Political Breakdown California’s First Millennial Lawmaker Ian Calderon Makes His Case for Governor
Former Los Angeles Assemblyman Ian Calderon made history in 2012, becoming the first millennial elected to the California State Assembly at age 27. He stepped away from politics in 2020 to focus on his growing family, and now at age 40 he is running for governor.
He joins Marisa to frame his pitch to voters, casting himself as part of a new generation of leadership and calling for increased funding for education, expanded access to child care and greater government accountability. He also expressed support for cryptocurrency, suggesting the state invest in it as a way to help manage budget shortfalls.
This interview is part of a series of conversations with the 2026 gubernatorial candidates for California. The primary election is June 2.
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