Ida Obeso-Martinez , Candidate for California State Assembly District 36 to Meet with Residents and Discuss Key Issues

INDIO — Ida Obeso-Martinez, a candidate for California’s 36th Assembly District, will host a community meet and greet in Indio today (Tuesday, April 21.) Local residents and community leaders are welcome to attend.

The Community Meet & Greet with Obeso-Martinez, who hold a doctorate in nursing practice, will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 8:p.m. at Victoria’s Cafe , 2720 Miles Ave., Indio,.

The 36th Assembly District is   currently represented by Jeff Gonzalez, D-Indio. The District includes Imperial County and portions of Riverside and San Bernardino County in the California Legislature. District 36 includes Anza, Blythe, Brawley, Calexico, Coachella, El Centro, Hemet, Holtville, Imperial, Indio, Mecca, Salton City, Thermal, Westmorland, Winchester, and Winterhaven.

Obeso-Martinez, a Doctor of Nursing Practice and Mayor of Imperial, is running to bring a stronger voice to Sacramento for working families across Imperial, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. A lifelong resident of the district, she has spent more than two decades on the front lines of healthcare and is focused on lowering costs, expanding access to care, strengthening schools, and improving economic opportunities.

The 36th Assembly District is one of the most competitive races in California in 2026. According to her campaign, Obeso-Martinez has built strong momentum with key endorsements, including Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, the California Legislative Women’s Caucus, the California Nurses Association, and United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1167, as well as local leaders like Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz, who has praised her commitment to patients and deep roots in the community. For a full list of endorsements, visit idaforassembly.com.

At the event, Obeso-Martinez will speak directly with constituents about the issues that matter most, including healthcare affordability, cost of living, and the future of local families.