2026 election · U.S. House
2026 California House race — John Garamendi's seat
Incumbent: John Garamendi (Democrat) — see their approval score, record, and voting history on their page.
Declared candidates
Source: FEC candidate filingsStated positions (8) ▾
- Economy and Cost of Living: Criticizes Trump-era economic policies as raising costs for families and opposes tax and budget measures seen as favoring billionaires over working-class Americans. [1][2]
- Executive Power and Trump Administration: Criticizes what he describes as presidential overreach under Trump, expressing concern about erosion of checks on executive power. [1][2]
- Gun Control: Supports stricter regulation of gun shows, including closing the 'gun show loophole' and banning fire-sale transfers of firearms after dealer delicensing. [1]
- Healthcare: Supports extending Affordable Care Act protections and opposes efforts to cut healthcare funding for everyday Americans. [1][2]
- Immigration: Opposes religion-based immigration bans, criticizes ICE tactics including alleged racial profiling and deportations of long-term residents, and calls for immigration policy accountability. [1][2][3]
- Manufacturing and Trade: Advocates for strengthening American manufacturing jobs and expanding 'Buy American' requirements through the Make It In America initiative. [1]
- National Defense: Serves on the House committee authoring defense policy, advocating for protecting local military bases, servicemembers' healthcare, and addressing climate change impacts on the military. [1]
- Veterans Affairs: Supports increased veteran benefits and resources, citing efforts that returned over $9.1 million in earned benefits to district veterans. [1]
Public polling
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