Adam C. Vena, a Republican from Monrovia, is running for California State Assembly District 41 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election. He faces John C. Harabedian, a Democrat.
Vena said he entered the race citing concerns about state overreach, according to an interview with Latino Free Minds.
Candidate information
- Party: Republican
- Residence: Monrovia, California (about 42 years, according to the candidate)
- Occupation: Sanitation employee, according to his filing with the California Secretary of State
- Ballot status: Certified for the general election
- Endorsements: California GOP; California Republican Assembly
- Campaign contact: No website listed. Vena directs supporters to his Instagram account (@adam.vena), according to Initiate Justice Action
On the issues
The following positions are based on Vena's responses in an interview with Latino Free Minds. All statements reflect the candidate's own claims.
Taxes and cost of living: Vena said California residents are overtaxed, citing multiple layers of state and local taxes. He said the high cost of living forces families to work multiple jobs. He supports lowering taxes and reducing the cost of gasoline.
Small business: Vena said small business is the backbone of the state and that California is losing businesses due to high taxes and overregulation.
Environmental regulation: Vena said the California Air Resources Board is "completely overregulated" with no checks and balances. He said gas would be much cheaper without carbon regulations.
Wildfire prevention and recovery: Vena expressed concern about slow wildfire recovery in the Altadena and Eaton fire area. He called for meeting with forestry managers to determine what resources are needed for brush clearance and fire prevention near power lines.
Parental rights: Vena said families, not government, should guide a child's path. He said he entered the race partly due to a personal experience in which he says the state overstepped into family matters regarding his child's gender identity, resulting in loss of custody.
Responses were drawn from an interview published by Latino Free Minds and from the candidate's filing with the California Secretary of State. The Pasadena Ledger did not interview the candidate for this profile.
