Loyola Students Will Campaign for November Election
Loyola Marymount University students are actively supporting candidates ahead of the November 3, 2026, California election.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Elections
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Ahead of the California general election on November 3, 2026, students from Loyola Marymount University are engaging in local and state political campaigns. These students are participating in canvassing efforts and policy research to boost voter turnout before the polls close at 8 p.m. on election day.
Why it matters
Students are working to increase voter awareness in areas with historically low political exposure. Their involvement targets specific policy issues, including child care, immigration, and data center regulation, to inform the local community.
Students are completing a seven-to-eight week canvassing experiment across various legislative and mayoral contests. The election on November 3, 2026, will determine outcomes for the Los Angeles mayoral race, statewide propositions, and seats in the U.S. Congress.
The players
Isabella Madrid
She serves as a campaign intern for the state Senate campaign of Sara Hernandez.
Sara Hernandez
She is a political candidate running for a seat in the California state Senate representing District 26.
Jordan Curiel
He conducts policy research and performs canvassing duties for the Sara Hernandez campaign.
Justin McCarthy-Hill
He is a Loyola Marymount University student who has canvassed for the mayoral campaign of Nithya Raman.
Nithya Raman
She is a political candidate currently seeking election in the Los Angeles mayoral race.
The details
Participating students, such as Isabella Madrid and Jordan Curiel, are working with the state Senate campaign for Sara Hernandez in District 26, while others like Justin McCarthy-Hill support Nithya Raman. Students facilitate voter turnout by knocking on doors to engage registered voters and utilizing online portals to manage their campaign activity.
Timeline
February 2026 was when Isabella Madrid began her internship with the Hernandez campaign.
November 3, 2026, marks the final day of the California general election.
Political Context
Opposition groups often argue that intensified student canvassing may inadvertently polarize local districts rather than fostering neutral civic education. Critics and some local officials express concern that targeted campaign work by university-affiliated groups can disrupt the balance of traditional voter outreach strategies.
Residents in the Los Angeles area can expect increased canvassing activity at their doorsteps as the election date approaches. Citizens should ensure they are familiar with their local polling locations or mail-in ballot deadlines to participate effectively by November 3.
The takeaway
Engaging directly with political campaigns allows students to apply classroom theory to real-world civic processes. Residents are encouraged to utilize this period of high outreach to ask questions about local ballot measures and candidate platforms before voting.
What happens next
Voters across California will head to the polls or cast their mail-in ballots on November 3, 2026, with polls officially closing at 8 p.m.
Further reading
Learn more about upcoming contests and regional voting requirements in the Los Angeles Elections section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Los Angeles Loyolan.
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