Eryn Cervantes for Assembly 2026

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Eryn Cervantes

Eryn is running for California State Assembly District 12 on a platform of public safety and judicial reform. AS-12 includes all of Marin County as well as the south and west 2/3rds of Sonoma County.

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About Eryn

Eryn Cervantes was raised in Murphys, California, where she learned the value of hard work growing up on her family’s farm. Active in 4-H and athletics, she developed a strong sense of discipline and community.

In 1999, she began her career with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Over more than two decades, she rose through the ranks to become a Correctional Counselor II–Specialist at San Quentin State Prison. She has served as a crisis/hostage negotiator and worked closely with state and local justice agencies.

Eryn earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and later completed law school, earning her Juris Doctor in 2022.

After her family lost two loved ones to homicide in 2005, she became a dedicated advocate for victims’ rights and public safety. Eryn is committed to strengthening communities by supporting accountability, prevention, and effective law enforcement.

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On the issues

As both a criminal justice professional and a family member of homicide victims, I understand the human cost of failed policies. I am committed to equipping law enforcement with the resources they need and advancing practical reforms that strengthen accountability, improve court outcomes, and restore public trust.

Safe communities are the foundation of opportunity and prosperity.

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A meticulously organized wall of criminal justice law books in deep burgundy and dark green covers, their gold-embossed titles sharply legible, flanking a centered, framed outline map of California with highlighted districts. The shelves are rich walnut, illuminated by warm, focused track lighting from above that creates subtle reflections on the leather-like bindings. A small brass scale of justice rests on a narrow shelf beneath the map. Photographic realism, straight-on composition with symmetric framing and crisp focus throughout. The mood is authoritative and trustworthy, evoking decades of legal study and policy expertise, suited for a professional campaign website emphasizing knowledge and experience in criminal justice reform.

Core Values

Eryn Cervantes has dedicated nearly 25 years to correctional service, earned a law degree, and champions public safety, victims rights, and practical crime solutions in California.

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Public Safety Solutions

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We advocate for evidence-based reforms, safe communities, and resources to help those transitioning from incarceration while protecting victims’ rights.

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Our approach blends accountability with second chances, focusing on housing, policing, and targeted programs that reduce homelessness and crime.


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123 Civic Center, Sacramento, CA


Hours

Mon-Sat: 9am-6pm


Phone

(555) 012-3456