Merced City Councilman DuPont jumps into race for State Senate
In an unexpected and surprising move, Merced City Councilman Darin DuPont has announced his candidacy for the State Senate seat representing the 14th District.
DuPont enters the 2026 race as the only Republican candidate so far to challenge Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria (D–Fresno) and Sanger City Councilwoman Esmeralda Hurtado who…