Voters in California’s 6th Assembly District are heading into what looks like a one-on-one matchup, with incumbent Assemblymember Maggy Krell squaring off against a single challenger, Jagtar Singh, in the June primary. The district stretches from downtown Sacramento through Natomas, Antelope, Arden-Arcade and Land Park, and residents are weighing Krell’s record on reproductive access, anti-trafficking efforts and public safety against Singh’s outsider appeal.
Who’s on the ballot
Krell, a Sacramento Democrat who emerged from a crowded Democratic primary for an open seat in 2024, now appears on the 2026 primary ballot with just one declared opponent. According to The Sacramento Bee, she reported holding more than $1,000,000 in her campaign account at the end of 2025, giving her a clear fundraising edge heading into June.
About Jagtar Singh
Singh is listed in candidate filings as a caregiver and business owner and is running as Krell’s lone challenger in the district. The Ballot Book notes that his fundraising totals are modest compared with Krell’s, and his campaign has so far operated with far less public visibility.
Krell's legislative record
Krell authored AB 54, described by supporters as an Access to Safe Abortion Care measure, which Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California included on its list of 2025 bills aimed at protecting mifepristone. A committee transcript archived by CalMatters shows her presenting health care and vulnerable population measures to the Senate Health Committee, and local coverage has highlighted that some of her public safety proposals have sparked tense debate within her own party.
Money and backers
Krell’s campaign has drawn a mix of corporate and organized interest support. Contribution disclosures cited by The Sacramento Bee include donations from Phillips 66, McDonald’s and Walmart, alongside money from law enforcement, real estate, teacher and construction groups. On top of that, The Ballot Book pointed to a run of late contributions and PAC activity in March that further padded her war chest as the formal primary season began.
What voters should watch
The Statewide Direct Primary Election is set for June 2, 2026, on the California Secretary of State calendar. County voter guides and late filings could still shuffle the dynamics a bit before ballots go out. In the closing stretch, expect messaging to zero in on public safety, housing and reproductive rights as both campaigns try to connect with neighborhood voters from downtown Sacramento to the surrounding suburbs.
Ultimately, the 6th District contest will test whether Krell’s legislative record and financial advantage are enough in a still-competitive Sacramento electorate, or whether Singh’s outsider message can gain traction before June 2. Voters will deliver the verdict when primary ballots land in mailboxes.
