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Mohammad Arif

DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Mohammad Arif ran for Governor of California in 2026. This is their first run for office.

From the candidate’s public filings

Background

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Arif attended the Hailey College of Commerce in Pakistan, receiving his master's degree in economics. Arif also attended Abraham Lincoln University in 1997. Arif was the secretary of treasury during Howard Johnson's California Senate campaign. He was elected executive member of the Kern County County Central Committee of the Peace and Freedom Party. Arif has worked as an organizer and political worker.[1]

Graduate:
Hailey College of Commerce

Campaign themes

Mohammad Arif did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2026 Candidate Connection survey.

Mohammad Arif did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Mohammad Arif did not complete [the profile publisher]'s 2020 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign website

Arif's campaign website stated the following:

Mission and Vision

Mohammad Arif feels a duty to serve and give back to United States of America that gave him soo much. He got his shot at the American dream, and he’ll keep working to make sure all Arizonians get theirs too.

Democrats Have A Mission And A Message

We’re fighting on behalf of the notion that anyone, from any walk of life, should have a fair shot at the American Dream.

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—Mohammad Arif's 2020 campaign website[8]

On the 2026 ballot

Links

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

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Mohammad Arif — Governor of California candidate, 2026 | True Vote