Juan Camacho is a proud immigrant, civil rights leader, and the son of working-class parents who came to Los Angeles chasing the promise of the American Dream. Growing up, Juan saw firsthand how access to a good-paying job, quality healthcare, and a pathway to citizenship transformed his family’s life. With the help of Cal Grants and part-time jobs, he earned a college degree and began a career in public service. He went on to work in the entertainment industry, where he fought to triple California’s film and TV tax credit — creating thousands of union jobs — and helped lead one of the largest union construction efforts in Los Angeles. 

 

Today, Juan serves as President of Equality California Institute, leading efforts to protect civil rights and fight back against Donald Trump’s attacks on our communities.

 

1. Juan believes reproductive freedom is fundamental healthcare and that politicians have no place in personal medical decisions. As President of Equality California Institute, he has fought to protect reproductive rights and expand access to care for vulnerable communities. With abortion rights under attack, Juan is committed to protecting access to reproductive healthcare that is safe and affordable so women and families, not politicians, control their own futures.
    

2. Juan is not afraid to stand up to Donald Trump and MAGA Republicans. Under his leadership, Equality California sued the Trump Administration twice to block hateful attacks against the LGBTQ+ community, and won. And as ICE becomes increasingly emboldened to attack immigrants in our streets, separate families, and even detain U.S. citizens, Juan will fight back for all of us.
    

3. Juan grew up in a family that worked hard to put food on the table, and he does not take that for granted. He knows what it’s like to live without health care as a safety net and believes everyone deserves affordable, quality health care. Juan understands that too many Californians are living paycheck to paycheck. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with entertainment workers to help triple the state’s film and TV tax credit, keeping production in California and supporting thousands of good union jobs, AND he has fought to keep everyday costs affordable, even opposing new taxes on food and beverages. As our State Senator, Juan will work to provide more affordable housing, address the rising cost of healthcare, and oppose Trump’s tariffs that are driving up the costs on everyday goods.