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Trisha Paytas Explores 2026 House Bid in California

She faces a March 6 filing decision in California, with motherhood driving her interest in public office.

Overview

  • In Jan. 5 videos, the influencer said she would love to run for a U.S. House seat, describing the idea as coming to her in a dream and saying she was Googling how to run.
  • She has not filed candidacy paperwork or identified a party affiliation, signaling an exploratory phase.
  • To appear on the November ballot, she must complete nomination steps and either pay a $1,740 fee or submit 1,740 signatures by March 6, according to People.
  • California permits a write-in path in the primary that requires a top-two finish to advance to November, and TMZ reported she presented herself as a potential write-in in a social video.
  • She cited motherhood as her motivation and named raising the minimum age for adult-industry participation to 25 as her primary policy goal.