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2026 Primary · Assembly District 80
ZenithKhan
Candidate for California State Assembly, District 80
👩👧 Mother
🔬 Scientist
🏪 Small Business Owner
A neighbor, a parent, and a proven professional bringing practical, people-first solutions to Sacramento — putting District 80 families at the center of every decision.
As a mother, I fight for every child’s future in our classrooms. As a scientist, I follow the evidence. As a small business owner right here in District 80, I know the cost of red tape and the reward of a thriving local economy.
I’m not a career politician — I’m one of you, and I’m ready to be your voice in Sacramento.
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Evidence-Based Leadership
Real solutions grounded in science and data — not spin, not guesswork.
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A Parent’s Perspective
My children attend schools in this district. Their future drives everything I fight for.
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Built a Business Here
I know the grind of permits, payroll, and perseverance. I’ve lived the small business journey.
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Deep Community Roots
Connected to immigrant families, minorities, and working parents — the fabric of District 80.
My 2026 Platform
Four pillars. One district.
These aren’t talking points — they are the real challenges I see every day as a resident, parent, and business owner in Assembly District 80. Each pillar comes with a concrete legislative strategy.
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Academic Excellence in Schools
Refocus our schools on rigorous academics — strong literacy, math, science, and critical thinking. Every child in District 80 deserves a classroom that truly prepares them for life and opportunity.
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Restore Foundational Literacy
Introduce Assembly legislation mandating evidence-based, phonics-first reading instruction in grades K–3. Partner with the State Board of Education to audit existing curricula and fund teacher retraining on proven methods.
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Strengthen Math & STEM Pathways
Author bills expanding dual-enrollment STEM programs between high schools and community colleges, creating articulated pathways to careers in tech, healthcare, and engineering without requiring a four-year degree.
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Transparent School Accountability
Champion legislation requiring annually published, parent-readable school report cards with grade-level proficiency data. Support independent academic audits and hold districts accountable through state funding incentive structures.
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Invest in Teacher Retention
Push for targeted salary supplements and housing assistance for credentialed teachers serving high-need schools in District 80. Streamline the credentialing process for qualified professionals transitioning into the classroom.
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Mental Health in the Classroom
Advocate for expanding school-based mental health counselors to meet the 1:250 student ratio recommended by ASCA, with dedicated state appropriations for districts in our region serving high-need populations.
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Data-Driven Intervention Funding
Redirect a portion of underperforming school grants toward individualized student intervention programs using outcome data — ensuring resources reach classrooms, not bureaucracy.
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Small Business Empowerment
Cut red tape, expand access to local contracts, and create real pathways for minority-owned businesses to grow and thrive. As a small business owner myself, I’ve lived every one of these barriers firsthand.
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Regulatory Relief Act
Introduce a Small Business Regulatory Relief Act requiring state agencies to conduct biennial reviews of regulations costing businesses over $50K in compliance, with a fast-track repeal process for outdated rules.
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Streamline Permitting
Legislate mandatory 30-day timelines for local permit responses, with automatic approvals when agencies miss deadlines. Advocate for a unified digital permitting portal covering all District 80 municipalities.
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Expand Local Contracting Access
Author legislation requiring 25% of state-funded contracts in AD-80 be set aside for small and micro businesses, plus a certified vendor portal connecting district businesses directly to state procurement opportunities.
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Capital Access for Minority-Owned Firms
Champion a California Minority Business Loan Guarantee Program providing state-backed guarantees for BIPOC entrepreneurs, reducing lender risk and opening financing that is currently inaccessible to many District 80 owners.
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Technical Assistance Hubs
Fund district-level Small Business Development Center hubs offering free consulting on accounting, legal compliance, digital marketing, and export opportunities — delivered in multiple languages spoken across District 80.
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Workforce Training Partnerships
Create legislation linking community college workforce programs directly to local employer needs, with state incentives for businesses that hire and train apprentices from within District 80’s communities.
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Minority Empowerment & Equity
Every community in District 80 deserves a seat at the table. Fair housing, equitable opportunity, and meaningful representation — our diversity is our greatest strength, not a challenge to manage.
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Affordable Housing Legislation
Co-author bills expanding the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and streamlining CEQA review for 100% affordable developments. Push for ADU fee waivers in high-cost-burden ZIP codes within our district.
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Anti-Displacement Protections
Advocate for stronger renter protections including just-cause eviction standards and community land trust funding, keeping long-term residents — especially immigrant families — in the communities they’ve built.
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Language Access in Government
Introduce legislation requiring state-funded services in District 80 to be available in the top spoken languages including Spanish, Tagalog, Arabic, and Somali, ensuring no resident is left behind by a language barrier.
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Civic Participation & Pipeline
Partner with community organizations to fund voter registration, civic education, and candidate pipeline programs for underrepresented communities. Fund advisory boards with real decision-making authority.
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Healthcare Equity
Push for expanded Medi-Cal outreach in underserved communities, with targeted funding for mobile health clinics and community health workers trusted by and embedded in District 80’s diverse populations.
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Equity in Higher Education
Champion Cal Grant reform to expand eligibility, increase award amounts, and simplify the application process — removing financial barriers that disproportionately prevent first-generation and low-income students from college.
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Environmental Stewardship
Protect our green spaces, improve air quality, and champion clean energy. As a scientist, I follow the data — and it demands we act now to protect what we love about Southern California.
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Clean Air for Our Communities
Introduce stricter diesel emission standards for freight corridors near residential areas. Work with CARB to establish real-time air quality monitoring stations in environmental justice communities across District 80.
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Accessible Clean Energy
Author legislation creating a district-level clean energy rebate program for low-income households, making solar, battery storage, and energy-efficient appliances accessible to both renters and homeowners.
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Coastal & Green Space Protection
Oppose developments threatening wetlands and coastal access. Support state bond funding for urban parks and green infrastructure in underserved neighborhoods that currently lack equitable access to nature.
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Water Security & Drought Resilience
Push for increased state investment in water recycling and stormwater capture in Southern California. Advocate for tiered water pricing reforms that protect low-income households while creating conservation incentives.
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Clean & Equitable Transportation
Champion funding for zero-emission transit expansion and active transportation infrastructure — bike lanes, safe school routes, and EV charging in underserved areas — reducing car dependence district-wide.
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Climate Resilience Planning
Require all municipalities in District 80 to adopt climate adaptation plans with measurable heat island mitigation, wildfire buffer zones, and flood preparedness infrastructure — backed by dedicated state resilience funding.
“District 80 deserves a leader who doesn’t choose between progress and people — because she knows they are the same thing.”
Get Involved
This campaign is powered by neighbors.
Real change starts with real people. Whether you knock doors, share the message, or plan to contribute — every action counts toward winning the 2026 Primary.
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Volunteer with Us
Canvass, phone bank, and organize in your neighborhood
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Spread the Word
Share Zenith’s platform with friends, family, and neighbors
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Stay updated on events, news, and 2026 Primary milestones
Join the Movement
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Donations Opening Soon — Our campaign committee is being registered with the California Secretary of State. No contributions are being solicited or accepted at this time.
⚠ CAMPAIGN FINANCE DISCLOSURE NOTICE
Authorized by Zenith Khan, Candidate for California State Assembly, District 80. | Personally paid for by Zenith Khan. | 2026 Primary Election. No contributions are being solicited or accepted at this time. Campaign committee registration is pending with the California Secretary of State (FPPC Form 410).
Once registered, all campaign activity will comply with the California Political Reform Act (Gov. Code §§ 81000 et seq.) and all applicable FPPC regulations.
This is a state legislative campaign. Federal Election Commission (FEC) jurisdiction does not apply to state assembly races.
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Privacy Policy & Data Protection Notice
Effective Date: May 6, 2026 | Last Updated: May 6, 2026
Governing Laws: CalOPPA (Bus. & Prof. Code § 22575) · CCPA/CPRA (Civ. Code § 1798.100 et seq.) · California Constitution, Art. I § 1
1. Who We Are & Scope
This website (zenith-khan.pages.dev) is personally operated by Zenith Khan, candidate for California State Assembly, District 80, 2026 Primary Election. It is not operated by a registered campaign committee. No campaign committee has been formed and no contributions are being solicited or accepted at this time.
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors and users of this website, regardless of location, and is required by the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), Business and Professions Code § 22575–22579, which requires any website that collects personally identifiable information from California residents to post a conspicuous privacy policy.
2. Information We Collect
Information you provide directly (via our mailing list form):
Full Name — required, to address communications
Email Address — required, to send campaign updates
Phone Number — optional, for event outreach
Information we do NOT collect:
IP addresses or device identifiers
Cookies or tracking pixels
Browsing history or behavioral data
Precise geolocation data
Sensitive personal information as defined by CPRA (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.140(ae))
This website uses no third-party analytics, advertising networks, or tracking technologies. No information is shared with, or collected by, any third party through this website.
3. How We Use Your Information
Information collected is used solely for:
Sending campaign news, event announcements, and policy updates
Notifying you when secure, FPPC-compliant campaign donations become available
Responding to your direct inquiries
Volunteer coordination (if you express interest)
We will never sell, rent, trade, or share your personal information with any third party for commercial, marketing, or any other purpose. This is consistent with our obligations under CCPA/CPRA (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.100) and CalOPPA.
4. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals — CalOPPA § 22575(b)(5)
CalOPPA requires all websites to disclose how they respond to browser "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. This website does not track users across third-party websites or online services, and does not use any tracking technologies. Because we do not engage in any cross-site tracking, DNT signals have no material effect on your experience here. We honor the spirit of DNT by design.
5. Your California Privacy Rights — CCPA/CPRA (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.100–1798.199)
The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA, effective January 1, 2023), grants California residents the following rights. We honor all of these rights regardless of whether CCPA/CPRA technically applies to us as a small-scale campaign operation:
Right
What It Means
Our Practice
Right to Know (§ 1798.110)
Know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, or sell
Fully disclosed in this policy
Right to Delete (§ 1798.105)
Request deletion of your personal information
Honored within 45 days of request
Right to Correct (§ 1798.106) CPRA
Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Honored within 45 days of request
Right to Opt Out (§ 1798.120)
Opt out of sale or sharing of personal information
We never sell or share data — N/A
Right to Limit (§ 1798.121) CPRA
Limit use of sensitive personal information
We collect no sensitive personal information
Right to Non-Discrimination (§ 1798.125)
Not be denied services for exercising privacy rights
Guaranteed — no discrimination ever
Right to Portability (§ 1798.100(d))
Receive a copy of your data in portable format
Honored upon request
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at zenith.khan@hotmail.com. We will respond within 45 calendar days as required by Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.130. We will not require you to create an account to submit a request.
6. Third-Party Sharing — CalOPPA § 22575(b)(3)
CalOPPA requires us to disclose whether and how we share personal information with third parties. We do not share, sell, rent, trade, or disclose your personally identifiable information to any third party for their direct marketing purposes or for any other commercial purpose. The only third party that processes information is Cloudflare, Inc., which hosts this website and handles network traffic. Cloudflare's privacy practices are governed by their own privacy policy at cloudflare.com/privacypolicy.
7. Campaign Finance Disclosure Notice (FPPC)
Once a campaign committee is registered with the California Secretary of State (FPPC Form 410), any contributions received will be subject to public disclosure under the California Political Reform Act (Gov. Code §§ 81000 et seq.). Contributor names, addresses, occupations, employers, and contribution amounts become public record. Submitting your contact information through this website does not constitute a contribution and does not trigger any disclosure obligation.
8. Data Retention — CPRA Data Minimization Principle
Consistent with the CPRA's data minimization principle (Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.100(a)(3)) and the California Privacy Protection Agency's April 2024 enforcement advisory, we retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the stated campaign purposes. Mailing list data will be deleted within 90 days after the conclusion of the 2026 election cycle, or upon your request, whichever comes first.
9. Children's Privacy — CPRA § 1798.120 & COPPA
This website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. The CPRA triples penalties for violations involving minors under 16 (up to $7,500 per violation). If you believe a child has submitted personal information, contact us immediately at zenith.khan@hotmail.com and we will delete it promptly.
10. Security
This website is served exclusively over HTTPS with TLS encryption provided by Cloudflare. We take reasonable and appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. No transmission over the internet is guaranteed to be 100% secure.
11. California Constitutional Right to Privacy
The California Constitution, Article I, Section 1, recognizes privacy as an inalienable right of all Californians. This campaign is deeply committed to upholding that right. We recognize that the right to privacy is fundamental and we design our data practices around its protection, not merely legal compliance.
12. Reviewing & Updating Your Information — CalOPPA § 22575(b)(2)
You may review, correct, or request deletion of any personal information you have provided by contacting us at zenith.khan@hotmail.com. We will respond within 45 days. You may also unsubscribe from campaign communications at any time by replying "UNSUBSCRIBE" to any email you receive from us.
13. Changes to This Policy — CalOPPA § 22575(b)(4)
We will notify subscribers of any material changes to this Privacy Policy by email prior to the changes taking effect. The effective date at the top of this policy will be updated with each revision. CalOPPA requires us to notify you of policy changes; we will do so within 30 days of any material update.
14. Contact & Privacy Complaints
For privacy questions, requests, or complaints: Zenith Khan for Assembly District 80
Email: zenith.khan@hotmail.com
Response time: Within 45 calendar days as required by CCPA/CPRA
If you believe your California privacy rights have been violated, you may also file a complaint with the California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) at cppa.ca.gov, or with the California Attorney General at oag.ca.gov/privacy/ccpa.
Governing Laws Referenced: California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), Bus. & Prof. Code §§ 22575–22579 · California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), Cal. Civ. Code §§ 1798.100–1798.199 · California Constitution, Art. I § 1 (Right to Privacy) · Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), 15 U.S.C. § 6501 et seq. · California Privacy Protection Agency Enforcement Advisory (April 2024 — Data Minimization)
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Effective Date: May 6, 2026
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2. No Solicitation of Contributions
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6. Federal & State Campaign Law Compliance
This campaign operates in compliance with the California Political Reform Act (Gov. Code §§ 81000–91014), FPPC regulations, and all applicable federal and state election laws. This is a state legislative race and is not subject to Federal Election Commission (FEC) jurisdiction, which governs federal candidates only.
