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Independent Candidate · California Governor 2026

Proven Leadership
for a Stronger California

Guided by Faith. Grounded in Integrity. Committed to Service.

Dr. Nancy Young — former Mayor, pastor, and 30+ year community advocate — is running to bring practical, faith-forward leadership to every Californian.

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Dr. Nancy Young, Independent Candidate for California Governor 2026
Historic1st Female Mayor Tracy, CA

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Mayor
Former Mayor
of Tracy, CA
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30+ Years
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Pastor
His Image
Ministries
MLK Award
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Independent
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Dr. Nancy Young
About Nancy

A Life Built on
Service & Purpose

Dr. Nancy Young is a former Mayor of Tracy, longtime pastor, nonprofit leader, and community advocate with more than 30 years of service. Guided by faith and grounded in integrity, she has spent her career bringing people together to strengthen families and communities.

As Tracy's first female and African American mayor, she championed initiatives that delivered over $300 million in community improvements.

Nancy is running for Governor as an Independent to restore unity, practical leadership, and opportunity for every Californian.

"Real leadership is about showing up for your neighbors — guided by faith, grounded in integrity, committed to every person I serve."

Former Mayor of Tracy 12 Years Elected Service UC Berkeley & MBA & Th.D Harvard Bloomberg Initiative Regional Transportation Chair Nonprofit CEO
Key Priorities

Leading with Purpose

Practical solutions — grounded in decades of real experience.

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Unity Over Polarization

Leading unapologetically for every Californian — regardless of party or zip code.

Restoring civility and bridging divides across communities. Dr. Young believes California needs partnership, not political warfare — and she's built a career doing exactly that.
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Connected Transportation

Modernizing infrastructure with a decade of regional expertise.

Expanding public transit, building safe active-transport networks, and ensuring rural and urban communities are equally connected — backed by real experience as a regional transportation chair.
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Stronger Communities

Expanding childcare, mental health access, and family support programs.

Thriving families are the foundation of resilient neighborhoods. Dr. Young will invest in the programs that support parents, children, and community stability from the ground up.
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Supporting Small Businesses

48-hour permit review, Main Street Grants, and zero-interest micro-loans.

Cutting red tape for mom-and-pop shops. Launching "Main Street Grants" for underserved entrepreneurs. Expanding micro-loans and creating tax incentives for businesses that hire locally.
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Affordable Living

Community-driven solutions to make California livable again.

Tackling the housing and cost-of-living crisis with practical, grassroots-driven solutions that make California livable for working families across every region of the state.
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Safer Neighborhoods

Every Californian deserves to feel secure at home and in their community.

Strengthening public safety and rebuilding trust between communities and those who serve them — because safety and dignity go hand in hand.
Why Independent

California Needs Proven Leadership, Not More Noise

Nancy Young is running as an Independent because she believes California deserves partnership over polarization, practical solutions over party agendas, and leadership that serves everyday people.

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Partnership Over Polarization

Building coalitions across divides — not winning culture wars.

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Proven, Not Just Promising

12 years in office. $300M in community investment. A track record — not a talking point.

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For Every Californian

From Redding to San Diego — no community left behind.

"California doesn't need more political noise — it needs proven leadership. I'm running because everyday Californians deserve a governor who works for them, hand in hand, community by community."

— Dr. Nancy Young
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Guided by Faith.  Grounded in Integrity.  Committed to Service.
— Dr. Nancy Young for California Governor 2026
Service & Recognition

A Record of Community Leadership

A lifetime of service, recognized by the communities she has faithfully served.

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Susan B. Anthony Award
Women's Leadership
MLK Image Award
Community Service
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Esther Award
Faith-Based Leadership
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Mentor of the Year
Sow a Seed Foundation
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Tracy Kiwanian of the Year
Kiwanis International
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U.S. Congressional Medal
Rep. Jeff Denham
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Congressional Recognition
Rep. Josh Harder
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Harvard Bloomberg Initiative
40 International Mayors
Kiwanis Club (President) Tracy African American Association Boys & Girls Club Tracy Golden Agers NAACP His Image Ministries (Pastor) Women of Faith International Cabinet 13 External Boards