Trisha Paytas Eyes 2026 California Congressional Run

Internet personality and content creator Trisha Paytas announced on January 6 that she is considering a run for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in California in 2026, inspired by a vivid dream and her concerns about the future for her young children.

In a YouTube video titled "2026 MANIFESTATIONS," the 37-year-old Paytas, who resides in Westlake Village with her husband, Moses Hacmon, and their three children, shared her unexpected political ambitions while sitting in her car. "I know, it sounds crazy to me too," she said. "I really want to be able to truly make a difference because I see so much horrible stuff happening in the world, and happening right here in California as well." Later that day, Paytas followed up with a TikTok video, where she revealed she was researching the process by searching online for how to run for Congress. The idea, she explained, originated from a dream that felt like a vision. "The idea of me being representative for the state of California came to me in a dream, in a vision if you will," Paytas said. "It's so vivid to me."

Paytas attributed her newfound interest in politics to motherhood. She and Hacmon welcomed their first child in...