Matt Haney

Democrat · Candidate for California State Assembly District 17 · Incumbent · November 3, 2026

Where they stand

Moderately left, from who donates to them (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford). From who donated to their 2022 campaign for state House.

Source: data · how scores are linked to one scale.

AI read of their current public record: strongly left.

Issue by issue

Economy & taxesStrongly left
Health careModerately left

AI-estimated from their own website and Wikipedia article, only where they state a position.

More about Matt Haney

Ballotpedia

Also running

Compare everyone in this race →

Quick answers

What party is Matt Haney?
Matt Haney is running as a Democrat.
Is Matt Haney the incumbent?
Yes. Matt Haney currently holds this office.
Who is Matt Haney running against?
Manuel Noris-Barrera, for California State Assembly District 17.
Is Matt Haney liberal or conservative?
On SpectrumVote's left–right scale, Matt Haney is moderately left, from who donates to them (DIME campaign-finance score, Stanford). This comes from published research, not our opinion.
Should I vote for Matt Haney?
SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Compare Matt Haney's record, funding and endorsements with the other candidates in this race and decide based on what matters to you.
See every race and measure on your ballot in California, from your address. Your address stays in your browser.Look up my ballot