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YIMBY Action endorses Rob Bonta for Attorney General because he has been one of the strongest enforcers of California's housing laws. In 2021 he created the Housing Strike Force, the first unit in the AG's office dedicated to holding cities accountable for breaking state housing law. Pro-housing laws only matter if someone enforces them, and Bonta has shown he will.

When the gun lobby launched unmerited attacks on California’s strong gun laws, Attorney General Bonta stepped up and successfully defended them. He has also continued to elevate the critical role of frontline violence intervention workers in breaking cycles of violence, and he has proven time and again to be a champion for gun safety reforms that will make all Californians safer from gun violence.

On Monday, Harris endorsed Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis for treasurer, as well as incumbents Attorney General Rob Bonta, Controller Malia Cohen and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.

Rob Bonta has been an effective Attorney General, and we're happy to endorse him for another term.

For San Francisco voters, Bonta's most important work has been on housing. He co-sponsored SB 1037 (https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-issues-legal-alert-legislation-authorizing-new-civil) with Scott Wiener, which gave the AG's office real teeth to fine cities that block housing — and he has used them. His office has forced compliance from cities (https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-newsom-administration-reach-settlement-city-norwalk-over) across California that were illegally stalling housing plans, including settlements with Fullerton, Norwalk, Elk Grove, and Huntington Beach. When the city of Woodside tried to claim it was a cougar habitat to dodge SB 9, Bonta shut it down. Every home that gets built because a NIMBY city was forced to follow the law makes San Francisco's regional housing market a little less insane.

He's also gone after anticompetitive behavior in the rental market. His office got a $7M settlement from Greystar (https://oag.ca.gov/news/press-releases/attorney-general-bonta-announces-7-million-settlement-greystar-participating), the nation's largest landlord, for using software to coordinate rent prices with competitors — basically a cartel run through an algorithm. That kind of enforcement matters to every renter in the Bay Area.

Bonta has also been active defending California against the Trump administration, filing over 50 lawsuits on issues from immigration to environmental protections.

Source (https://growsf.org/voter-guide/san-francisco-voter-guide-june-2026-election/#attorney-general)

Crime & public safety: Taking on fentanyl traffickers, gun smugglers, and price gougers. Protecting reproductive healthcare access and LGBTQ rights. Federal relations: Has filed or joined more than 50 lawsuits against the Trump administration. Housing: Enforcing state housing laws compelling cities to build more affordable units. Consumer protection: Holding corporate polluters and Big Pharma accountable.Endorsed by: Service Employees International Union (SEIU) California, Teamsters California, California Faculty Association (CFA), California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU), CFT – A Union of Educators and Classified Professionals, California Teachers Association (CTA), United Domestic Workers (UDW), California Statewide Law Enforcement Association (CSLEA), California Professional Firefighters (CPF), United Brotherhood of Carpenters, California School Employees Association (CSEA), California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA), State Building & Construction Trades Council of California, United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) Western States Council, Sierra Club CA, California Environmental Voters, Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California, Smart Justice CA, Equality California, California Medical Association, Courage Campaign, California YIMBY

Primary: Jun 2, 2026

Reproductive Freedom for All President and CEO Mini Timmaraju released the following statement: “These candidates are the bold champions we expect from a state that has long been a leader in protecting reproductive freedom. While Trump and his anti-abortion allies work to push care out of reach, Rob Bonta, Eleni Kounalakis, Caroline Menjivar, and Deborah Klein Lopez are committed to protecting Californians’ fundamental freedoms. Health care, fair elections, and abortion access are on the line this year, and making sure these candidates advance to November is critical to defending our rights and our futures.” Reproductive Freedom for All Senior Director of California Campaigns Kristin Slevin released the following statement: “Californians built incredible momentum by approving Prop 50 last year, and our members in California are ready to harness that momentum and elect leaders who understand what is at stake and will fight for reproductive freedom and fair elections. These four candidates have proven time and again that they’ll put Californians first, and our members are ready to help them secure a spot on the November ballot.” Read more about Reproductive Freedom for All’s endorsed candidates here (https://reproductivefreedomforall.org/elections/). Source (https://reproductivefreedomforall.org/news/reproductive-freedom-for-all-endorses-slate-of-candidates-for-key-california-primary-races/)

Rob Bonta has done a great job as Attorney General, finally going after cities, working with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to force cities to approve plans for more homes and come into compliance with new state laws to encourage housing production authored by GOATed State Senator Scott Wiener. He will win reelection handily as the only Democrat running.

Rob Bonta made history as the first Filipino American to serve as California’s Attorney General. Since his appointment, he has been a leader in fighting for consumer protection, criminal justice reform, and immigrant rights. His reelection campaign represents an opportunity to continue advancing equity, safeguarding civil rights, and ensuring that California remains a model for the nation.

“Rob is a champion for fairness and accountability,” said AAAFund National Chair Albert Shen. “His leadership has set a national example for how an Attorney General can stand on the side of justice and vulnerable communities. Reelecting him means keeping California at the forefront of protecting democracy and advancing equity.”

AAAFund is proud to support Rob Bonta’s reelection and urges allies across California to rally behind his campaign. To further support Rob, please visit https://robbonta.com/.