of State: Shirley N. Weber

State Controller: Malia M. Cohen

State Treasurer: Eleni Kounalakis

Attorney General: Rob Bonta

Insurance Commissioner: Ben Allen

U.S. Representative: Sam Liccardo

23rd Assembly District: Marc Berman

Board of Equalization: District 2 John Pimentel

Superintendent of Public Instruction: Richard Barrera