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Mike Netter

RepublicanFirst-time candidate

Business owner

Mike Netter is a Republican candidate for California State Senate District 22 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

Mike Netter earned a bachelor's degree from San Diego State University in 1979. His career experience includes working as a business owner.[1]

Bachelor's:
San Diego State University, 1979

In their own words

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I will LEAD as I do in life - as an Advocate, a Businessman and Citizen that refuses to stand down and be polite when there is a better way to get the job done. These are the ABC's of leadership and I will do so, with great care. I can’t look the other way when I see evil and wrongdoing because it’s “politically expedient”.

Many of the “Career Politicians” in California that still manage to get elected routinely FEAR fighting for what they say they believe in because they think they may not get re-elected. It’s a despicable disease.

I am NOT afraid to do the right thing because it may be considered "politically challenging".

How many times are we going to watch unsuspecting, law abiding citizens get stabbed by someone on fentanyl, or those in desperate need of psychological care because Gavin will not fund what voters approved - or WORSE, by someone that just got released from prison because this Governor-in-Thief Newsom refuses to let our cops hold ACTUAL CONVICTED CRIMINALS accountable?!

CONVICTED criminals that ARE being released into our neighborhoods as we speak, prey on citizens and non-citizens alike. They don't play favorites, they target whomever serves as the easiest prey.

WE CAN - Create safer neighborhoods.

WE CAN - Improve our daily quality of life.

WE CAN - Work together to lower costs for the things we need, affordability is key.

and

WE WILL WIN - If we work together as neighbors, allies and partners in good faith.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT THE HIGH COST OF LIVING

I LOVE this State’s beauty and natural resources, and I am willing to FIGHT for it.

We all talk about it - the problems in California, how we wish we could change things, how these ridiculous politicians seem to keep getting richer and everything we need keeps getting more expensive.

How much is your energy bill lately?

In the San Gabriel Valley our electric bills have gone up between 50-70% since COVID!

I’ve worked hard for my money. I’m not rich but we live in a good place, surrounded by good people. I’m happy to pay my fair share, but I do not intend to get fleeced by people in LA or the elites that run this state so they can travel around the world fueled by our hard work.In the private sector I began in sales, that in time built up a business as a visionary entrepreneur, and conquered an industry at an executive level. Now I get the opportunity to do this, make California better than it’s been – one win at a time.

California is too expensive for families with a meager salary to live. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to find a job. Once you do find a job, there’s no guarantee that it will last.

Every other day our favorite venues realize they can’t afford to stay in business. They close-up shop and cut jobs that never come back.

Newsom and his entourage have turned their backs on California businesses. This needs to change.Crime has run rampant in California. We’ve all watched the “Smash and Grab” operations, COMMITTED IN BROAD DAYLIGHT. Our current Governor-in-Thief, Newsom has done nothing. In fact, he literally fought AGAINST the effort to increase penalties, catch these thieves and hold them accountable.

These career politicians are a Den of Thieves - and criminals stick together

No Trans-Drug “THERAPY” for our kids paid for by our tax-dollars! (It’s not therapy). I call it what it is, it’s CHILD ABUSE and it’s pure evil.

By order of Newsom & School Administrators teachers were told NOT to share information with parents, that's crazy.

Newsom & Administrators STOLE the authority to hide information from parents - restore parental rights.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

While there are some good Republicans fighting for us, many institutional politicians don’t seem to have done much of anything at all. They have a history of begging for a seat at the “cool kids” table. Stray too far from their status quo and you’re a problem for “them”. To get that Sacramento special interest money, they play nice with Democrats, do nothing at all and absolutely never rock the boat - otherwise the money stops flowing. Like fentanyl – they’re addicted.

I made some noise not too long ago, I did lead the effort to Recall Gavin Newsom - in fact, I put it on the ballot.

I did it with some help and at some personal expense, but it didn’t cost me a fortune, just my time and ingenuity.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association PAC

Los Angeles County Taxpayers Association

Commissioner Burton Brink (Law Enforcement, Ret.)

City of Arcadia

Congressman Tom McClintock

US House of Representatives

Congressman Kevin Kiley

US House of Representatives

CA State Senate Majority Leader Gloria Romero

Ret.

Senator Shannon Grove

California State Senate

Assemblyman Carl DeMaio

California State Assembly

CVUSD Board President Sonya Shaw

Trustee Nathan Miller (Ret.)

Riverside Community College District

California Young Republican Federation

Republican Party of Los Angeles County

San Bernardino County Republican Party

California Republican Party

On the 2026 ballot

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Compiled from the candidate’s published profile as of September 30, 2026.

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