Darin for Senate District 14: Water, Ag, Cost of Living & Fixing California

Eric Rollins interviews Darin DuPont, candidate for California State Senate District 14 (Merced, western Fresno, and Madera counties). Darin discusses the critical challenges facing the Central Valley, including the water crisis harming agriculture, excessive regulations, skyrocketing cost of living, public safety, and homelessness.
As a small business owner and local leader, he emphasizes practical solutions: prioritizing water for food production, reducing regulatory burdens, supporting trades education, efficient government, and protecting families. He shares real-world examples from Clovis and stresses the need for common sense leadership in Sacramento.

Guest Links

Instagram: @dupontforsenate
Campaign: Search “Darin DuPont for Senate” or “DuPont for SD-14”


Chapter Timestamps

01:03 - Introduction & Why Darin DuPont is Running for Senate District 14
02:42 - Agriculture as the Economic Driver of the District
03:11 - The Water Crisis: Policy Failures & Infrastructure Problems
07:05 - Turning Water Into Food – Fighting Environmental Regulations
08:43 - Regulatory Mess on Farmers & Aquifer Recharge
10:23 - Cost of Living Crisis & Making Food More Affordable
11:51 - Allies in the Legislature & Communicating with Voters
14:17 - Reducing Costs & Government Overreach
18:28 - Public Safety, Homelessness & Housing First Failures
20:53 - Personal Motivation – Protecting His Daughter
21:37 - Easy Wins & Day One Priorities
22:55 - Road & Infrastructure Failures
24:34 - Unemployment in the Central Valley & Trades Education
30:00 - What Inspired Him to Run & Local Leadership
38:53 - How to Contact Darin DuPont & Get Involved
42:00 - Vote-by-Mail & Door-Knocking Reality
44:46 - Closing Message: Time to Make a Difference