> At a Glance
> – Trisha Paytas told followers she’s weighing a 2026 congressional bid in California
> – The 37-year-old said the idea came to her “in a dream” after becoming a mom
> – She hasn’t declared a party affiliation but has backed candidates across the spectrum
> – Why it matters: A high-profile influencer entering politics could shake up the race and draw national attention
Trisha Paytas is flirting with a political future. In a Jan. 5 YouTube video titled “2026 MANIFESTATIONS,” the longtime content creator revealed she’s exploring a run for the U.S. House of Representatives seat in her home state of California.
From Influencer to Candidate?
“I know, it sounds so crazy to me, too,” she admitted from her car, adding that she wants to “truly make a difference” amid global and local turmoil. The idea, she later told TikTok viewers, sprang from a vivid dream.
Paytas, who shares three children with husband Moses Hacmon, said motherhood shifted her outlook:
- She began “watching the world just crumble, little-by-little”
- Feared a “disastrous” or “dystopian” future for her kids
- Decided to stop “being ignorant” and take action
Platform and Paperwork
If she proceeds, Paytas must file a $1,740 fee or submit 1,740 voter signatures by March 6 to appear on the November ballot. A write-in primary bid is possible but would require finishing first or second to advance.
Her proposed signature issue: raising the age for adult-industry work from 18 to 25. (She once estimated 70% of her income came from OnlyFans.) She floated the slogan: “California could be good.”
Political Past
Paytas has endorsed across party lines:
- Backed Mitt Romney in 2012
- Supported Donald Trump in 2016
- Voted for Joe Biden in 2020 after he “quoted Hamilton”
She later retracted her Trump endorsement and admitted she had “never voted” before 2020.
Key Takeaways
- Paytas is actively researching how to run for Congress
- Motherhood motivated her political interest
- No party affiliation declared yet
- Faces a March 6 filing deadline if she commits
Whether the dream becomes a campaign remains to be seen, but Paytas has already turned heads by swapping makeup tutorials for manifestos.
